Tirreno Festival | Enrico Brignano

Arena dei Cedri · Santa Maria del Cedro, Costa Viola, Calabria

19 August 2026

Concluded event

The programme of summer events in Calabria continues with a highly anticipated performance. On 19 August 2026, Enrico Brignano will perform his new show, “Bello di Mamma!”, at the Arena dei Cedri in Santa Maria del Cedro. A beloved figure in Italian theatre and comedy, Brignano will bring his unique brand of humour to the stage in a one-man show that weaves together irony, personal storytelling, and observations of everyday life. It is a show capable of engaging a wide audience, offering both laughter and moments of reflection.

Event details

Calabria's summer programme continues with a much-anticipated date. On 19 August 2026, with the show expected to begin at 9:30 pm, Enrico Brignano brings his new show “Bello di Mamma!” to the Arena dei Cedri in Santa Maria del Cedro (CS). A beloved figure in Italian theatre and comedy, Brignano takes to the stage with a one-man show that weaves together irony, personal storytelling and observations of everyday life. It is a show able to engage a wide audience, between laughter and moments of reflection. The event is part of the Tirreno Festival programme, which once again in 2026 confirms its role in promoting the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast through nationally appealing shows.

Enrico Brignano and “Bello di Mamma!”

An actor, comedian and director from Rome, Enrico Brignano is one of the most popular figures in Italian comedy, with a long career spanning theatre, cinema and television. His stagecraft is built on affectionate, ironic storytelling about everyday life, family relationships and the small quirks of Italians. “Bello di Mamma!” is the one-man show at the centre of his long tour in the summer of 2026, with dates across several regions; the Calabrian stop in Santa Maria del Cedro is one of the chances to see the show live along the Tyrrhenian coast.

Santa Maria del Cedro and the Tyrrhenian coast

Santa Maria del Cedro is a town on the upper Tyrrhenian coast of the Cosenza area, known for growing the citron, the citrus fruit that symbolises this stretch of coastline. The Arena dei Cedri hosts summer shows and concerts in a setting close to the sea, ideal for August evenings. The town lies along the Riviera dei Cedri, the section of the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast that combines beaches, villages and farming traditions. The full programme of the region's summer evenings can be found in the events in Calabria calendar.

Practical information

The show takes place on the evening of 19 August 2026, with the performance scheduled to start at 9:30 pm, at the Arena dei Cedri in Santa Maria del Cedro. Admission is ticketed, with tickets available through the usual advance-sale channels. Santa Maria del Cedro is reached along the Cosenza stretch of the Tyrrhenian coast, in the Riviera dei Cedri area, easily accessible from Praia a Mare and the other upper-Tyrrhenian towns. Booking early is advisable given the artist's popularity.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Enrico Brignano show take place?

On Wednesday 19 August 2026, with the show expected to begin at 9:30 pm.

Where is the event held?

At the Arena dei Cedri in Santa Maria del Cedro, in the province of Cosenza.

What show is on the programme?

The one-man show “Bello di Mamma!”, blending irony, personal storytelling and observations of everyday life.

Which festival is it part of?

It is part of the Tirreno Festival, dedicated to promoting the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast.

Who is the star of the show?

Enrico Brignano, an actor, comedian and director from Rome and one of the most popular figures in Italian comedy.

Is admission free or ticketed?

Admission is ticketed, with tickets available through the usual advance-sale channels.

Which province is Santa Maria del Cedro in?

The province of Cosenza, along the Riviera dei Cedri, on the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast.

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