Program

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⏰20:30 – 22:30

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La pentima

Paper Moon Trio: RadioUke is speaking to you!

The Paper Moon Trio are a journey back in time, beautiful and precious, through the evocative melodies of the past, rendered through sophisticated vocal harmonies and graceful notes of ukulele and banjolele that the three Slovak artists will gift us. A violin, a guitar as travel companions, a picture of grace and elegance—and the magic is immediately ready.

Ukulele Ska Collective: the ska ritual that opens the dances

Reggae and ska fury, with exotic colors and rhythm, echoes of a crowded and neurotic metropolis and the healthy energy of nature. A hymn to euphoria and the liberating power of music. A collective of ukulele, banjolele and ukubass that will carry the people of Monopolele into a night of great fun.

⏰23:00 – 01:00

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Caffè Mezzopieno

Grand Opening Night Jam

This year, Monopolele goes one step further: the late-night jam sessions become four, and the music starts together from the very first evening. Thursday night at Caffè Mezzopieno is not a warm-up — it’s already the real thing: a spontaneous gathering of ukulele players from all over the world, all in one place, playing together for the first time. Who will lead? We’ll announce it soon — and trust us, you won’t want to miss it. Just show up with your instrument and follow the groove. If you’d like to bring your own songs and lead part of the session yourself, head to the Lead the Jam page to apply.

⏰09:00 – 10:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 1

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⏰10:00 – 11:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 2

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⏰11:00 – 13:30

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Largo Garibaldi

Street Performance 1

After the fantastic concert by Raphael Gualazzi Monopolele brings music back in the lively Piazza Vittorio for an afternoon of spontaneous performances and shared melodies. Want to play? Find out how at Play at the Fest. Come enjoy live music in one of Monopoli’s most iconic spots.

⏰14:00 – 15:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 3

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⏰15:00 – 16:00

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Santa Maria Amalfitana

Ukulele 101 – Start Strumming with us!

Never played the ukulele before? No worries – we’ve got one for you to borrow! 🎁
Join this free beginner-friendly class and learn the basics in just one hour, so you can start playing all around town. Simple chords, group rhythm, and good vibes: that’s all you need to dive into the Monopolele spirit with a smile and a strum! 😄🎸 Limited spots available – Come a few minutes early to pick your ukulele and jump into the fun.
It’s never too late (or too early) to fall in love with the ukulele but for this edition this is your last chance! 💛

⏰15:00 – 16:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 4

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⏰17:00 – 18:00

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Cattedrale della Madia

School Notes

This will be far more than a musical event — it will be a genuine experience of togetherness. Nearly a hundred students, as many ukuleles, three schools — Vito Intini from Monopoli, Amedeo d’Aosta from Bari, and Mazzini–Capograssi from Sulmona — and an entire class travelling all the way from Cuba. At the heart of it: music played together, the collective force of a powerful chord, the magic of young smiles, and a message sent out clearly, directly, in just a few bright notes — the youngest generation wants harmony and peace in the world. It will be a deeply moving moment (and the organisation extends its heartfelt thanks to all the teachers working tirelessly to make it happen): a true collective rite of music and beauty.

⏰18:00 – 19:30

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Largo Garibaldi

Street Performance 2

Monopolele brings music to the streets. This year, our traditional open-mic evolves into Street Performances, turning Monopoli’s squares into vibrant stages. Join us in Largo Garibaldi where artists will showcase their talent in an open and spontaneous setting. Want to play? Find out how at Play at the Fest. Come enjoy the music or bring your instrument and join the fun.

⏰20:30 – 22:30

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Piazza Palmieri

Four String Boy: poetry on four strings

Refined and evocative, his ukulele arpeggios are sonic brushstrokes capable of creating sophisticated musical pictures. Ambient atmospheres, evocative textures. In practice, all the sweetness and charm of the ukulele expressed by one of the most appreciated ukulele players of the moment.

Ukulele Uff Trio

Chris Uff, Pete Price and “Brother” Bill, that is, the acrobatic, lively, ironic English trio who will bring to the Monopolele stage a burst of British taste infused with swing, humour and incredible technical ability. A blazing evening seasoned with the rattling sound of resonator guitars and ukulele virtuosity. A ritual that will celebrate the energy, irony and sparkling spirit of the wonderful “four-string little guitar”.

⏰23:00 – 01:00

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Caffè Mezzopieno

Jam Session — When the Irish Take the Night

The magic of Piazza Palmieri doesn’t end when the concert does. After the last notes of the evening, the whole crowd moves together to Caffè Mezzopieno — and the jam starts all over again, under the stars. Friday night belongs to Ireland. Ukulele Tuesday, the irresistible Dublin collective who will have already won the crowd over earlier in the evening, lead the jam — but they won’t be alone.
We’re expecting friends from Galway, and who knows from where else across the Emerald Isle. When the Irish gather and the ukuleles come out, anything can happen. No set list, no rehearsal, no minimum level required — just your ukulele, the warm Puglia night, and a crowd of people who all feel exactly the same way you do after a night like that.
If you’d like to bring your own songs and lead part of the session yourself, head to the Lead the Jam page to apply.

⏰09:00 – 10:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 5

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⏰10:00 – 11:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 6

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⏰11:00 – 13:30

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Piazza Garibaldi

Street Performance 3

The streets come alive with music as performers transform Piazza Garibaldi into a vibrant stage waiting to move to the nearby Porto Vecchio for the sunset concert. Starting our new street performance format, artists of all backgrounds are invited to share their talents with festival-goers and passersby alike. This lively atmosphere is the perfect lead-up to the evening’s main concert. Want to perform? Learn how to participate at our Play at the Fest page.​

⏰14:00 – 15:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 7

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⏰15:00 – 16:00

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Santa Maria Amalfitana

Ukulele 101 – Start Strumming With Us

Never played the ukulele before? No worries – we’ve got one to borrow! 🎁
Join this free beginner-friendly class and learn the basics in just one hour, so you can start playing all around town. Simple chords, group rhythm, and good vibes: that’s all you need to dive into the Monopolele spirit with a smile and a strum! 😄🎸
Limited spots available – Come a few minutes early to pick your ukulele and jump into the fun.
It’s never too late (or too early) to fall in love with the ukulele. 💛

⏰15:00 – 16:00

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Workshop 8

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⏰16:30 – 18:00

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Piazza Garibaldi

Street Performance 4

The streets come alive with music as performers transform Piazza Garibaldi into a vibrant stage waiting to move to the nearby Porto Vecchio for the sunset concert. Starting our new street performance format, artists of all backgrounds are invited to share their talents with festival-goers and passersby alike. This lively atmosphere is the perfect lead-up to the evening’s main concert. Want to perform? Learn how to participate at our Play at the Fest page.​

⏰18:30 – 19:30

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Chiesa di San Pietro

Sound embraces with Arlo Anwin and Paolo Damiani

An extraordinary event: a musical embrace between English multi-instrumentalist Arlo Anwin, who will celebrate the versatility of the ukulele—here transformed into a true sonic source made of electronic loops, rarefied sounds and dreamlike atmospheres—and the great jazz musician Paolo Damiani, world-renowned double bassist and cellist, who, with his mastery, will create precious sonic textures of rare beauty using an innovative five-string double bass. A truly special evening.

⏰20:30 – 22:30

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Piazza Palmieri

Elena Mil

Sage & Zaza: the Yin and Yang of the ukulele

When one of the greatest and most refined ukulele performers, Ukulelezaza, meets one of the most beautiful voices and delicate ukulele performers, Sage Harrington, magic simply happens. Swing, songwriting, musical duets and old-fashioned echoes for an intense and emotional evening.

Daniel Ho and Ukulele Tuesday: the charm of the Hawaiian sound crossed by the Irish wave

A true master, Daniel Ho, a formidable fingerstyle ukulele player, composer of beautiful and evocative melodies, a magician of sound. The Monopolele audience will be captivated by the sonic enchantments of this extraordinary artist, joined by the irruption, energy, and incredible communicative and engaging power of the outstanding Irish collective Ukulele Tuesday.

⏰23:30 – 01:30

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Caffè Mezzopieno

Saturday Night Jam

Saturday’s concert at Piazza Palmieri is the beating heart of the festival — and when the last note fades, nobody is ready to stop. The crowd moves together to Caffè Mezzopieno, under the stars, and the music picks up right where it left off. This is the jam that tends to go the longest, the one where musicians from every corner of the world find each other and play as if they’ve always known one another. No set list, no rehearsal, no minimum level required — just your ukulele, the warmth of a Puglia Saturday night, and the feeling that the festival is at its fullest. If you’d like to bring your own songs and lead part of the session yourself, head to the Lead the Jam page to apply.

⏰09:00 – 10:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 9

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⏰10:00 – 11:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 10

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⏰14:00 – 15:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 11

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⏰15:00 – 16:00

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Santa Maria Amalfitana

Ukulele 101 – Start Strumming with Us!

Never played the ukulele before? No worries – we’ve got one to borrow! 🎁
Join this free beginner-friendly class and learn the basics in just one hour, so you can start playing all around town. Simple chords, group rhythm, and good vibes: that’s all you need to dive into the Monopolele spirit with a smile and a strum! 😄🎸
Limited spots available – Come a few minutes early to pick your ukulele and jump into the fun.
It’s never too late (or too early) to fall in love with the ukulele. 💛

⏰15:00 – 16:00

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Palazzo San Martino

Workshop 12

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⏰17:00 – 18:30

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Palazzo San Martino

Sound embraces with “Strade aperte” and Paolo Damiani

The magic of “recycled” sounds by StradeAperte, a duo from Campania already well known to the Monopolele community for their ingenious and engaging use of reused materials in their performances. Creators of circular and hypnotic musical textures of extraordinary beauty—also thanks to an “alternative” use of the ukulele—they will enter into dialogue with maestro Paolo Damiani, world-renowned jazz musician, and his five-string double bass, for an evening of the highest musical level.

⏰18:00 – 19:30

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Largo Castello

Final Street Performance 6

As Monopolele draws to a close, join us for the final street performance in front of Monopoli’s historic castle. This closing act brings together artists for impromptu performances, celebrating the festival’s spirit of spontaneity and camaraderie. It’s a last chance to experience the magic of street music before the grand finale concert and the right moment to learn more about italian “aperitivo”. Interested in taking part? Find participation details on our Play at the Fest page.

⏰20:30 – 22:30

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Piazza Palmieri

Alex Allify

Norwegian Uke: all the magic of the North in the ukulele

A ukulele player gifted with both refined and energetic touch, whose incredible versatility allows him to cross all musical genres from pop to Nordic folk. He has performed all over the world and collaborated with musicians from different genres: Norwegian Uke will give Monopoli an intense evening of extraordinary four-string magic.

Jane For Tea: the artistic, vintage pop and slightly comedienne spirit of France on four strings

A duo that mixes with alchemical skill acoustic and electronic moods, beautiful vocals, plenty of ukulele (also Tahitian and resonator), vintage pop and modern incursions. In short, Severine and JP, aka Jane For Tea, will offer the Monopolele audience an unforgettable evening with a French flavour.

⏰23:00 – 01:00

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Caffè Mezzopieno

Final Jam

Sunday’s concert at Piazza Palmieri may not be the festival’s last evening — there’s still Monday’s grand finale to come — but this is the last time the crowd gathers under the stars at Caffè Mezzopieno. And that makes it something special.
The jam opens with a structured session from 23:00 to 00:30, then melts into an unplugged late-night drift — the perfect way to let the music slowly fade into the Puglia night. Everyone is welcome. Grab your instrument and be part of these final notes around the fire. If you’d like to bring your own songs and lead part of the session yourself, head to the Lead the Jam page to apply.

⏰12:00 – 14:00

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Caffè Mezzopieno

Italian Ukepostcards

Three ambassadors of the Italian ukulele scene: Lorenzo Vignando, aka Ukulollo, Vincenzo Vona, and Alessandro Pedroni. Three different, intense and evocative ways of playing and communicating through the ukulele. A set that promises to be rich, fun, rhythmic, spiritual, playful and much more—a melting pot of musical surprises.

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⏰18:00 – 19:00

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Chiesa di San Pietro

Sound embraces: “Specchi” inclusive labs with Daniel Ho

A visual performance: choreographic movements of dancers telling the duality of the sea. Waves that, like clock hands, mark the rhythm of time and become life, breath, a representation of the cycle of life—a metaphor for a great embrace. The ukulele of Daniel Ho will further enrich this powerful and emotional moment.

⏰20:30 – 23:30

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Piazza XX settembre

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