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Culture and exhibitions

Premio Mondi Lucani 2026 - 8ª edizione

Matera (MT)

Alvino Relais, Matera

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The eighth edition of the Premio Mondi Lucani takes place on August 7, 2026 at the Alvino Relais in Matera. The award celebrates talents from Basilicata on the national and international stage, with a closing ceremony that honors creativity and style.

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Date: August 7, 2026 Location: Alvino Relais, Matera Entry: not specified

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Culture and exhibitions Ongoing

MIPHEST 2026 ORIZZONTI FLUIDI - 10th INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL ARTS

Matera (MT)

Now in its tenth edition, MIPHEST 2026 "Orizzonti fluidi" is the international festival of photography and visual arts promoted by the association MIP - Matera International Photography. The event takes place in various locations in the city of Matera from April 17 to August 20, with a program of exhibitions, installations and artistic performances spread across the territory.

Music and concerts

Vivaverdi Multikulti

Matera (MT)

Back in Matera is 'Vivaverdi Multikulti', the music series curated by the Arterìa association, which in 2026 celebrates its thirtieth anniversary with the title 'oi diálogoi'. The summer program offers seven concerts in two locations in the historic center: the Terrazza del Museo Lanfranchi (Ex Ospedale San Rocco) and the Le Monacelle complex. The appointments range from folk to piano solo, from world music to musical fairy tale, with artists and ensembles weaving together different genres and traditions. Among the titles in the program: 'Suoni della Terra', 'Il canto del pane', 'I fiori di papavero', 'Homo sapiens 2.0', 'Fiaba musicale Petrosinella', 'Trapunto di stelle' and 'Cinematic piano'.

Music and concerts Today

Eventi in Cava

Matera (MT)

In the evocative setting of the Cava del Sole in Matera, the summer concert series that combines music and landscape returns. Six evenings between July and August bring artists of different genres to the stage: from the singer-songwriters Angelina Mango and Massimo Ranieri to the comedy of Max Angioni and Vincenzo Salemme, passing through the rock of Mandrake and the acoustic sounds of the Al Di Meola Acoustic Trio. Each event is an opportunity to listen to live music in a natural amphitheater carved into the rock.

Food and wine festivals

Sagre della Fedda Rossa e della Crapiata

Matera (MT)

Tradizionali sagre enogastronomiche che si tengono nel Borgo La Martella di Matera. La Fedda Rossa e la Crapiata sono piatti tipici della cucina materana, e le sagre offrono l'occasione per degustarli in un clima di festa popolare.

Music and concerts

Gezziamoci 2026

Matera (MT)

The 39th edition of the Gezziamoci festival, organized by the Onyx Jazz Club, enlivens Matera from August 25 to 30, 2026 with a concentrated program of concerts, workshops and special initiatives. The evenings take place in characteristic venues such as Hotel del Campo and Le Monacelle, while on August 30 the dawn concert in Piazza Matteotti closes the festival. In addition to music, the festival offers creative workshops linked to the Lucanian tradition (papier-mâché, tuff working, homemade pasta) and tastings of Doc Matera wines. There are also solidarity projects such as the suspended ticket and the 'Attaccati al bus' service to reach the events with free rides.

Talks and conferences

Convegno 'Medicina di Genere: una prospettiva necessaria'

Matera (MT)

Convegno dedicato all'approfondimento della medicina di genere, con il contributo di specialisti di diverse discipline. Vengono affrontati temi come la salute delle persone LGBTQ+, l'oncologia, la radioterapia, le malattie reumatologiche, la fertilità, la salute cognitiva, la violenza di genere e la tutela della salute nelle diverse fasi della vita. L'evento è patrocinato dal Comune di Matera.