Color Fest 14 returns from 11 to 13 August 2026 on the Riviera dei Tramonti, Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino in Lamezia Terme (CZ), Calabria. Fourteenth edition for the most important independent festival in Southern Italy, which once again this year brings to the Tyrrhenian shore an international-level lineup with exclusive artists and unique dates in Calabria.

Three days of music, from sunset to night, in one of the most evocative locations in the South: the beach and pine forest of the Lametino seafront, overlooking the sunset that gave the Riviera its name. An experience that combines live concerts, art, nature and Calabrian culture in a single event. The tagline of this edition is “Summer on a Solitary Beach” and the festival is organised by the association Che Cosa Sono Le Nuvole APS, active since 2012 in cultural production in Calabria.

Tickets are already on sale at colorfest.it/tickets-info/ with prices starting at €35. Below you will find the lineup announced so far (more artists will be announced in the coming weeks) and all details on prices and subscription types.

Lineup Color Fest 2026: all artists announced

The fourteenth edition of the Color Fest has already unveiled 14 of the 20 plus artists on the programme. Here is the breakdown by day, with the information available at the moment. The lineup is being updated: new announcements will follow.

Monday 11 August 2026 - Day 1

Apparat live - first time ever in Calabria

German musician and producer Sascha Ring, aka Apparat, is coming to Color Fest for the first time ever in Calabria. Well-known to the general public for composing the theme song for the Netflix series “Dark” and for his Grammy nomination with the album LP5, Apparat is a landmark of contemporary global electronica. In 2026, he presented his new album “A Hum Of Maybe” live, co-produced with Philipp Johann Thimm, continuing a musical journey that mixes modular textures, sophisticated electronics and hypnotic vocals. He is also one half of Moderat, a supergroup that has filled arenas all over the world. His concert at the Color Fest is an exclusive date for southern Italy: an unmissable opportunity for those looking for an Apparat live show in the Mezzogiorno. One-day ticket from €44.

C'mon Tigre

A musical project that fuses world music, jazz, electronics and psychedelia in a unique, cinematic sound. C'mon Tigre bring their blend of acoustic instruments and contemporary production to the Color Fest stage for a sensorial and engaging live show. Among the most appreciated projects on the Italian independent scene for their ability to create sound worlds without geographical boundaries.

James Holden & Wacław Zimpel

Two giants of contemporary experimental music meet at Color Fest. James Holden, legendary British producer from the Border Community circuit, joins forces with Polish clarinetist and composer Wacław Zimpel in a project that fuses analogue electronics and acoustic improvisation. A rare sound experience, perfect for those looking for electronic and experimental music concerts in Calabria.

Gaia Banfi

Singer-songwriter of the new Italian scene, Gaia Banfi brings her intimate and sophisticated pop to Color Fest. A fresh voice on the national independent scene.

Additional artists for 11 August will be announced shortly.

Tuesday 12 August 2026 - Day 2

Cosmo - Morning Concert (8:00-11:00) - Dedicated ticket: 35€

The most eagerly awaited event of the day is the matinee concert by Cosmo, who will perform from 8:00 to 11:00 am in a completely new live format. Marco D'Ambrosio, aka Cosmo, will present live songs from his new album “La Fonte”, to be released on 17 April 2026 by Columbia Records / 42Records, anticipated by the single “Ciao”. The album, written and produced together with Alessio Natalizia (Not Waving), comes ten years after Cosmo's consecration with “L'ultima festa”. After years of live experimentation - from Cosmotrain to eight-hour concert parties, from the Forum in Milan to the Feste dell'Amore - Cosmo once again reinvents the concert format: a sonic journey from waking up to the beginning of the day, between dilated atmospheres and moments of pure energy. The Lamezia Terme date at the Color Fest is officially in the calendar of the Matinée Tour 2026. A dedicated ticket is available for this special concert at €35.

The Zen Circus - only date in Calabria

The Zen Circus return to Color Fest for a single date in Calabria. The band from Pisa, a pillar of Italian independent rock for over twenty years, has already graced the festival stages in past editions, confirming a special bond with the Calabrian audience. With a discography ranging from punk to singer-songwriter and a legendary live presence, The Zen Circus' concert in Lamezia Terme is an unmissable appointment for those looking for rock concerts in Calabria and southern Italy. One-day ticket from 49€.

Tutti Fenomeni - only date in Calabria

An eclectic artist of the Roman scene, Tutti Fenomeni brings his experimental and surreal pop to Color Fest 2026 in a single date in Calabria. An unpredictable live show, between irony and introspection, that promises to surprise the festival audience.

Yīn Yīn

Dutch band Yīn Yīn comes to Calabria with their explosive blend of Asian funk, disco and tropical psychedelia. Known for their overwhelming live shows and a discography that has won over international critics, Yīn Yīn promise one of the most danceable performances of Color Fest 2026. A concert not to be missed for those who love world music and groove in southern Italy.

Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia (special guest)

Nico Arezzo performs at the Color Fest with an exceptional special guest: Anna Castiglia, winner of the Targa Tenco 2025 as best first work with the album “Mi Piace”. A meeting between two voices of the new Italian singer-songwriter generation, in a live show celebrating the freshness and talent of the independent scene. Not to be missed for those looking for singer-songwriter and author music concerts in Calabria.

Additional artists for 12 August will be announced shortly.

Wednesday 13 August 2026 - Day 3

La Niña - only date in Calabria - winner Targa Tenco 2025

La Niña, stage name of the Neapolitan singer-songwriter Carola Moccia, arrives at Color Fest for a single date in Calabria. Her album “Furèsta”, released in March 2025 by BMG and entirely in Neapolitan dialect, won the Targa Tenco 2025 as best album in dialect, consecrating her as one of the most original artists on the contemporary Italian scene. Rolling Stone called her a hybrid between Teresa De Sio and Rosalía. Her music blends Neapolitan tradition, sound experimentation and contemporary urgencies in a powerful and visionary project. La Niña's concert at Color Fest is a unique opportunity to hear her live in Calabria. One-day ticket from €44.

Django Django

British band Django Django, beloved for their mix of art-rock, synth-pop and psychedelia, arrive at Color Fest 2026. With four critically acclaimed albums and an electrifying live presence, Django Django are among the most exciting bands on the international indie-rock scene. Their concert in Lamezia Terme represents a rare opportunity to see them live in southern Italy. An unmissable event for lovers of alternative rock and independent music in Calabria.

Deadletter

A London post-punk band with an abrasive and theatrical sound, Deadletter bring to Color Fest 2026 their raw energy and visceral performances that have made them one of the revelations of the British underground scene. Spoken word, pressing groove and punk attitude for a live show that promises to set the Riviera dei Tramonti on fire.

Mai Mai

Italian experimental project exploring the boundaries between industrial music, drone and Mediterranean sound ethnography. Mai Mai brings to Color Fest a unique listening experience, hypnotic and disturbing at the same time, perfect for those seeking experimental and ritual sounds in southern Italy.

Additional artists for 13 August will be announced shortly.

Tickets and Prices Color Fest 2026: how much and where to buy

Tickets for the Color Fest 2026 are already available online at colorfest.it/tickets-info/. Different formulas allow you to choose the most suitable solution: full season tickets for all three days, single day tickets, two-day combinations or the special ticket for Cosmo's morning concert. Here are all the prices in detail:

Full subscription (11-12-13 August) - 104€

The full season ticket for all three days of Color Fest 14 for the price of €104. The most convenient formula to enjoy the entire festival experience, from the first to the last concert, on the Riviera dei Tramonti.

Ticket 11 August - 1 Day - 44€

Daily for the first day with Apparat live, C'mon Tigre, James Holden & Wacław Zimpel, Gaia Banfi and other artists yet to be announced.

Ticket 11+12 August - 2 Days - 79€

Two-day combination for the first and second day of the festival.

Ticket 12 August - Cosmo Concert in the Morning - 35€

Ticket exclusively for Cosmo's matinee concert, from 8:00 to 11:00 am. The most affordable price of the festival, for a unique live experience. Note: this ticket only gives access to Cosmo's morning concert.

Ticket 12 August - 1 Day - 49€

Full day 2 with The Zen Circus, Tutti Fenomeni, Yīn Yīn, Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia and other artists to be announced. Includes access to the evening programme, not to Cosmo's morning concert.

Ticket 12+13 August - 2 Days - 79€

Two-day combination for the second and third day of the festival.

Ticket 13 August - 1 Day - 44€

Daily for the third and final day with La Niña, Django Django, Deadletter, Mai Mai and other artists to be announced.

All concerts take place at the Riviera dei Tramonti - Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino, Lamezia Terme (CZ). Tickets can be purchased online at colorfest.it/tickets-info/.

How to get to Color Fest 2026 in Lamezia Terme

Lamezia Terme is one of the most easily accessible points in Calabria, thanks to the presence of the international airport, the railway station on the Tyrrhenian main line and the A2 motorway junction. The festival location, the Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino promenade, is about 10 minutes from the Lamezia Terme Centrale railway station and can also be reached by a dedicated shuttle service, activated in previous editions. Each year, the Color Fest welcomes more than 60% spectators from outside the region, confirming its role as a tourist and cultural attraction for Calabria.

Why choose the Color Fest: music, sea and Calabria

The Color Fest is not just a music festival: it is an immersive experience that combines top-class concerts, the natural beauty of the Calabrian coastline and a multidisciplinary cultural proposal. Since its first edition in 2013, the festival has hosted artists such as Franz Ferdinand, Editors, Brunori Sas, Cosmo, Marlene Kuntz, Afterhours, Fulminacci, Nu Genea, Iosonouncane, Verdena, Nada, Colapesce Dimartino, The Zen Circus, Motta, La Rappresentante Di Lista and many others, establishing itself as one of the most important independent festivals in Italy.

The location on the Riviera dei Tramonti offers beach, pine forest and breathtaking sunsets, with well-equipped lidos, a camping area and an atmosphere that turns every day into a complete tourist experience. For those looking for concerts, festivals and live music in southern Italy during summer 2026, the Color Fest is the answer.

Summary: Color Fest 14 - Dates, Location, Artists and Prices

Event: Colour Fest 14 - “Summer on a Solitary Beach”

Dates: 11, 12 and 13 August 2026

Location: Riviera dei Tramonti - Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino, Lamezia Terme (CZ), Calabria

Organisation: What Are Clouds APS

Official website: colourfest.co.uk

Tickets: colourfest.co.uk/tickets-info/

Prices: from 35€ (Cosmo concert in the morning) to 104€ (3-day season ticket)

Announced artists: Apparat, C'mon Tigre, James Holden & Wacław Zimpel, Gaia Banfi, Cosmo, The Zen Circus, Tutti Fenomeni, Yīn Yīn, Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia, La Niña, Django Django, Deadletter, Mai Mai + others to be announced