Jova Summer Party

Calabria Music Arena · Catanzaro, Costa Viola, Calabria

22 August 2026

Concluded event

The Jova Summer Party 2026 arrives in Calabria with a highly anticipated stop: on Saturday 22 August, the Calabria Music Arena will become the beating heart of the Italian musical summer. After a long break following his accident, Lorenzo Jovanotti finally returns to the stage with 'The Ark of Loré', a project that is much more than a tour: a symbolic and musical journey that combines new sounds, encounters, cycling, adventure, energy and celebration. A collective story to be experienced and built together, step by step, song by song.

Event details

The Jova Summer Party 2026 arrives in Calabria with a highly anticipated stop: on Saturday 22 August, the Calabria Music Arena in Catanzaro becomes the beating heart of the Italian musical summer. After a long break following his accident, Lorenzo Jovanotti finally returns to the stage with L’Arca di Loré, a project that is much more than a tour: a symbolic and musical journey that combines new sounds, encounters, cycling, adventure, energy and celebration. It is a collective story to be experienced and built together, song by song, in a venue that has already made history among Calabria's major concerts.

A format from day to night

The Catanzaro date is one of the stops on Jovanotti's 2026 summer tour and is conceived as a real musical village, with music from the afternoon until late at night between DJ sets and live performances. Guest star Federico Scavo is announced to open the evening with some of his best-known hits and to join Lorenzo on stage; the line-up also features Molella, Chiello, Ghetto Kumbé, Davide Ambrogio, Francesco Giannini and Maddalena, alongside further surprise guests. The event draws a large crowd, with attendance expected to reach tens of thousands of people.

Catanzaro and the Calabria Music Arena

The concert takes place at the Calabria Music Arena in Catanzaro, the regional capital overlooking the Ionian Sea in the Gulf of Squillace. The city, set between two seas a short distance from the coast, offers beaches, a historic centre and good transport links, all useful for those travelling in for the evening. To plan a holiday in Calabria around the concert, you can discover more events in Calabria taking place during the summer.

Date and duration

The event is scheduled for 22 August 2026. Check for any changes announced by the organisers shortly before travelling.

Venue

The listed venue is Calabria Music Arena, Catanzaro. Follow current information from the organiser and municipality for access, parking and local transport.

Organisers and participants

Published event information names , Jovanotti, Federico Scavo, Molella, Chiello, Ghetto Kumbé, Davide Ambrogio, Francesco Giannini, Maddalena. 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 is the Jova Summer Party in Catanzaro?

The concert takes place on Saturday 22 August 2026.

Where is the event held?

At the Calabria Music Arena in Catanzaro, the regional capital in the province of Catanzaro.

Who performs besides Jovanotti?

The announced line-up includes guest star Federico Scavo, plus Molella, Chiello, Ghetto Kumbé, Davide Ambrogio, Francesco Giannini and Maddalena, with further surprise guests.

What kind of show is the Jova Summer Party?

It is a celebration and music format running from the afternoon into the night, with DJ sets and live performances, tied to the L’Arca di Loré project.

Is it part of a tour?

Yes, the Catanzaro date is one of the stops on Jovanotti's 2026 summer tour.

Which province is Catanzaro in?

Catanzaro is the regional capital and the main town of the province of Catanzaro, on the Ionian side of the region.

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