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Notte della Taranta, final concert in Melpignano tonight on Eurovison

Tonight in Melpignano, the final concert of Notte della Taranta will take place, featuring Ermal Meta as conductor.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The 29th edition of Notte della Taranta will take place tonight in Melpignano, with the final concert broadcast on Eurovison. According to the organizers, around 150,000 people are expected for this event celebrating Mediterranean culture.

The conductor for this edition is Ermal Meta, who will perform alongside a lineup of artists including Alessandra Amoroso, Levante, Gisela João, Welo, Maria Mazzotta, Sayf, and Giulia Vecchio. This year, the central theme of the evening is 'The Ways of the Mediterranean,' exploring a fusion of various musical genres, including pizzica, fado, rock, and folk music.

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The event, which has garnered significant interest over the years, also marks an important innovation with its inclusion in the Eurovison circuit. This represents a unique opportunity to amplify the visibility of Italian music and culture to an international audience.

According to the provided information, everything is ready for the evening, and expectations are high for both the number of attendees and the quality of the performances. Notte della Taranta continues to be a key event in the Italian summer music scene.

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