Light Festival (Li.Fe.)
Light installations by artists from around the world across the centre and on the trulli, usually from early December to Epiphany. The 2025/26 edition, the tenth, runs from 6 December to 6 January.
December – January: Christmas among the trulli
The best-loved time after summer: the town lights up and gets busy, especially at weekends.
Living nativity, Aia Piccola
Over 200 people in costume among the trulli of Aia Piccola, with the old crafts. A tradition going back more than fifty years: in 2025 from 26 to 29 December.
Markets and Christmas in town
From late November to Epiphany there are markets, lights and events all over town. Weekend evenings are the busiest: book dinner ahead.
January – February: Putignano Carnival
Twenty minutes' drive away, one of Europe's oldest carnivals.
The float parades≈20 min
Huge papier-mâché floats parading on Sundays and on Shrove Tuesday, which closes the carnival. In 2026 the last parades were on 15 and 17 February.
April: folklore in the square
Spring: the best time for the weather, with a few extra festivities.
La Primavera in Apulia
International folklore festival between Alberobello and Matera: traditional dance and music groups from across Europe, with free shows in the square. In 2026 from 24 to 27 April.
July – August: the valley's festivals
On summer evenings, head to the nearby towns, fifteen minutes away.
Itria Valley Festival, Martina Franca≈20 min
The opera festival in the courtyard of Palazzo Ducale, running since 1975. In 2026, the 52nd edition, from 14 July to 2 August.
Locus Festival, Locorotondo≈15 min
Jazz, soul, pop and electronic concerts with international artists, between June and August.
September: the patron saints' feast
The patron saints' feast: Alberobello's most important days of the year.
27 and 28 September
Two processions with the statues of Saints Cosmas and Damian, the lights switched on at night in Piazza del Popolo, street painters chalking the paving and a funfair. Pilgrims come from all over Apulia: book early.
October – November: harvest and new oil
Not a festival, but the right time to taste the valley.
Wineries and olive mills
After the grape harvest, olive picking starts in late October and the mills press the new oil. Wineries and mills that welcome visitors are on the Experiences page.
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Things to do in AlberobelloThe trulli, day trips nearby, food to try.
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Information last checked: November 2026.