DubStone Festival

Camping San Paolo · Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Costa Viola, Calabria

20 August 2026 – 23 August 2026

Concluded event

From 20 to 23 August 2026, the coast of Isola Capo Rizzuto will play host to the 11th edition of the DubStone Festival, a key event for dub culture and sound system enthusiasts in Italy. Spanning four days and nights, the festival transforms the seaside Camping San Paolo into an international community where music, nature and shared experiences converge in an immersive and authentic setting. With its beaches, stunning sunsets over the Ionian Sea and music sessions that last until dawn, the festival attracts visitors from all over Europe every year.

Event details

From 20 to 23 August 2026, the coast of Isola di Capo Rizzuto hosts the 11th edition of the DubStone Festival, one of the key events for dub culture and sound-system enthusiasts in Italy. For four days and four nights, Camping San Paolo, directly overlooking the sea, becomes an international community where music, nature and sharing coexist in an immersive, authentic experience. Between beaches, sunsets over the Ionian Sea and music sessions until dawn, the festival draws visitors from all over Europe every year. Entirely dedicated to dub music, from its reggae roots to more contemporary and electronic influences, DubStone offers a line-up combining established international artists and emerging new voices.

Sound-system culture

The undisputed stars of DubStone are the large self-built sound systems, set up just steps from the sea and designed to deliver a powerful, immersive sound experience. More than a music festival, DubStone is a place of gathering and participation, where sound-system culture is experienced in all its forms. For the 2026 edition the event returns to Camping San Paolo, with direct access to the sea and the beach: participants can bring their own tent, stay in a campervan or book one of the available bungalows, with access to the campsite facilities. It is a “residential” festival model that combines music, outdoor life and community for the entire duration of the event.

Isola di Capo Rizzuto and the Ionian coast

Isola di Capo Rizzuto is a town on the Ionian coast of the Crotone area, famous for its clear waters and for the Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area, one of the largest in Italy. The beaches, seabeds and sunsets over the Ionian Sea form the natural backdrop to the festival, which chose this stretch of coast precisely for its intimate atmosphere in contact with the sea. The area is easily reached along the Crotone coast and is close to Crotone airport. The full calendar of the region's summer evenings is on the events in Calabria page.

Date and duration

The event is scheduled for 20 August 2026 – 23 August 2026. Check for any changes announced by the organisers shortly before travelling.

Venue

The listed venue is Camping San Paolo, Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR). Follow current information from the organiser and municipality for access, parking and local transport.

Organisers and participants

Published event information names . 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 DubStone Festival 2026 take place?

From 20 to 23 August 2026, over four days and four nights.

Where is the festival held?

At Camping San Paolo in Isola di Capo Rizzuto, in the province of Crotone, directly overlooking the sea.

Which edition is this?

It is the 11th edition of the festival.

What kind of event is it?

A festival entirely dedicated to dub music and sound-system culture, from its reggae roots to electronic influences.

Can you stay overnight during the festival?

Yes: the festival takes place at a seaside campsite where you can pitch a tent, stay in a campervan or book a bungalow, with access to the campsite facilities.

Which province is Isola di Capo Rizzuto in?

The province of Crotone, on Calabria's Ionian coast, in the area of the Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area.

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