What to do in Salerno this weekend: events from Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th

The first weekend of September is packed with events in the province of Salerno: from the grand finale of the Ravello Festival to Scafati's Notte Bianca , from theater in Paestum to concerts in the city. Plus, dance in the historic center, free visits to archaeological parks, and the festivals of Cilento and Agro. Here's what to do from Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th.

Friday September 4st

San Michele in Musica: "Italian Lieder" — San Michele Complex, Salerno, 20:00 PM. Inaugural concert of the third edition of the Carisal Foundation festival: soprano Alda Caiello and pianist André Gallo perform works by Casella, Wolf-Ferrari, and Berio. The evening continues with a tasting of the flavors of the Slow Food Presidium Cacioricotta del Cilento and the wines of Ettore Sammarco. Cost: to be confirmed.

Scafati's Notte Bianca (White Night) — Piazza Vittorio Veneto and the Cavalcavia Longobardi area, Scafati, starting at 22:00 PM. A great end-of-summer evening: Andrea Sannino in Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Noemi in the Cavalcavia Longobardi area, among the most anticipated voices on the Italian scene. Free admission.

Festival of Ancient Sounds — Novi Velia, Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th. At the foot of Mount Gelbison, three days of devotional songs and traditional folk instruments, blending music and local history. Cost: to be confirmed.

Saturday 5rd September

The Ravello Festival's grand finale — Belvedere di Villa Rufolo, Ravello, 19:30 p.m. The 74th edition closes with the Freiburger Barockorchester conducted by Simon Rattle and violinist Isabelle Faust . Tickets range from €20 to €60.

"MAMMA" by Annibale Ruccello — Villa Rita, Paestum (Capaccio-Paestum), 9:15 PM. The 14th edition of the "...dal Mito a + ∞" festival, directed by Sarah Falanga , opens with Annibale Ruccello 's classic , directed by Antonella Morea and Rino Di Martino, performed in the elegant historic residence within the city walls of Paestum. Tickets are subject to a fee; prices to be confirmed.

Barbuti Festival: "Stirpe di Sirene" — Largo Santa Maria dei Barbuti, Salerno, 21:15 PM. This event in the "Incontri" series features contemporary dance with Campanian and national companies in the heart of the historic center. Tickets are €5.

Velia Teatro Festival: "The Song and Memory of the Journey" — Ascea, 9:15 PM. The 29th edition continues with a show dedicated to travel, between seduction and return, set against the backdrop of ancient Elea. Tickets are subject to a fee; prices to be confirmed.

Sunday September 6th

Barbuti Festival: "Trame nel vento, Ubi tu ibi ego" — Largo Santa Maria dei Barbuti, Salerno, 21:15 pm. Second evening of the "Incontri" series dedicated to dance: a dialogue between movement and space in the square of the old town. Tickets €5.

Sunday at the Museum in Paestum and Velia — Archaeological Parks of Paestum and Velia, Sunday, September 6th. First Sunday of the month: free admission to the archaeological parks, with a free shuttle to the Sanctuary of Hera at the mouth of the Sele River. Free admission.

Weekend festivals

September at the Figs — Borgo di Casalsottano, San Mauro Cilento, until Sunday, September 6th. The agricultural festival dedicated to the Cilento DOP white fig: tastings, music, and walks through the village. Free admission, tastings are available upon payment.

Sfogliatella Festival — Santa Croce di Castel San Giorgio, from Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th. This year's festival celebrates the iconic sweet of Campania's pastry making, with stands, tastings, and music in the Agro Nocera area. Free admission.

Spianese Cod Meatball Festival — Spiano di Mercato San Severino, Friday, September 4th. The festival celebrates the cod meatball, a traditional local dish, with stalls and a festive evening. Admission is free, but dishes are available for purchase.