Barocco Festival Leonardo Leo Celebrates Baroque Music in Puglia
The Barocco Festival Leonardo Leo marked its 29th edition, an itinerant series of concerts and performances dedicated to the music of the 18th‑century Neapolitan composer Leonardo Leo. Hosted across San Vito dei Normanni, Brindisi, Mesagne and Lecce, the festival is organized by the municipalities of San Vito dei Normanni, Brindisi, the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Region of Puglia, with support from the Brindisi Prefecture and the municipality of Mesagne.
The program blends core baroque repertoire with popular tradition, jazz, theatre, medieval and renaissance music, and European organ schools. Prefect Guido Aprea highlighted the festival’s role in “defending the identity of the territory and strengthening the community,” while regional councilor Isabella Lettori noted its educational impact and contribution to tourism. The event also features international artists and aims to make baroque heritage accessible to young audiences.
The 2026 edition therefore serves both as a scholarly showcase of baroque works and a broader cultural platform that promotes regional identity and artistic exchange.