Francesca Michielin in concert

Piazza Santa Maria della Minerva · Laureana di Borrello, Costa Viola, Calabria

19 August 2026

Live music comes to one of the villages in the Calabrian hinterland with a concert by Francesca Michielin, headliner of the Strega Summer Tour 2026. On 19 August, in Piazza Santa Maria della Minerva in Laureana di Borrello, the artist takes to the stage with a show that combines contemporary songwriting, experimental sound and stage presence. A live performance featuring a mix of recent tracks and songs that have marked her artistic journey.

The concert: date, venue and admission

Francesca Michielin is back on stage and brings the Strega comanda / Summer Tour 2026 to Calabria. The date is Wednesday 19 August 2026, from 10:00 pm, in Piazza Santa Maria della Minerva, in the hamlet of Stelletanone in Laureana di Borrello, in the province of Reggio Calabria. It is the tour’s only stop in the Reggio Calabria area and admission is free: the concert is part of the celebrations in honour of San Rocco, the highlight of the village’s summer. Expect a live show that alternates her most recent tracks with the songs that have defined her career, blending songwriting, electronic sound and a direct connection with the audience in the square.

Who is Francesca Michielin and what to expect

A singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and one of the most recognisable voices in Italian music, Francesca Michielin has moved across pop, songwriting and electronica, building a personal, ever-evolving career. The Strega comanda / Summer Tour 2026 is built around her new single “Strega comanda” and takes the artist to squares and scenic locations across Italy. In Laureana di Borrello the concert promises a setlist mixing beloved hits and recent productions, in an intimate open-air summer format designed to get the whole square singing.

Stelletanone and Piazza Santa Maria della Minerva

The concert takes place in Stelletanone, a hamlet of Laureana di Borrello set in the hinterland of the Piana di Gioia Tauro, among olive groves and hills a few kilometres from the Costa Viola. The setting is Piazza Santa Maria della Minerva, the heart of village life and the natural stage for the San Rocco patronal celebrations. Choosing a village square for such an important date captures the spirit of the tour: quality music that also reaches smaller towns, celebrating the places of the Calabrian hinterland.

How to get to Laureana di Borrello

Laureana di Borrello is reachable by car from the A2 del Mediterraneo motorway: the most convenient exit is Rosarno, from which you continue inland for about twenty minutes to the village and the hamlet of Stelletanone. From Gioia Tauro and the Tyrrhenian coast the town is about twenty minutes away, while from Reggio Calabria you take the A2 northbound in just under an hour. The nearest railway station is Rosarno, on the Tyrrhenian line. As this is a free open-air concert, it is best to arrive well before the 10:00 pm start to find a spot and park in the town centre. For a food stop along the way, take a look at where to eat in Rosarno.

Where to eat and stay nearby

A summer concert is the perfect excuse to discover the Piana di Gioia Tauro and the Costa Viola. Near Laureana di Borrello you'll find several dining options within easy reach: browse the selected restaurants in Taurianova, Gioia Tauro, Polistena and Cittanova. If you plan to stay overnight after the show, you'll find a selection of places to stay near the venue below; you can also browse all rentals in the area to find the most convenient accommodation for the evening.

Frequently asked questions

When is Francesca Michielin's concert in Laureana di Borrello?

The concert takes place on Wednesday 19 August 2026, starting at 10:00 pm, in Piazza Santa Maria della Minerva in Stelletanone di Laureana di Borrello (RC).

Is the concert free or ticketed?

Admission is free. The show takes place in the square as part of the celebrations in honour of San Rocco, with no ticket required: access is free while places last.

Where exactly is the concert held?

In Piazza Santa Maria della Minerva, in the hamlet of Stelletanone in Laureana di Borrello, in the hinterland of the Piana di Gioia Tauro, province of Reggio Calabria.

What time does the show start?

The start is scheduled for 10:00 pm on 19 August 2026. As it is a free open-air event, it is advisable to arrive early to find a spot.

How do I get to Laureana di Borrello?

By car from the A2 del Mediterraneo motorway, Rosarno exit, then about twenty minutes inland. From Gioia Tauro and the coast the village is around twenty minutes away; the nearest railway station is Rosarno, on the Tyrrhenian line.

Is it part of a tour? Are there other dates in Calabria?

Yes, the date is part of Francesca Michielin's Strega comanda / Summer Tour 2026, produced by Vivo Concerti. Laureana di Borrello is the only date in the province of Reggio Calabria.

Where can I eat or stay near the concert?

Nearby you'll find restaurants in Taurianova, Gioia Tauro and Rosarno. For overnight stays, browse rentals and holiday homes in the area near Laureana di Borrello.

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