The Colour Fest 14 The’11 August 2026 with a Day 1 which sets the tone straight away: visionary electronic music, boundary-pushing fusions and new Italian singer-songwriter music on Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme, the Sunset Riviera. On the first day of the 14th edition of the Schiera Festival Apparat live, the C'mon Tigre, the duo James Holden & Wacław Zimpel and a team of up-and-coming artists who show us where independent music is heading. This is the complete guide to Color Fest 14 on 11 August: who’s playing, on which stages, at what time, and all the practical information you need to make the most of the Day 1.

Color Fest 14: a summary of Day 1 on 11 August 2026

The Colour Fest return to the seafront in Lamezia Terme (CZ) from the’11 to 13 August 2026 with the slogan “Summer on a Solitary Beach”: three days of concerts by the sea and in the pine forest, organised by the association What Are Clouds APS, which since 2012 has been bringing one of the most carefully curated programmes on the independent scene to Calabria. The Day 1 kicks off the music marathon with a programme that blends avant-garde electronic music and singer-songwriter acts, spread across 4 stages festival officials.

Here are the artists scheduled to perform on’11 August 2026 for the Colour Fest 14:

• Apparat (live) — the cinematic and immersive electronic music of Sascha Ring
• C'mon Tigre — the Italian collective with a wealth of influences
• James Holden & Wacław Zimpel — a fusion of modular synthesisers and the clarinet, kosmische and raga
• Gaia Banfi — art-house pop and electronic music from the new Milanese scene
• Labadessa — indie singer-songwriter music with a melancholic and ironic feel
• Cloudface — intimate and personal songwriting from the emerging scene
• First Room to the Right — the mysterious dream pop project selected by Apple Music

Apparat live: the electronic headliner on 11 August

Leading the Day 1 of Colour Fest 14 there is Apparat, stage name of Sascha Ring, one of the most influential producers in European electronic music over the last twenty years. A Berliner by choice, he is also one third of the Moderat, the famous project born out of a collaboration with Modeselektor. Under the moniker Apparat, Ring has developed a highly distinctive style in which techno, ambient, sound design and orchestral arrangements blend into an emotional flow that is rarely matched in a live setting.

The anticipation for his live performance at Lamezia Terme is fuelled by her return to recording: following the acclaimed LP5 of 2019, Apparat releases the new album “A Hum Of Maybe” the 20 February 2026 for Mute, his sixth studio album, accompanied by a full-line-up live tour in 2026. This means that the audience of the Colour Fest will have the chance to hear the latest tracks performed live by one of the artists best at turning a concert into a total experience, featuring immersive layers of sound and visuals. Full details of the show can be found on the dedicated page: Apparat at Color Fest 2026.

C’mon Tigre and Holden & Zimpel: the experimental heart of Day 1

Come on, Tigre – mergers without borders

I C'mon Tigre are an international collective of musicians and visual artists founded in Italy, capable of breaking down all genre barriers. Their sound blends jazz, Afrobeat, electronic, psychedelic and singer-songwriter music into a highly distinctive sonic mosaic. The album “Habitat”, released on 24 November 2023, is the clearest evidence of this vision: an album of collaborations that has brought together seemingly distant worlds, from the voice of Seun Kuti (heir to Fela Kuti) at the forefront of Arto Lindsay, via the Brazilian Xênia França and Italian Giovanni Truppi. On stage at the Colour Fest, i C'mon Tigre They deliver a live performance brimming with groove and visual appeal, perfect for the magical atmosphere of the seafront at night. Find out more at C’mon Tigre profile.

James Holden & Wacław Zimpel: a cosmic encounter

Among the most fascinating proposals of the’11 August there’s the duo James Holden & Wacław Zimpel. The British producer, a pioneer of modular electronics, and the Polish clarinettist and multi-instrumentalist, a leading figure in experimental jazz, met at the Rewire Festival in 2018, giving rise to a hypnotic and deeply improvisational collaboration. After the “Long Weekend EP”, recorded in just a few days at Holden’s London studio, the duo released the album “The Universe Will Take Care Of You”.” the 13 June 2025: a journey that is both cosmic and earthly, where modular synths interplay with the clarinet amidst echoes of kosmische music and Indian raga. Their set is a deeply immersive listening experience, perfect for those who love to be swept away. Full details on the page James Holden & Wacław Zimpel.

The new Italian scene: Gaia Banfi, Labadessa, Faccianuvola and Prima Stanza a Destra

The Colour Fest 14 has always been a showcase for emerging talent, and the Day 1 is no exception. Gaia Banfi, a singer-songwriter, musician and producer from Milan born in 1998, brings Lamezia his album “La Maccaia” (released on 4 April 2025 (by Trovarobato), hailed as one of the best Italian albums of the year: a sophisticated blend of pop, singer-songwriter music and electronic sounds, partly thanks to his training in jazz singing at the Bologna Conservatory. Find out more at Gaia Banfi's page.

Rounding off the line-up are three acts that showcase different facets of contemporary singer-songwriting. Labadessa weaves melancholy and irony into indie songwriting with a distinctly personal touch. Cloudface offers an intimate and introspective brand of singer-songwriting, among the most sincere offerings on the emerging scene. First Room to the Right is the anonymous Neapolitan project that has won over audiences and critics alike with its dreamy dream pop: following their debut EP “Amanda” (2025), published “The girl who played the piano” the 6 March 2026 for Sugar Music and has been chosen by Apple Music as the new name for the programme Up Next Italy.

The stages and atmosphere of Color Fest 14

The Colour Fest stretches along the Riviera of Sunsets, with the concerts taking place across 4 stages officials, each with their own identity:

• Sunsets Stage (CUPRA Stage) — the main stage facing the sea, where the setting sun takes centre stage
• Pinewood Stage — nestled amongst the pine trees, for the most immersive live performances
• Future Stage — a space dedicated to electronic sounds and new forms of expression
• Marley Stage — the intimate, cosy acoustic stage

Completing the experience is the Colour Market, the area dedicated to crafts, food and independent businesses. The concert times for the Day 1 The events are concentrated in the afternoon and evening, with the first sets starting after sunset and continuing late into the night: the detailed programme with the official timetable is announced on the festival’s social media channels in the days leading up to the event. Our advice is to arrive at your leisure, enjoy the sunset along the seafront and let the music guide you from one stage to the next. The whole Complete line-up of the Color Fest 2026 is available online.

How to get there and where to stay

The Colour Fest 14 is held on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme (CZ), a strategic and easily accessible location: the town is served by the’Lamezia Terme International Airport, the railway station on the Tyrrhenian line and the A2 motorway junction. For those arriving from outside the region, it is one of the most easily accessible seaside festivals in southern Italy.

When it comes to accommodation, the festival offers options that capture the true holiday spirit: the Camping Ulisse from 70 euro and the Lido La Baia from 60 euro. Please note: availability is subject to change: the Camping Ulisse it appears that sold out for 12 and 13 August, whilst the Lido La Baia. If you’d like to combine concerts, the seaside and local experiences, do take a look at the suggestions on camping and festivals in Calabria and ideas for your summer in Calabria.

Frequently asked questions about Color Fest 14 on 11 August

Who’s playing at Color Fest 14 on 11 August?

The Day 1 of the’11 August 2026 sees on stage Apparat (live), the C'mon Tigre, James Holden & Wacław Zimpel, Gaia Banfi, Labadessa, Cloudface e First Room to the Right.

Where is Color Fest 14 taking place?

The festival is held on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme (CZ), the Riviera dei Tramonti, from the’11 to 13 August 2026.

How much do tickets for Color Fest 14 cost?

I tickets start from 35 euro. Single-day tickets, two-day passes and the’Full Subscription for all three evenings. The subscriptions are running out, so it’s best to get a move on.

Can I just buy a ticket for 11 August?

Yes, you can buy a ticket 1 Day valid only for the’11 August, or the package 2 days, 11–12 August if you want to experience the Day 2. All ticket types are available on Ticketmaster.

Where can I stay during the festival?

The official options are the Camping Ulisse (from 70 euro) and the Lido La Baia (from 60 euro). The Camping Ulisse è sold out for 12 and 13 August, while the Lido La Baia It is still available to book.

Experience Day 1 of Color Fest 14

L’11 August 2026 is the perfect gateway to the world of Colour Fest 14: the monumental electronic music of Apparat, the mergers of C'mon Tigre, the sonic geometries of Holden & Zimpel and the best of new Italian music, all under the open sky of Riviera of Sunsets. Don’t wait: the subscriptions are running out and the Lido La Baia This is the last available accommodation for those who want to stay just a stone’s throw from the sea. Secure your place at the Day 1 and get ready for three unforgettable days in Lamezia Terme.

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