Sagra du Pruppu 2026 – 31st Octopus Festival in Joppolo, Calabria

Lungomare di Joppolo · Joppolo, Costa Viola, Calabria

4 August 2026

Concluded event

Sagra du Pruppu 2026 – 31st Octopus Festival in Joppolo, Calabria is held on 4 August 2026 at Lungomare di Joppolo, 89863 Joppolo (VV). The event is organised by Amministrazione Comunale di Joppolo. The line-up includes DJ set. A ticket is required to attend, priced at €20. The Costa degli Dei is the Tyrrhenian stretch of the Vibo Valentia area between Pizzo and Nicotera, known for sheer cliffs and pale beaches. Markets and food festivals share the same format: stalls along the streets of the centre, local producers and evening music.

The 31st Sagra du Pruppu in Joppolo

On 4 August 2026 the Joppolo seafront hosts the 31st edition of the Sagra du Pruppu, the historic Octopus Festival of the Costa degli Dei, held in memory of Domenico Burzi. From 8:00 pm the village overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea turns into a large open-air celebration where traditional Calabrian seafood cooking meets live music. One of the longest-running dates on Joppolo's summer calendar, it draws residents and tourists every year along the Vibo Valentia coast, on the stretch between Tropea and Capo Vaticano.

'U pruppu and the festival menu

The undisputed star is 'u pruppu, octopus caught in the waters of Joppolo and cooked following the old recipes of local fishermen. A single €20 ticket includes a full fixed menu: fresh pasta with octopus, octopus salad and polpo alla Joppolese, the village's traditional dish, served with wine or water and bread. It is a tasting journey that tells the story of Joppolo's bond with the sea and its culinary tradition, at one of the best-known seafood festivals in the area.

Joppolo and the Costa degli Dei

Joppolo is a small municipality in the province of Vibo Valentia, overlooking one of the finest stretches of the Costa degli Dei, the coastline linking Tropea, Capo Vaticano and Nicotera. From the village the view reaches across the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Aeolian Islands on the clearest days. The festival is a chance to discover this corner of the coast, pairing a food celebration with the charm of sunsets over the sea. Visitors staying nearby can plan the evening alongside other events in Calabria.

Practical information

The festival starts at 8:00 pm and continues into the evening with a live DJ set, the sea as a natural backdrop. The event is organised by the Municipality of Joppolo. In case of rain the event is cancelled. Arriving early is recommended: parking is available near the seafront, but a large turnout is expected for this anniversary edition. The single €20 ticket includes the full octopus menu.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Sagra du Pruppu 2026 take place?

On 4 August 2026, starting at 8:00 pm.

Where is it held?

On the Joppolo seafront, in the province of Vibo Valentia, on the Costa degli Dei.

Which edition is it?

It is the 31st edition of the Octopus Festival, held in memory of Domenico Burzi.

How much is the ticket and what does it include?

The single ticket costs €20 and includes a fixed menu: fresh pasta with octopus, octopus salad and polpo alla Joppolese, with wine or water and bread.

Is there music during the festival?

Yes, the evening is animated by a live DJ set on the seafront.

Who organises the event?

The Municipality of Joppolo.

What happens in case of bad weather?

In case of rain the event is cancelled.

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