There are 10 days to go until Color Fest 14: the countdown to the 14th edition It is officially in its peak phase. From today, 1 August 2026, the two digits of the countdown are starting to look a bit scary: in exactly ten days, l’11 August 2026, the lights come on over the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme (CZ), on the Riviera of Sunsets, for three days of independent music under the slogan “Summer on a Solitary Beach”. The Colour Fest 14 the’11, 12 and 13 August 2026, organised, as always, by What Are Clouds APS. If you’re still waiting for the right moment to make up your mind, that moment is now: the subscriptions are running out and some of the accommodation is already sold out.

10 days to go until Color Fest 14: where are we now?

A 10 days until Colour Fest 14, the scene is that of the final stretch of a festival that’s almost sold out: three days, four stages by the sea, beyond twenty artists between Italy and abroad, and a sharp rise in demand for tickets. In short: the best-value options are the first to go. The’Full Subscription is the first to be affected — the subscriptions are running out — and as regards housing, the Camping Ulisse is already fully booked for 12 and 13 August. Those arriving now will still find everything they need to get by, but with less choice. From here on to the’11 August Every day counts.

The final checklist: what to do over the next 10 days

To get to the’11 August without any worries (and without any nasty last-minute surprises), this is the essential checklist to be ticked off in the coming days. In order of priority:

1. Get your tickets now. The subscriptions are running out: if you want all three days, the’Full Subscription It’s the most cost-effective option, but it’s also the one that runs out first. Buy here.
2. Book your accommodation. The Camping Ulisse is fully booked for 12 and 13 August: remains available the Lido La Baia (from 60 euro), just a stone’s throw from the stage. Book it before that one goes too.
3. Choose the days. If you can’t make it for all three days, choose now from day ticket and formulas 2 days: We’ve set out the programme for each evening below to help you.
4. Plan your trip to Calabria. Flights, trains and cars to Lamezia Terme They fill up in the middle of August: book them at the same time as your tickets.
5. Create your own timetable. With four stages With over twenty acts on the bill, it’s worth making a note of the must-see shows in advance.

With the first two points secured, the Colour Fest 14 It’s practically yours. The rest are just details that will make the experience even smoother.

The day-by-day programme

Here are the three days of Colour Fest 14, each with its own character. Use this guide to decide when to be there — although, trust me, the right answer is all three days.

Day 1 — Tuesday 11 August 2026

The opening track is a masterstroke, blending visionary electronic music with singer-songwriter style. The Day 1 of the’11 August lists:

• Apparat — Sascha Ring’s emotive and cinematic electronic music
• C'mon Tigre — the Afro-jazz collective with a mysterious identity
• James Holden & Wacław Zimpel — modular synthesisers and a clarinet in a trance
• Gaia Banfi, Labadessa, Cloudface e First Room to the Right — the new Italian independent scene

Day 2 — Wednesday 12 August 2026

The most action-packed day, featuring an exclusive event that alone is worth the trip: the Cosmo’s dawn concert, from 7.30 am to 11 am on stage Pine forest. In Day 2 of 12 August you’ll find:

• Sébastien Tellier — French pop elegance with a visionary twist
• Cosmo - the dawn concert (7.30–11) on the Pinewood Stage, a ritual not to be missed
• The Zen Circus — the epitome of Italian indie rock
• All Phenomena, Yin Yin, Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia e Populous

Day 3 — Thursday 13 August 2026

The grand finale combining Southern singer-songwriters, art-rock and international post-punk. The Day 3 of 13 August brings it to a fitting close with:

• La Niña — the visionary and ritualistic Neapolitan
• Dimartino — sophisticated and pop-oriented Sicilian singer-songwriting
• Django Django — British psychedelic art-rock
• Deadletter, Mai Mai and the DJ set by OKGIORGIO to close the track

Would you like the full picture, artist by artist? You’ll find it in the official line-up of Color Fest 2026.

Four stages by the sea

All of this takes place on four stages overlooking the water: the Tramonti Stage (CUPRA Stage)the Pinewood Stage — that of the Cosmo’s dawn concert —, the Future Stage and the Marley Stage dedicated to acoustic guitars, to which is added the Colour Market. The main shows They set off in the late afternoon, when the sunset sets the Falcone and Borsellino promenade, and they carry on with DJ sets until the small hours. That’s exactly the spirit of “Summer on a Solitary Beach”, and that is one of the reasons why the Colour Fest It has now become a regular fixture among the Southern Italy Festival 2026.

Tickets and accommodation: the situation 10 days before the event

This is the bit you need to read carefully, because this is where the countdown really kicks in. The Tickets for Color Fest 14 are on sale at Ticketmaster from 39 euros, using the following formulas:

• Full Subscription — all three days, the best choice: running out
• Day ticket — only the’11, only the 12 or just the 13 August
• 2-Day Packages — 11-12 or 12–13 August, for two consecutive evenings

When it comes to housing, the picture is clear: the Camping Ulisse (from 70 euro) è sold out for 12 and 13 August. The Lido La Baia (from 60 euro), which lets you stay just a stone’s throw from the stage — but it’s the last remaining sea-front option, so you need to book it now. If you wait, there’s a real risk you’ll end up having to find accommodation far from the festival in the middle of the peak season. To help you find your way around, see also the guides on the festival campsite in Calabria and on summer in Calabria.

Frequently asked questions about the Color Fest 14 countdown

When does Colour Fest 14 start?

The Colour Fest 14 begin Tuesday 11 August 2026 and the 12 and the 13 August, on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme (CZ). As of today, 1 August, there are exactly 10 days in prime time.

Are season tickets still available?

Yes, but the subscriptions are running out. The’Full Subscription For all three days, this is the best value option and also the one that sells out first: a 10 days It’s best not to put it off right from the start. You can buy it at Ticketmaster from 39 euros.

Can I still book a place at Camping Ulisse?

No: the Camping Ulisse is fully booked for 12 and 13 August. The only sea-facing option still available is the Lido La Baia, from 60 euro, which we recommend you book as soon as possible.

Can I come for just one day?

Of course. As well as the’Full Subscription The following are available: day tickets (11, 12 or 13 August) and the 2Days packages (11–12 or 12–13). You can find all the options and direct links at the festival’s tickets page.

How many stages are there, and where is it taking place?

The festival takes place on the Riviera of Sunsets by Lamezia Terme, in Calabria, on four stages: Tramonti Stage (CUPRA Stage), Pinewood Stage, Future Stage e Marley Stage, plus the Colour Market.

The countdown has begun: are you in?

Ten days. So much separates us today, 1 August 2026, from the very first note of the Colour Fest 14, l’11 August on Riviera of Sunsets by Lamezia Terme. But the countdown isn’t just about the festival: it’s also about the last chances to get there on the best terms. The subscriptions are running outthe Camping Ulisse is fully booked on 12 and 13 August and the Lido La Baia It’s the last option with a sea view. Don’t let the countdown decide for you: book your ticket and accommodation now, and see you on the’11 August.