Frankie e Canthina Band Live in Palmi

Piazza Primo Maggio · Palmi, Costa Viola, Calabria

10 August 2026

On 10 August 2026, from 10:30 pm, Piazza Primo Maggio in Palmi hosts the free live concert of the Frankie e Canthina Band, an open-air evening of live music with a repertoire of soul, funk and dance from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Admission is free and the event is part of the Agosto Palmese 2026 programme, the town's summer calendar that fills the central squares with music throughout the month of August. A concert-party in the heart of the Costa Viola, perfect for a summer night under the stars on the Tyrrhenian coast.

A free concert under the stars in Palmi

On 10 August 2026, from 10:30 pm, Piazza Primo Maggio in Palmi hosts the live concert of the Frankie e Canthina Band. Admission is free: an open-air evening of live music in the heart of the town centre, designed to get the whole square dancing. The event is part of the Agosto Palmese 2026 line-up, the summer programme of the Palmi town council that fills the central squares with music, shows and tradition every night. It is worth arriving a little early to find a spot near the stage.

The Frankie e Canthina Band

The Frankie e Canthina Band brings to the stage a repertoire of soul, funk and dance from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s: tracks that have crossed several generations and turn the show into a party to dance to on your feet, rather than a concert to watch sitting down. It is music made for summer and for the piazza, with a rhythm that engages a wide audience, from families to groups of friends and anyone spending the evening in the centre. A concert-party, perfect for an August night on the Costa Viola.

Agosto Palmese 2026, a summer of events

In August, Palmi turns into an open-air stage. The town's summer programme brings live music, shows and tradition to the central squares every evening: a long run of appointments, mostly free to enter, that keeps residents and visitors company throughout the month. The evening with the Frankie e Canthina Band is part of this calendar. Those who choose Palmi in this period find the town at its liveliest.

Piazza Primo Maggio, the heart of the events

Piazza Primo Maggio (Piazza 1° Maggio) is one of Palmi's main squares and, together with Piazza Amendola, one of the hubs of the town's summer programme, where the headline free concerts take place. It is a central space, reachable on foot from all over the old town, with bars and venues nearby where you can stop before or after the show. For the Frankie e Canthina Band concert the start time is 10:30 pm: arriving early helps you find a good spot near the stage.

How to get to Palmi

By car, take the 'Palmi' exit of the A2 del Mediterraneo motorway (Salerno-Reggio Calabria) at km 401.1: from the toll gate the centre is just a few minutes away. By train you arrive at Palmi station, on the Southern Tyrrhenian line (Battipaglia-Reggio Calabria route), from which a PPM (Piana Palmi Multiservizi) shuttle service connects to the town. Palmi looks out over the Tyrrhenian Sea along the Costa Viola, between Gioia Tauro and Bagnara Calabra: those coming from the nearby towns of the Piana di Gioia Tauro reach the centre in a few minutes by car.

Where to stay and eat

Palmi offers accommodation between the town centre and the coastal strip — the Palmi marina, the Tonnara and the Lido — ideal for combining the music evening with a day by the sea on the Costa Viola. For dinner before the concert, the area is known for its seafood cuisine and for typical dishes such as struncatura, a historic pasta of the local tradition: a stroll through the old town lets you choose among restaurants, pizzerias and bars. Those staying a few days can use Palmi as a base to explore the Costa Viola and the Piana di Gioia Tauro.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Frankie e Canthina Band concert?

Monday 10 August 2026, from 10:30 pm, in Piazza Primo Maggio, in the centre of Palmi (RC).

How much is a ticket?

Admission is free: no ticket is required.

What kind of music does the band play?

A repertoire of soul, funk and dance from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, made to get the square dancing.

Is the concert part of a wider programme?

Yes, it is part of the Agosto Palmese 2026 line-up, the Palmi town council's summer events calendar.

How do you get to Palmi?

By car via the 'Palmi' exit of the A2 del Mediterraneo motorway (km 401.1); by train to Palmi station on the Tyrrhenian line, with a PPM shuttle service to the centre.

Where can you stay and eat in Palmi?

Palmi has accommodation between the old town and the coast (marina, Tonnara, Lido) and a seafood cuisine with local dishes such as struncatura.

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