01/10/2026
✨ Welcome, October! ✨
Autumn has arrived in Puglia, bringing new colours, local flavours and traditions to discover. From medieval festivals to food and w**e celebrations, October is the perfect time to experience the region beyond the summer season. 🍂✨
Save the date:
📍 October 2–4 – Federicus - Festa Medievale 🏰 | Altamura
Altamura travels back to the Middle Ages with historical reenactments, costumes, parades, music and performances inspired by the time of Frederick II.
📍 October 3–4 – Trulli Sound Fest 🎶 | Alberobello
Music and entertainment come together in the unique setting of Alberobello.
📍 October 5–11 – Festival dell’Infanzia Bimbinfesta 🎈 | Polignano a Mare
A week dedicated to children and families, with activities and moments designed for the youngest visitors.
📍 October 9–11 – 41ª Sagra delle Olive 🫒 | Sannicandro di Bari
A celebration dedicated to one of Puglia’s most iconic products and to the traditions surrounding the olive harvest.
📍 October 16–18 – 55ª Sagra Nazionale del Calzone 🥟 | Acquaviva delle Fonti
Three days celebrating the traditional calzone of Acquaviva, filled with local flavours including the town’s famous sweet red onion.
📍 October 17–18 – 13° Bacco per Bacco 🍷 | Turi
Primitivo w**e, roasted chestnuts and traditional Puglian flavours take over the streets of Turi for one of the most anticipated food and w**e events of autumn.
📍 October 17–18 – Festa d’Autunno e dei Frutti Dimenticati 🍂 | Castellana Grotte
An autumn celebration dedicated to ancient and lesser-known fruits, with local flavours, tastings and traditions.
📍 October 30–31 – Il Borgo Stregato 🎃 | Putignano
The historic centre gets ready for Halloween with two evenings of spooky atmosphere and entertainment.
From local traditions to the flavours of the season, October offers another beautiful way to discover Puglia during your stay at San Michele Suite. 🍂🤍
