The patron saint of Balvano is Saint Anthony of Padua, celebrated on 13 June.
The first week of August hosts the Sagra ri' Cavatiedd (Cavatelli Festival), dedicated to the cavatello, a local speciality. The town holds the Palazzo Laspro and the Castello di Balvano, as well as the Church of Santa Maria Assunta and the Ponte di Annibale.