Events

Festival di Ravello
Type of event: Classical music
Location: Ravello
An international kermess with a full agenda of symphonic music, dance, cinema, shows and conferences

Campus in festa
Type of event: Events and happenings
Location: Fisciano
Four days of celebrations at the University of Salerno; cinema, theatre, clown performances, music and ethnic dances, with a wide variety of food and drink to be enjoyed

Giffoni Film Festival
Type of event: Cinematographic festival
Location: Giffoni Valle Piana
An exhibition of cinema for adolescents. Held since 1992, every edition has a theme that provides the inspiration of the competing feature length and short films, chosen by an international adolescent jury

Disfida dei Trombolieri
Type of event: Historical commemoration
Location: Cava de’ Tirreni
The first weekend of July sees the summer of Cava adorned with the multicolours of the divisions of “sbandieratori” (flag bearers) and trombonists that give life to the famous “disfida” (duel) through various parades, performances and shows

Baronissi Jazz
Type of event: Jazz music
Location: Baronissi
A national competition of jazz music in which established artists of the music world and emerging youngsters compete

Concerti d’Estate a Villa Guariglia
Type of event: Music
Location: Vietri sul Mare
A kermess of music that takes place in the splendid surroundings of Villa Guariglia in Raito near Vietri sul Mare. Musical performances are mixed with the sampling of wine and cultural journeys (known as “enocultura”), dedicated to local produce and ceramics

Jazz on the Coast
Type of event: Music
Location: Minori
An international show that offers big names from the world jazz scene for the enjoyment of the passionate followers and tourists that visit the Amalfi Coast

Sagra dei 7 vini doc
Type of event: Festival
Location: Castel San Lorenzo
A gastronomical journey where one can sample the best of the local dishes. Held in order to preserve and safeguard the historical memory of the farming culture and its most ancient customs and traditions. All this is accompanied by music, dancing in the town squares and concerts of folk music

Alla tavola della Principessa Costanza
Type of event: Historical commemoration
Location: Teggiano
A celebration of medieval setting: around 500 people dressed in historical clothing among them knights, arquebusiers, flag bearers, trombonists, jugglers and minstrels bring the historic centre of Teggiano to life

Negro Festival
Type of event: Music
Location: Pertosa
A show of ethnic music and culture held in the splendour of the “Grotte di Pertosa” (Pertosa Grottos).

‘A chiena
Type of event: Traditional
Location: Campagna
The river Tenza, that flows through the land of Campagna, is diverted upriver and its waters directed into the streets of the historic centre. All alleys, lanes and squares become flooded and submerged under at least half a metre of water for this traditional event

Velia Teatro
Type of event: Theatre
Location: Velia
A show of tragic and comic expressions of classical theatre, held near the archaeological region of Elea – Velia

Cilento Delizie
Type of event: Festival
Location: Cicerale
Many products are displayed, including honey, wine, oil, chick peas, chestnuts, cheeses and mozzarella made in Cilento, as well as thousands of other treats for the eyes and mouth in the spirit of healthy eating

Laurino in Jazz
Type of event: Jazz music
Location: Laurino
A musical show dedicated to jazz. Internationally recognised artists from Italy and abroad participate in this show, characterised by the quality of the musicians and the balance of musical genres (jazz, blues, rock, folk, etc.).

Cabareboli
Type of event: Cabaret
Location: Eboli
“Festival nazionale della comicità” (national festival of comedy): initiatives and shows dedicated to satire and comedy with nationally renowned guests.

Palinuro Griffe
Type of event: Events and happenings
Location: Palinuro
Concerts for singer-songwriters near the port of Palinuro. The musicians provide a complete picture of the various methods of song writing.

Festa dell’olio di oliva cilentano
Type of event: Festival (of Cilentano olive oil)
Location: Roccadaspide
A gastronomical journey where one can sample the best of the local dishes. Held in order to preserve and safeguard the historical memory of the farming culture and its most ancient customs and traditions. All this is accompanied by music, dancing in the town squares and concerts of folk music.

Sagra del fusillo felittese
Type of event: Festival
Location: Felitto
This festival is held in Felitto, the village famous for its beautiful “Gole del Calore”, dedicated to the elaboration of great authentic dishes, among them the extraordinary fusillo. Just like the simplicity of the gastronomical tradition of Felitto itself, this pasta is produced from simple ingredients.

Sagra delle melanzane al cioccolato
Type of event: Festival (of aubergines in chocolate)
Location: Maiori
A gastronomical journey where one can sample the best of the local dishes. Held in order to preserve and safeguard the historical memory of the farming culture and its most ancient customs and traditions. All this is accompanied by music, dancing in the town squares and concerts of folk music.

Festa della zucca e delle zucchini
Type of event: Festival (of pumpkins and courgettes)
Location: Furore
A gastronomical journey where one can sample the best of the local dishes. Held in order to preserve and safeguard the historical memory of the farming culture and its most ancient customs and traditions. All this is accompanied by music, dancing in the town squares and concerts of folk music.