# Giulia Vecchio performs at Notte della Taranta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/giulia-vecchio-performs-at-notte-della-taranta
> Updated: 2026-08-14T08:42:41.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Actress and TV personality Giulia Vecchio was announced to appear as a guest at the Notte della Taranta concert on 22 August 2026 in Melpignano, Lecce province. She will sing the traditional Salento folk song “L’acqua de la funtana” with the Orchestra Popolare, under the direction of singer‑songwriter Ermal Meta and choreography by Fredy Franzutti.

The performance is part of the 29th edition of the festival, one of Europe’s largest folk‑music events, and will be broadcast live on Rai 3, Rai Radio 2, RaiPlay and San Marino RTV. Other featured artists include Alessandra Amoroso, Gisela João, Levante, Maria Mazzotta and Welo. Vecchio expressed that returning to perform in her native Salento is “a great joy and a huge responsibility.”

Ema Stokholma and Aurora Leone have been named as the hosts for the event, which will take place at the square of the former Convent of the Augustinians. Stokholma returns for her third consecutive year to lead the live broadcast, while Leone, an actress and comedian, will make her debut. The concert is scheduled to begin its live broadcast at 21:20.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Ema Stokholma and Aurora Leone to host La Notte della Taranta

Ema Stokholma and Aurora Leone will host the 29th La Notte della Taranta concert on August 22, 2026, in Melpignano, broadcasting live on Rai and San Marino Rtv.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ema-stokholma-and-aurora-leone-to-host-la-notte-della-taranta

### 2026-08-08: Giulia Vecchio to Perform at La Notte della Taranta Concertone in Melpignano

Giulia Vecchio will perform “L’acqua de la funtana” at the La Notte della Taranta Concertone in Melpignano on 22 Aug 2026, backed by Orchestra Popolare and conducted by Ermal Meta.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giulia-vecchio-to-perform-at-la-notte-della-taranta-concertone-in-melpignano

### 2026-08-05: Giulia Vecchio to Perform at Notte della Taranta Concert in Melpignano, Puglia

Giulia Vecchio will perform at the Notte della Taranta concert in Melpignano on 22 August, singing “L’acqua de la funtana” alongside guests such as Alessandra Amoroso. The event will be aired on Rai 3 and other

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giulia-vecchio-to-perform-at-notte-della-taranta-concert-in-melpignano-puglia

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