In Puglia, 1 May has a fixed appointment. Uno Maggio Taranto Libero e Pensante returns on Friday 1 May 2026 to the Parco Massimo Battista – Parco archeologico delle Mura Greche in Taranto, with a theme that says a lot about the spirit of the event: «Restiamo umani».
The announced artists
- Brunori Sas: the Calabrian singer-songwriter, one of the best-loved names in Italian music.
- Subsonica: the Turin band that fused rock and electronic music.
- Gemitaiz: one of the leading voices of Italian rap.
- Giorgio Poi: a singer-songwriter with a refined pop sound.
- Margherita Vicario: singer-songwriter, actress and director.
The artistic direction
The project is led by Antonio Diodato, Roy Paci, the journalist Valentina Petrini and the Taranto-born actor Michele Riondino. The event is promoted by the Comitato Cittadini e Lavoratori Liberi e Pensanti, which for years has linked music to the debate on work, the environment and the city’s health.
Why this event is not to be missed
While Rome fills Piazza San Giovanni, Taranto offers a different kind of 1 May: a concert in an archaeological park, with music alongside civic issues. The bill brings together songwriting, electronic rock and rap.
Practical info
- When: Friday 1 May 2026.
- Where: Parco Massimo Battista – Parco archeologico delle Mura Greche, Taranto.
- Line-up: Brunori Sas, Subsonica, Gemitaiz, Giorgio Poi, Margherita Vicario; any further names on the official channels.
- Times and entrance: set out by the organizer on the official website.
- Official website: liberiepensanti.it.
Frequently asked questions
Who organizes Uno Maggio in Taranto?
The Comitato Cittadini e Lavoratori Liberi e Pensanti, with artistic direction by Diodato, Roy Paci, Valentina Petrini and Michele Riondino.
What is the 2026 theme?
«Restiamo umani».