First announcements regarding the line-up for the 14th edition in Lamezia Terme

La Line-up for Color Fest 2026 is taking shape, and the first announcements already point to an event not to be missed: Apparat, Cosmo, Django Django, Sebastien Tellier, The Zen Circus, La Niña, Dimartino, All Phenomena and many more. Three days of independent and avant-garde music by the sea, the’11, 12 and 13 August 2026, on the Riviera of Sunsets by Lamezia Terme. The line-up is currently being finalised, with over twenty acts scheduled for the 14th edition.

The Colour Fest is back for its fourteenth edition with a line-up that brings together international acts and the best of the contemporary Italian scene. Three days of music at the Falcone and Borsellino promenade a Lamezia Terme, in Calabria, from the’11 to 13 August 2026. This year’s slogan is Summer on a Solitary Beach and perfectly captures the spirit of the festival: music, the sea and the magic of the Riviera dei Tramonti, with its sunsets plunging into the Tyrrhenian Sea behind the stage.

With the first acts already announced out of a planned total of over 20, the line-up is taking shape day by day, with new names being added for each of the three days. Here’s everything we know so far, day by day, including exclusive acts and one-off dates in Calabria. For the constantly updated programme, please visit the Full line-up for Color Fest 2026.

11 August 2026 - Day 1: Apparat for the first time in Calabria

The first day of the Colour Fest 14 It begins with a name that is worth the trip in itself: Apparat. Sascha Ring, one of the most influential figures in the global electronic music scene over the last twenty years, is coming to the first time ever in Calabria. His sixth album, A Hum of Maybe, released on 20 February 2026 for Mute Records six years on from LP5, was born out of a daily exercise to combat writer’s block — one musical idea a day for over six months — and has been hailed by international critics as a lush, cinematic comeback. His Apparat live at Color Fest promises an immersive experience blending electronic music with orchestral melodies, with the sea and the sunset providing the natural backdrop.

Alongside Apparat, the Day 1 presents C'mon Tigre, a project that blends world music, electronic music and jazz with a unique visual and performative approach, and which is set to release its new album in 2026. To round off the day, James Holden & Wacław Zimpel, the duo who released an album in 2025 The Universe Will Take Care of You for Border Community, combining the British producer’s modular electronic music with the clarinet and sounds of the Polish jazz musician. Also on stage Gaia Banfi, Labadessa, Cloudface e First Room to the Right. The lineup for the first day is still being finalised: more artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

12 August 2026 - Day 2: Cosmo in the morning, Zen Circus and Tutti Fenomeni in the evening

The second day of the Colour Fest 14 is the one packed with the most surprises, starting with a completely new format: the Cosmo's morning concert, from 7.30 am to 11.00 am on Pinewood Stage. Marco Bianchi will be presenting his new album The Source, released on 17 April 2026 for Columbia Records/Sony Music Italy and 42 Records, in a version designed specifically for the morning hours. After years of experimentation — from Cosmotrain to the Feste dell’Amore, lasting over eight hours — Cosmo is once again reinventing the concept of live performance with its Matinée Tour: the audience arrives once the set is already underway, with a DJ set in progress, for a set list lasting over three hours that also reinterprets past tracks in a more emotional vein. An experience to be enjoyed as the sun rises over the sea of the Riviera dei Tramonti. Full details at Cosmo's morning concert can be found on its dedicated page.

The morning concert is included in the’full subscription, in season tickets that include the 12 August, in the day ticket for 12 August and in a ticket specifically for the morning event.

The evening of 12 August kicks off with a touch of pop elegance, featuring Sebastien Tellier: the French master of cosmic-pop brings the maximalist sounds of his new album to the festival Kiss The Beast, released in January 2026. We continue with The Zen Circus at only date in Calabria: Appino, Ufo and Karim, some of the most iconic bands on the Italian indie rock scene, are bringing their album to the stage The Evil (Carosello Records), released in September 2025 and reaching the top of the charts, confirming a career that has made them the constant companions of an entire generation.

Always in only date in Calabria, arrives All Phenomena. Giorgio Quarzo Guarascio returns after three years of discographic silence with Monday, his third album, released on 23 January 2026, produced and performed entirely by Giorgio Poi for 42 Records/Epic Records Italy. A brighter, more airy album than his previous ones, blending sophisticated songwriting, sharp wit and catchy pop melodies.

The programme for the Day 2 also includes Yin Yin, the Dutch duo who bring an irresistible blend of psychedelia, funk and Southeast Asian sounds to the stage, Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia e Populous. Anna Castiglia, in particular, is the winner of the Targa Tenco 2025 for best debut album I like it. Further announcements are also planned for the second day: the lineup is not yet finalised.

13 August 2026 — Day 3: La Niña, Dimartino, Django Django and the grand finale

The third and final day of the Colour Fest 14 brings the festival to a close with an evening that promises to be unforgettable. Among the headliners is La Niña at only date in Calabria: Carola Moccia, a Neapolitan singer-songwriter and winner of the Targa Tenco 2025 as best album in the local dialect for Furèsta (BMG) will perform his show against a backdrop of the sea and the full moon. His project blends Neapolitan tradition with contemporary sounds in a powerful and compelling choral album that has won over both critics and audiences. A La Niña concert which will have a unique and unforgettable atmosphere on the Riviera dei Tramonti.

Always in only date in Calabria, and takes to the stage Dimartino: the singer-songwriter from Palermo is launching his solo career with The Unlikely Flooding of the Oreto, the new album by 2026 inspired by the river in Palermo. An intimate and poetic style, perfect for the night-time setting of the seafront promenade.

The international closing of the festival is entrusted to the Django Django, the British quartet that for over a decade has been one of the most original acts on the global indie-rock scene, blending art-rock, electronica and psychedelia into an instantly recognisable sound. The Day 3 also presents the Deadletter, a dynamic British post-punk band that in 2026 has released a new album Existence Is Bliss, recognisable for the saxophone in the line-up and their high-energy live performances; Mai Mai, an experimental and industrial music project by Toni Cutrone that explores the sonic roots of the Mediterranean with a ritualistic and hypnotic approach; and the DJ set by OKGIORGIO to keep the crowd dancing until late into the night. The line-up for the third day is also nearing completion, with further acts yet to be announced.

The four stages of Color Fest 2026

The line-up for the Colour Fest 2026 is spread over four stages, each with its own distinctive sound, plus the Colour Market featuring crafts, street food and social spaces. Here is a map of the festival venues:

• Tramonti Stage (CUPRA Stage) — the main stage overlooking the sea, where the sun sets behind the evening’s headliners.
• Pinewood Stage — nestled amongst the pine trees along the seafront, for more intimate and cosy live performances; this is also where Cosmo’s morning concert takes place.
• Future Stage — dedicated to electronic music, DJ sets and the most experimental sound exploration.
• Marley Stage — the acoustic stage, for unplugged sets and more intimate moments.

Three days, four stages and over twenty artists set to perform: the Colour Fest 2026 It’s designed so you can enjoy the music from morning until late at night, strolling from one stage to another with your feet almost in the sand. To plan your stay and find out what to do in the area, take a look at the guide at what to do in Calabria during the festival.

Color Fest 2026: practical information

Where: Falcone and Borsellino Promenade — Sunset Coast, Lamezia Terme (CZ), Calabria.

When: 11-12-13 August 2026.

Tickets available: full subscription three-day passes, two-day passes (11–12 August and 12–13 August), single-day tickets, and a ticket specifically for Cosmo’s morning concert (12 August). Tickets start from 35 euro.

Sleeping at the festival: the Camping Ulisse (from 70 euro) is already sold out for 12 and 13 August; the Lido La Baia (from 60 euro), just a stone's throw from the stages.

How many artists? In addition 20 acts scheduled, with the line-up being updated for all three days: with the upcoming announcements, the price of the subscriptions, which is already running out, will increase.

The Colour Fest is organised by the association What Are Clouds APS has been active in the cultural sector in Calabria since 2012. Since its first edition, the Color Fest has become a key event for the independent music scene in Southern Italy, and is now one of the must-see stops among the Southern Italy Festival 2026. The official mobility partner is CUPRA.

Frequently Asked Questions about Color Fest 2026

When and where is the Color Fest 2026 taking place?

The Colour Fest 2026, to his 14th edition, takes place’11, 12 and 13 August 2026 on Falcone and Borsellino promenade, on the Riviera dei Tramonti in Lamezia Terme (CZ), in Calabria.

Who’s playing at Color Fest 2026?

Among the names announced are Apparat, Cosmo, Django Django, Sebastien Tellier, The Zen Circus, All Phenomena, La Niña, Dimartino, C'mon Tigre, James Holden & Wacław Zimpel, Yin Yin, Deadletter and many more. The line-up is currently being updated, with over 20 artists as planned.

How much are tickets for Color Fest 2026?

I tickets start from 35 euro. The following are available:’full subscription for the three-day festival, two-day passes (11–12 and 12–13 August), day tickets, and a ticket specifically for Cosmo’s morning concert. Passes are running out and prices will rise with future announcements.

What’s Cosmo’s morning concert like?

It’s a daytime live show, from 7.30 am to 11.00 am of 12 August on Pinewood Stage, in which Cosmo presents the album The Source with its Matinée Tour. The audience arrives once the set is already underway, for over three hours of music as the sun rises over the sea. It is included in the full season ticket, in season tickets covering 12 August and in the day ticket, and a dedicated ticket is also available.

Where to stay during the 2026 Colour Fest?

The official solutions just a stone's throw from the stages are the Camping Ulisse (from 70 euro), previously sold out for 12 and 13 August, and the Lido La Baia (from 60 euro), which is still available. It is advisable to book in advance: places are limited.

Secure your place at Color Fest 2026

La Line-up for Color Fest 2026 is rising week by week and, with every new listing, the price of subscriptions — already running out — is rising. Stop the’full subscription is the best way to enjoy all three days of music on the Riviera dei Tramonti at the best price. And if you’re looking for somewhere to stay, remember that the Camping Ulisse It is sold out for 12 and 13 August: the Lido La Baia. Don’t wait for the next announcement.

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