“Lorenzo Calogero” Poetry Festival

Melicuccà · Melicuccà, Costa Viola, Calabria

6 August 2026 – 11 August 2026

Concluded event

From 6 to 11 August 2026, Melicuccà will host the “Lorenzo Calogero” Poetry Festival, an event dedicated to the poetic word, cultural memory and the languages of the contemporary world. In the birthplace of Lorenzo Calogero – one of the most intense and original voices in 20th-century Italian poetry – poetry once again becomes a space for meeting, listening and sharing. For six days, the streets, squares and iconic locations of the village will welcome poets, writers, artists, scholars, musicians and leading figures from contemporary culture.

The "Lorenzo Calogero" Poetry Festival

From 6 to 11 August 2026 Melicuccà hosts the "Lorenzo Calogero" Poetry Festival, an event dedicated to the poetic word, cultural memory and the languages of the contemporary world. For six days the streets, squares and iconic locations of the village welcome poets, writers, artists, scholars, musicians and leading figures from contemporary culture. Poetry once again becomes a space for meeting, listening and sharing, in the village that was the birthplace of one of the most intense poets of 20th-century Italy.

Lorenzo Calogero and his village

The festival takes its name from Lorenzo Calogero, one of the most original and intense voices in 20th-century Italian poetry, whose hometown is Melicuccà. Celebrating him in the place of his origins means retying the thread between his poetic legacy and the questions, sensibilities and visions of the present. For a few days the village becomes an open-air cultural laboratory, where the poet's memory dialogues with the writing and arts of today, involving residents and visitors.

The programme and discovering Melicuccà

The programme features talks, readings, discussions, performances, music, art and moments of reflection, linking Calogero's legacy with contemporary culture. The Poetry Festival is also an invitation to discover Melicuccà, a village of the Reggio Calabria hinterland at the foot of the Aspromonte, through the power of words and the beauty of participation. It is a journey that brings together culture, the local area and the community, alongside the rich calendar of events in Calabria during the summer.

Date and duration

The event is scheduled for 6 August 2026 – 11 August 2026. Check for any changes announced by the organisers shortly before travelling.

Venue

The listed venue is Melicuccà. Follow current information from the organiser and municipality for access, parking and local transport.

Organisers and participants

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Admission and updates

Admission details are not specified in the available data. Check the official source close to the event date for confirmation of times, access and availability.

Frequently asked questions

When is the "Lorenzo Calogero" Poetry Festival held?

From 6 to 11 August 2026, over six days, in Melicuccà.

Where does it take place?

In Melicuccà, among the streets, squares and iconic locations of the village, in the hinterland of the province of Reggio Calabria.

Who is the festival dedicated to?

To the poet Lorenzo Calogero, one of the most intense voices of 20th-century Italian poetry, whose hometown is Melicuccà.

What kind of events does it offer?

Talks, readings, discussions, performances, music, art and moments of reflection.

Who takes part in the event?

Poets, writers, artists, scholars, musicians and leading figures from contemporary culture.

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