Arcella Open Air Festival | Fiorella Mannoia

San Nicola Arcella · San Nicola Arcella, Costa Viola, Calabria

20 August 2026

One of the most recognisable voices in Italian music is coming to Calabria. Fiorella Mannoia will headline a date on her summer tour, "Anime Salve – Fiorella sings Fossati and De André". Scheduled for 20 August 2026 in San Nicola Arcella as part of the Arcella Open Air Festival, the concert promises a musical journey through the repertoires of Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati. It is a tribute to Italian singer-songwriting featuring intense performances of songs that have spanned generations.

Event details

One of the most recognisable voices in Italian music comes to Calabria: Fiorella Mannoia will headline a date on her summer tour “Anime Salve – Fiorella sings Fossati and De André”. The concert is scheduled for 20 August 2026 in San Nicola Arcella (CS), as part of the Arcella Open Air Festival, and offers a musical journey through the repertoires of Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati. A tribute to Italian songwriting, between intense performances and songs that have spanned generations. The event is part of the festival's programme, which brings live music and shows to one of the most striking stretches of the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast, promoting the area through major cultural events.

“Anime Salve” and the album's thirtieth anniversary

The “Anime Salve” project takes its name from the album of the same title released in 1996 and co-signed by Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati, considered one of the most significant works in Italian music. Thirty years after its release, Fiorella Mannoia revisits its songs alongside other titles by the two authors, rendered with the sensitivity and interpretative power that have always distinguished her. The Arcella Open Air Festival, in its first edition, is a new music project conceived and organised by A.MA.FA Eventi, which for 2026 has built a line-up featuring several names in Italian music.

San Nicola Arcella and the Tyrrhenian coast

San Nicola Arcella is a village on the upper Tyrrhenian coast of the Cosenza area, famous for its panoramic position high above the sea and for the Arcomagno, one of the most photographed inlets in Calabria. The village overlooks a stretch of Tyrrhenian coast of cliffs, coves and crystal-clear waters, an ideal setting for a summer open-air festival. The town lies along the Riviera dei Cedri and is easily reached from Praia a Mare and the other upper-Tyrrhenian towns of the Cosenza area. For the region's other summer dates, browse the events in Calabria calendar.

Date and duration

The event is scheduled for 20 August 2026. Check for any changes announced by the organisers shortly before travelling.

Venue

The listed venue is San Nicola Arcella (CS). Follow current information from the organiser and municipality for access, parking and local transport.

Organisers and participants

Published event information names A.MA.FA Eventi, Fiorella Mannoia. Check official channels for the final programme and any changes to participants.

Admission and updates

Admission is paid. Check the official source close to the event date for confirmation of times, access and availability.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Fiorella Mannoia concert in San Nicola Arcella take place?

On 20 August 2026, as part of the Arcella Open Air Festival.

Where is the event held?

In San Nicola Arcella, in the province of Cosenza, on the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast.

What kind of concert is it?

A tribute to songwriting: Fiorella Mannoia sings Fabrizio De André and Ivano Fossati with the “Anime Salve” project.

Which festival is it part of?

It is part of the Arcella Open Air Festival, in its first edition, organised by A.MA.FA Eventi.

Who is performing?

Fiorella Mannoia, one of the most respected voices in Italian music.

Is admission free or ticketed?

Admission is ticketed, with tickets available through the usual advance-sale channels.

Which province is San Nicola Arcella in?

The province of Cosenza, along the Riviera dei Cedri, on the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast.

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