Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia They are one of the most eagerly awaited offerings of the Colour Fest 14: their live performance is scheduled for Day 2, Wednesday 12 August 2026, on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme, the Riviera of Sunsets. Two award-winning singers from Sicily, both of the same age, who have transformed the singer-songwriter scene in the South into one of the success stories of the new Italian music scene. If you’re looking for an intimate and heartfelt experience amidst a line-up of big international names, this is the date to mark in your diary.

Who is Nico Arezzo?

Nico Arezzo, class 1998, is a singer-songwriter born in Ragusa and today, based in Bologna. Before taking to the stage as a headliner, he experienced music from behind the scenes — as a cable runner, sound engineer, lighting technician and drummer — and this time spent working his way up is evident in the meticulous craftsmanship of his concerts. His debut album, «There’s no sea», establishing him as one of the most lucid writers of his generation, with songwriting that is never trite, but at once ironic and melancholic.

The turning point comes with Musicultura 2024, which Nico Arezzo wins with the song «Nicareddu», one of the most frequently cited articles in this edition, despite being written in Sicilian dialect. From there, his career took off: over fifty concerts in his «There’s no tour» and the announcement of a number of dates for Carmen Consoli in Italy’s leading theatres. The latest instalment is the album «There’s no rush», released on 16 January 2026, in which Sicilian becomes a pervasive language and intertwines naturally with Italian, right up to the reinterpretation of «The swordfish’, the song in dialect recorded by Domenico Modugno in 1954.

Who is Anna Castiglia?

Anna Castile, also born in 1998, was born in Catania into a family of artists — her mother was a theatre actress, her father a comedian and radio presenter, and her twin sister a circus performer in Paris — and trained at Turin, at the Gypsy Musical Academy, studying singing, dance and acting. She began writing songs at a very early age and, by the age of nine, was already studying classical guitar: a background that today informs her sophisticated, sarcastic and deeply personal songwriting.

His debut album, «Like», the 27 September 2024 and blends pop, R&B, samba, swing and gypsy influences in a rare balance between lightness and depth, exploring nostalgia, relationships that have ended and mental blocks. The most significant recognition came in 2025, with the Targa Tenco for the best debut album: a seal of approval from the critics, establishing her as one of the most authoritative voices of the new artistic songwriting Italian. Tracks such as «Ghali» They have turned it into a sort of generational manifesto.

The Nico Arezzo and Anna Castiglia duo live

The meeting between Nico Arezzo e Anna Castile It didn’t come about through calculation, but from a genuine friendship that also developed on stage at Musicultura 2024, where they were both among the winners. Their collaboration has already been recorded: Anna Castile is a guest of «There’s no rush» in the passage «Always the same‘, sung in Sicilian by two voices. Live, this chemistry becomes the heart of the show, with voices interplaying, acoustic guitars and moments of silence that highlight the lyrics more than the arrangements.

Here’s what makes this concert at the Colour Fest 14:

• Two Targa-people of the new singer-songwriter track in a single performance, on the same stage and at the same moment.
• The Sicilian dialect used as a living, contemporary language, not as a folkloric reference.
• One dimension intimate and acoustic, perfect for the hour leading up to and during sunset over the sea.
• A chance to hear them perform live «Always the same‘, their duet, as part of a festival.

Why see them at Color Fest

The Day 2 of Colour Fest 14 It’s the festival’s most eclectic day. From the sophisticated pop of Sébastien Tellier, the dawn concert by Cosmo a The Source, the rock of the The Zen Circus and the psychedelic electronic music of the Yin Yin, there is scope for a proposal such as that put forward by Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia, which bears the Southern Italy into the programme in an authentic way, rather than in a contrived manner. It is precisely the sort of choice that sets the Colour Fest from others southern Italian festivals: the belief that a guitar and two voices can be just as good as a major international live show.

Their set forms part of the festival’s diverse mix of stages and atmospheres by the sea. To find out about all the artists and the full programme, please visit the Line-up for Color Fest 2026, whilst the page dedicated to Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia provides the latest details on the concert. The Day 2, after all, is one of the most eventful days of the entire festival.

Frequently asked questions

When are Nico Arezzo and Anna Castiglia playing at Color Fest 14?

Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia are scheduled in the Day 2, Wednesday 12 August 2026, at Colour Fest 14 by Lamezia Terme. The exact set times will be announced in the days leading up to the event: keep an eye on the festival’s official channels.

Where is Color Fest 14 being held?

The Colour Fest 14 the’11, 12 and 13 August 2026 on Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme, in the province of Catanzaro, the so-called Riviera of Sunsets at Calabria.

Do they sing in the Sicilian dialect?

Yes. Both Nico Arezzo whether Anna Castile weave together Italian and Sicilian in their songs. Their duet, «Always the same‘, is sung in dialect and is one of the most eagerly anticipated moments of the live show.

How much do tickets cost, and where can I stay?

I tickets of Colour Fest 14 start from 39 euros for a single day, with season tickets Full for all three days on Ticketmaster. For accommodation, you can choose the Lido La Baia from 60 euro; the Camping Ulisse is, on the other hand, sold out for the 12 and the 13 August.

Who else is playing on Day 2?

The 12 August The following also take to the stage Sébastien Tellier, Cosmo, i The Zen Circus, All Phenomena, the Yin Yin e Populous. One of the busiest and most varied days of the entire festival.

Book your place

The live of Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia It’s one of those moments you talk about at the end of the festival: two voices, the sea behind us and the Sicilian which becomes a language for everyone. The Full subscriptions of Colour Fest 14 are running out and the Camping Ulisse is already sold out for the 12 and the 13 August: if you want to experience the Day 2 on Falcone and Borsellino promenade It’s best to act now and book your ticket and accommodation at the Lido La Baia.

👉 Buy your ticket for Color Fest 14 now and choose between a three-day pass or a ticket for the Day 2 by Wednesday 12 August 2026.

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