Gin Party - Botanic Edition in Laureana di Borrello

Villa Comunale - Piazza Kennedy · Laureana di Borrello, Costa Viola, Calabria

12 August 2026

On Wednesday 12 August 2026, from 8:00 pm, the Villa Comunale in Piazza Kennedy hosts the Gin Party - Botanic Edition in Laureana di Borrello, a hillside town of the Gioia Tauro Plain in the province of Reggio Calabria. The evening is devoted to gin and its botanicals and is organised by the local group LaBo Attiva with the patronage of the town council and Sunset Beach Club as main sponsor. Here is everything you need to know, from what a botanic gin party is to the setting in the town's public garden, how to reach the venue and where to stay nearby.

The event at a glance

The Gin Party - Botanic Edition takes place on Wednesday 12 August 2026 from 8:00 pm at the Villa Comunale in Piazza Kennedy, in the heart of Laureana di Borrello, in the province of Reggio Calabria. The evening is organised by LaBo Attiva with the patronage of the Municipality and brings a night dedicated to gin and the world of botanicals to the town's public garden, at the height of summer just before Ferragosto. The poster does not mention prices, admission details or a detailed programme: for last-minute updates, the organisers' channels are the reference point.

What a botanic gin party is

A gin party is an evening built around gin and its aromatic soul: the botanicals, meaning the herbs, roots, citrus fruits and spices that give each label its character. At events of this kind, now common across Italy on the wave of the growth of mixology and craft gin, the spirit is explored through gin and tonics and cocktails mixed on the spot, to be enjoyed slowly in a convivial setting. The Botanic Edition subtitle points exactly in this direction: an elegant, relaxed evening where gin is appreciated for its aromas and nuances, without haste and in moderation.

The setting: the Villa Comunale in Piazza Kennedy

The Villa Comunale overlooks Piazza Kennedy, the civic heart of Laureana di Borrello: the town hall and the school face the same square, and the public garden is the usual stage for the town's summer and cultural events. In August the villa becomes an open-air living room, with the greenery and the cool hillside air as a backdrop: an ideal setting for an evening that lives on atmosphere, conversation and drinks to be savoured slowly.

LaBo Attiva, the municipal patronage and the main sponsor

The evening is organised by LaBo Attiva, a local association from Laureana di Borrello, with the patronage of the Municipality, whose coat of arms appears on the official poster. The main sponsor of the event is Sunset Beach Club in Palmi, on the Tyrrhenian coast of the Reggio Calabria area.

Laureana di Borrello and the Gioia Tauro Plain

Laureana di Borrello is a hillside town of about 4,600 inhabitants, sitting at roughly 270 metres above sea level in the Mesima valley, at the foot of the Serre hills, and is one of the 33 municipalities of the Gioia Tauro Plain. Its origins are medieval and tied to the Byzantine presence in Calabria: the name is thought to come from the laure, the cells of the Greek monks around which the first settlement grew, while the second part of the name recalls the ancient county of Borrello, to which the town was joined in feudal times under the Angevins, the Aragonese and the Ruffo family. Visitors arriving for the evening will find a historic centre of narrow lanes and old buildings in the inland part of the Reggio Calabria area.

How to get there

By car, the reference point is the A2 Mediterranean motorway: take the Rosarno exit and follow the provincial road for about 10-15 minutes to the centre of Laureana di Borrello. From Reggio Calabria the distance is about 57 kilometres. Once in town, the Villa Comunale is on Piazza Kennedy, right in the centre, next to the town hall.

Practical information

The appointment is for Wednesday 12 August 2026 from 8:00 pm. The poster does not mention prices or admission details: as is customary at this kind of evening, tastings and drinks are paid for on site, but for confirmation and details the organisers are the reference point. By law, alcohol may only be served to guests aged 18 or over, and everyone is invited to drink responsibly. If you want to turn the evening into a short holiday, you can explore things to do in Laureana di Borrello among the restaurants and activities in the area.

Frequently asked questions

When and where does the Gin Party - Botanic Edition take place?

On Wednesday 12 August 2026 from 8:00 pm at the Villa Comunale in Piazza Kennedy, Laureana di Borrello, in the province of Reggio Calabria.

How much does admission to the Gin Party cost?

The poster does not mention prices or admission details. As is customary at this kind of event, tastings and drinks are paid for on site; for confirmation and details it is best to contact the organisers, LaBo Attiva.

What is a gin party?

It is an evening dedicated to gin and its botanicals: gin and tonics and cocktails mixed on the spot, with a focus on the herbs, citrus fruits and spices that characterise each label, in a relaxed, convivial setting.

Who organises the event?

The event is organised by LaBo Attiva with the patronage of the Municipality of Laureana di Borrello; the main sponsor of the evening is Sunset Beach Club in Palmi.

Can minors be served alcohol?

No: in Italy, serving alcohol to anyone under 18 is prohibited by law. All guests are invited to drink responsibly.

How do I get to the Villa Comunale in Laureana di Borrello?

By car from the A2 motorway, Rosarno exit, then follow the provincial road for about 10-15 minutes; the Villa Comunale is on Piazza Kennedy, in the town centre, next to the town hall.

Where can I stay overnight for the event?

Laureana di Borrello and the nearby villages offer homes and accommodation for every need: you can start your search with the [holiday rentals in Laureana di Borrello](/affitti?comune=Laureana+di+Borrello).

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