Local events

Yeast Photo Festival is an international photography event in the heart of Salento, combining art, sustainability, and food culture through exhibitions, talks, and installations in evocative locations.

The event blends spirituality and tradition with evocative processions, performances, live music, markets, and moments of conviviality, engaging the entire community in an atmosphere of celebration and devotion.

viColi d’Arte is a cultural event that transforms the historic center of Matino into an emotional journey through art, music, and performance. An immersive experience through alleyways, courtyards, and authentic glimpses of Salento.

The Living Nativity of Matino is an evocative Christmas reenactment that brings the historic center of the Salento village to life. Among underground oil mills, courtyards, and ancient palaces, over 100 performers in period costumes recreate the Nativity and scenes of everyday life, offering visitors an immersive and authentic experience.