Events in Salerno from August 31st to September 6th: this week's program

From Monday, August 31st to Sunday, September 6th, the province of Salerno lights up with concerts, festivals, theater, and culture: from the grand finale of the Ravello Festival to Scafati's Notte Bianca, from festivals in the Cilento villages to events in the city. Here's the week's program.

Concerts and music

White Night of Scafati

The big end-of-summer evening: Andrea Sannino in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, then Noemi in the Cavalcavia Longobardi area, among the most anticipated voices on the Italian scene.

When: Friday, September 4th, from 22:00 PM
Where: Piazza Vittorio Veneto and the Longobardi overpass area, Scafati (SA)
Cost: Free

Grand finale of the Ravello Festival

The Ravello Festival closes its 74th edition at the Belvedere of Villa Rufolo with the Freiburger Barockorchester conducted by Simon Rattle and violinist Isabelle Faust.

When: Saturday 5 September, 19pm
Where: Belvedere of Villa Rufolo, Ravello (SA)
Cost: paid, tickets from 20 to 60 euros

Festival of Ancient Sounds in Novi Velia

At the foot of Mount Gelbison, three days of devotional songs and traditional folk instruments, a celebration of local music and memories.

When: from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September
Where: Novi Velia (SA)
Cost: to be confirmed

Autumn Equinox in San Giovanni a Piro

First evening of the free Autumn Equinox concerts, which bring San Giovanni a Piro, Bosco, and Scario to life with live music.

When: Saturday September 5
Where: San Giovanni a Piro, Bosco and Scario (SA)
Cost: Free

Art and Music in Laureana Cilento

The art and music festival closes its doors in the Cilento village with the final events of its summer program.

When: until Wednesday, September 2
Where: Laureana Cilento (SA)
Cost: to be confirmed

Pro Local in Capaccio Paestum

The festival, which encompasses culture, local products, and the surrounding area, enlivens Capaccio Paestum with tastings, music, and meetings throughout the event.

When: from Sunday 30 August to 20 September
Where: Capaccio-Paestum (SA)
Cost: to be confirmed

Theater and shows

Arbostella Arena in Salerno

Final days of the 15th edition of the summer theatre and entertainment festival in the square in front of the Arbostella “Gino Esposito” Theatre.

When: until Thursday, September 3
Where: Viale Verdi 2, Salerno
Cost: Free

Barbuti Festival, ongoing review

The 41st edition of "L'incanto continua" brings the historic center to life: prose, Neapolitan comedy, dance, and music in Largo Santa Maria dei Barbuti, a stone's throw from the Duomo.

When: running until September 26th, shows at 21:15 pm
Where: Santa Maria dei Barbuti Square, Salerno
Cost: paid, accessible tickets

Barbuti Festival: “Siren Race”

A highlight of the "Incontri" series of contemporary dance performances: Campanian and national companies perform in the heart of the historic center.

When: Saturday September 5
Where: Largo Barbuti, Salerno
Cost: 5 €

Barbuti Festival: "Plots in the Wind, Where You Are I"

Second evening of the "Incontri" series dedicated to dance: a dialogue between movement and space in the charming square of the old town.

When: Sunday September 6
Where: Largo Barbuti, Salerno
Cost: 5 €

Bearded Men's Night at the Apollonia Hub

From September, the festival's programming will move indoors: monologues, civic theatre, and new drama at 21:00 pm.

When: from September, ongoing until the end of the month
Where: Apollonia Hub, Salerno
Cost: paid

Velia Theatre Festival in Ascea

The 29th edition of the ancient theatre festival continues with shows between the Arena Zenone and the archaeological sites of Campania.

When: running until September 19th
Where: Ascea (SA)
Cost: tickets from 22 euros

“The song and memory of the journey” in Velia

A performance by the Velia Teatro Festival dedicated to the journey, between seduction and return, set in the setting of ancient Elea.

When: Saturday 5 September, 21pm
Where: Ascea (SA)
Cost: paid

Wild Cilento in Old Roscigno

The festival in Cilento's most picturesque ghost town combines art, nature, and live entertainment in a picture-perfect setting.

When: from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September
Where: Roscigno Vecchia (SA)
Cost: to be confirmed

Festivals of the week

September at the Fig Trees in San Mauro Cilento

The agricultural festival dedicated to the Cilento DOP white fig: five evenings of tastings, music, and walks in the village of Casalsottano.

When: from Wednesday 2rd to Sunday 6th September
Where: Village of Casalsottano, San Mauro Cilento (SA)
Cost: free, tastings are available for a fee

Sfogliatella Festival in Santa Croce di Castel San Giorgio

A new edition of the festival dedicated to the sweet symbol of Campania's pastry making tradition, featuring stands, tastings, and music in the Nocera countryside.

When: from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September
Where: Holy Cross of Castel San Giorgio (SA)
Cost: free admission

Spianese Cod Meatball Festival

In Spiano di Mercato San Severino, the festival celebrates cod meatballs, a traditional local dish, with stalls and festive evenings.

When: Friday September 4
Where: Mercato San Severino (SA) spy
Cost: free entry, paid dishes

Porchetta Festival in Macchia di Montecorvino Rovella

The last of four evenings of the Porchetta Festival in the Macchia district: food, music, and conviviality to close out August.

When: Monday, August 31st, last evening
Where: Macchia hamlet, Montecorvino Rovella (SA)
Cost: free entry, paid dishes

Aversana Celebrates in Battipaglia

The seventh annual Battipaglia Watermelon Festival: an evening of flavor, culture, and tradition in the Aversa area.

When: Saturday, September 5th, from 20:00 PM to midnight
Where: Aversana locality, Battipaglia (SA)
Cost: free entry, drinks are subject to charges

Festival of Festivals in Sala Consilina

The historic event brings together dishes from dozens of festivals in Campania and Cilento in the fairgrounds: stands, music, and family-friendly shows.

When: expected between the end of August and the beginning of September, dates to be confirmed
Where: exhibition area, Sala Consilina (SA)
Cost: free entry, paid dishes

Wellness and outdoor sports

Namasté Festival Praiano in Tramonti

Three days dedicated to yoga and wellness on the Amalfi Coast: practices, meditation, and outdoor classes immersed in the natural beauty of the Lattari Mountains.

When: from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September
Where: Sunsets (SA)
Cost: Free

Devayoga Silent Yoga Experience in Salerno

A yoga event with the Silent Yoga Experience: practice with headphones on the seafront, relaxing and listening to music, at sunset.

When: Friday September 4
Where: Lungomare Colombo 85, Salerno
Cost: Free

Exhibitions and culture

Pavilion Locust Valley at Sandro Bongiani

The exhibition “Seeking the Suspended Vibrations of Memory” is part of the Fuori Biennale project: Contemporary Art in the Center of Salerno.

When: until November 22
Where: Sandro Bongiani Contemporary Art, Salerno
Cost: to be confirmed

Cultural September in Agropoli

The 19th edition brings over thirty free-admission meetings with authors and cultural figures to La Fornace and the Angevin-Aragonese Castle.

When: from Tuesday 1st to Wednesday 30th September
Where: The Furnace and Angevin-Aragonese Castle, Agropoli (SA)
Cost: Free

Long live Baronissi!

The large program of over 50 events including culture, music, cinema, and entertainment enters its final week.

When: until Wednesday, September 9
Where: Baroda (SA)
Cost: to be confirmed

Castellabate Cultural Season

The Cilento village's rich 2026 program continues with events, shows, and appointments throughout the year, between the sea and the historic center.

When: ongoing until December 31th
Where: Castellabate (SA)
Cost: to be confirmed

Salesian Summer in Sala Consilina

The Vallo di Diano program offers 35 events including concerts, theater, cinema, festivals, and initiatives in the squares and hamlets.

When: running until September 29th
Where: Sala Consilina (SA)
Cost: to be confirmed

Sunday at the Museum in Paestum and Velia

First Sunday of the month with free admission to the Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia, with a free shuttle to the Sanctuary of Hera on the Sele.

When: Sunday September 6
Where: Paestum Archaeological Park and Velia Archaeological Park (SA)
Cost: Free

Guided tours of Salerno's historic center

On Thursdays during the Barbuti Festival, the Erchemperto association offers guided walks through the old town, starting at 20:30 PM.

When: Thursday, September 3, 20:30 PM
Where: ancient center of Salerno
Cost: to be confirmed

Events for children and families

Aquafarm in Capaccio-Paestum

Salerno's water park offers a discounted day out: slides, pools, and entertainment for the whole family.

When: until September 13
Where: Aquafarm, Capaccio Paestum (SA)
Cost: paid, discounted price