Color Fest 2026 - 14th edition | Music festival in Lamezia Terme

Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino – Riviera dei Tramonti · Lamezia Terme, Costa Viola, Calabria

11 August 2026 – 13 August 2026

11 August 2026 – 13 August 2026 is the stated date for Color Fest 2026 - 14th edition | Music festival in Lamezia Terme, hosted at Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino – Riviera dei Tramonti, 88046 Lamezia Terme (CZ). The listed organiser is Che cosa sono le nuvole APS. Published programme information includes Apparat, Sébastien Tellier, Cosmo, Django Django, The Zen Circus, La Nina, Dimartino, Tutti Fenomeni, C'mon Tigre, Yīn Yīn, Populous, Holden e Zimpel. A paid ticket is indicated at €43.96. This overview sets out the key visit information and points back to the source for the latest updates. Before travelling, review the linked source because organisers and venues may update times or admission arrangements. Unpublished information is not reconstructed by assumption.

Color Fest returns to Lamezia Terme

Color Fest returns to Lamezia Terme from 11 to 13 August 2026 for its 14th edition: three days of live music on the striking Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino, along the Riviera dei Tramonti. Since 2013 the festival has been a key event for indie, electronic and singer-songwriter music in Southern Italy, bringing together international names and new projects in a unique setting of sea, pine forest and breathtaking sunsets. It is one of the best-loved dates of the Calabrian summer, designed for those seeking quality music, conviviality and summer nights by the sea.

The 2026 line-up

The 2026 line-up is one of the richest ever. On 11 August the stage welcomes Apparat (live), Holden and Zimpel, C'mon Tigre, Faccianuvola, Gaia Banfi, Labadessa and Prima Stanza a Destra. On 12 August it is the turn of Sébastien Tellier, Cosmo, The Zen Circus, Tutti Fenomeni, Yīn Yīn, Populous DJ Set and Nico Arezzo with Anna Castiglia. The grand finale on 13 August features La Nina, Django Django, Dimartino, OKGIORGIO, Deadletter and Mai Mai Mai. Rounding out the experience are the intimate sessions of the Marley Acoustic Stage and DJ sets that keep the night going until dawn.

An experience across four stages

Color Fest is more than music: it is an immersive experience across four stages – Palco dei Tramonti, Palco Pineta, Marley Stage and Future Stage – with a camping area among the trees and a stone's throw from the sea, where you can sleep under the stars and live the festival without interruption. Street food, crafts, a contest for emerging bands through the Supernova project and a warm crowd make this one of the most distinctive summer events in Calabria, where music interweaves with landscape and community life.

Lamezia Terme and the Riviera dei Tramonti

The festival takes place in Lamezia Terme, in the province of Catanzaro, on the Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino, a stretch of coast known as the Riviera dei Tramonti for its blazing skies at sunset. Its central position on the Tyrrhenian Sea and its proximity to the international airport make Lamezia one of the most accessible destinations in Calabria, ideal for those arriving from outside the region. The setting between sea and pine forest heightens the festival's atmosphere, between sunset concerts and nights of music.

Frequently asked questions

When does Color Fest 2026 take place?

From 11 to 13 August 2026, for three days of live music.

Where is the festival held?

On the Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino, the Riviera dei Tramonti, in Lamezia Terme, in the province of Catanzaro.

Which edition is the 2026 one?

It is the 14th edition of the festival, running since 2013.

Who are the main artists?

Headliners include Apparat, Sébastien Tellier, Cosmo, Django Django, The Zen Circus, La Nina, Dimartino, C'mon Tigre, Tutti Fenomeni and Yīn Yīn.

Is admission paid?

Yes, entry is by paid ticket; full-festival passes are also available.

Is there a camping area?

Yes: the festival has a camping area among the trees and close to the sea, to enjoy the three days without interruption.

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