Falcone and Borsellino“ waterfront”
Lamezia Terme (CZ) Calabria - Southern Italy

A week at Color Fest 14: last-minute season tickets, day tickets and where to stay

Missing A week at Color Fest 14: exactly seven days and then the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme is once again the Riviera of Sunsets. The countdown has begun: from today, 4 August 2026, every day brings us one step closer to the three most eagerly awaited nights of the independent summer, the’11, 12 and 13 August 2026. If you were waiting for a sign to help you make up your mind, here it is. “Summer on a Solitary Beach”It’s about to start and the last few places are slipping away.".

With my rucksack on my back, off to the festival
Photo by Tamara Bellis at Unsplash

-7 days: the countdown has really begun

Seven days may seem like a long time, but anyone who has already experienced the Colour Fest She knows just how quickly they’re snapped up: holidays, trips, group bookings and — above all — the right ticket before it disappears. The 14th edition, organised by What Are Clouds APS Since 2012, it has been bringing a line-up to the Calabrian coast that blends visionary electronic music, singer-songwriter acts and emerging scenes: from Apparat a Sébastien Tellier, from Django Django at the break of dawn Cosmo. And now there’s hardly any time left to hesitate.

There is just one message from this past week: First come, first served. Season tickets are running out, the Camping Ulisse is already fully booked for 12 and 13 August and the daily odds are getting slimmer night by night. Below, you’ll find everything you need to seal the deal today.

Last-minute season tickets: the offer is about to end

A group of friends on the beach
Photo by Louis Hansel at Unsplash

L’Full Subscription It’s always been the best way to experience the festival: all three days, all four stages, no worries. It’s also the best value way to see the Colour Fest 14 from start to finish. The problem is that the Season tickets are officially running out: With just a week to go before the gates open, this is the type that is likely to sell out first.

If you’re thinking of taking out a full subscription, now’s the time to go for it: prices start from 39 euros And every day you wait, availability decreases. All packages and purchases at Tickets and Info.

One-day and two-day passes: Plan B (which often becomes Plan A)

If your season ticket runs out — or if you can’t make it on all three evenings — you’re not out of luck. Tickets 1Day and the parcels 2 days They offer the most flexible way to attend the festival and are often the best choice depending on which artists you want to see. Here’s the programme, night by night:

  • 11 August (Day 1)Apparat, C'mon Tigre, James Holden & Wacław Zimpel, Gaia Banfi, Labadessa, Cloudface e First Room to the Right: the opening night, featuring electronic music and new voices.
  • 12 August (Day 2)Sébastien Tellier, The Zen Circus, All Phenomena, Yin Yin, Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia, Populous and, at dawn, the ritual of Cosmo on Pinewood Stage (from 7.30 am to 11 am).
  • 13 August (Day 3)La Nina, Dimartino, Django Django, Deadletter, Mai Mai and the DJ set by OKGIORGIO: the grand finale bringing the three nights to a close.

The combinations 2 days11–12 August e 12–13 August — they’re perfect for two consecutive evenings without having to choose between the opening and the finale. Here, too, we start with 39 euros and availability is running out as the countdown ticks down. Compare daily rates and packages on Tickets and Info; the full list of artists can be found in the line-up 2026.

Where to stay: Camping Ulisse is fully booked, but there’s Lido La Baia

Reflections of the sunset on the shoreline
Photo by Megs Harrison at Unsplash

Here’s the news you can’t afford to miss this past week: the Camping Ulisse is fully booked for 12 and 13 August. The nights in the middle of the month, those leading up to the dawn of Cosmo and the grand finale of the 13, there are no more pitches available at the campsite. If you were planning to stay in a tent on those dates, you’ll need to make alternative arrangements now.

The good news is that the Lido La Baia a 60 euro: the ideal option for staying just a stone’s throw from the seafront and the stages, so you’re already there when you wake up. With the Camping Ulisse running out, the Lido La Baia This is the best option for enjoying the festival without having to travel — but places are limited here too. Full details on accommodation can be found at Tickets and Info.

How to get to Lamezia Terme

Lamezia Terme It’s one of the most accessible places in Calabria, which makes organising your final week much easier than you might think:

  • By plane: the’Lamezia Terme Airport It’s just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront, with connections from all over Italy. It’s the quickest option if you’re travelling from afar, and flights in the run-up to Ferragosto fill up quickly: book now.
  • By Train: the station at Lamezia Terme Central It is a major hub on the Tyrrhenian line, with direct Frecce and Intercity services.
  • By Car: motorway exit Lamezia Terme on A2 Mediterranean, then a few kilometres to the Riviera of Sunsets on Falcone and Borsellino promenade.

If you’d like to combine the festival with a few days by the sea and exploring, do have a look at our guides on summer in Calabria and on what to do in Calabria: The week of Ferragosto by the sea turns into a proper holiday.

Four stages, three nights, one beach

In seven days’ time, you’ll find four stages designed to keep you entertained from sunset to sunrise: the Tramonti Stage (CUPRA Stage) by the sea, the Pinewood Stage out in the countryside, where the 12 August Cosmo will herald the dawn, the Future Stage for the new scenes and the Marley Stage acoustic. Plus the Colour Market, a daytime hub of food, crafts and socialising. Find out all about it at Falcone and Borsellino promenade: There’s just one week to go.

Frequently asked questions about the past week

When does Colour Fest 14 take place?

The Colour Fest 14 the’11, 12 and 13 August 2026 a Lamezia Terme, on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade (Riviera dei Tramonti). From today, 4 August, there are exactly a week on the first night.

Are season tickets still available?

Yes, but the Full subscriptions are running out. With just a week to go until the event, this is the category most likely to sell out: if you want to experience all three days, it’s best to buy your tickets straight away at Tickets and Info. Prices start from 39 euros.

Can I just buy a ticket for one evening?

Of course. Tickets are available 1Day for the’11the 12 and the 13 August, as well as the packages 2 days (11-12 e 12–13 August). They’re ideal if you want to follow specific artists or if you can’t make it all three evenings.

Where can I stay if Camping Ulisse is fully booked?

The Camping Ulisse is fully booked for 12 and 13 August, but the Lido La Baia a 60 euro, just a stone’s throw from the seafront and the stages. It’s the recommended option for anyone wanting to stay overnight: book whilst there are still places available.

How do you get to Lamezia Terme?

In aircraft (Lamezia Terme Airport, very close by), in train (Lamezia Terme Centrale) or at cars (Lamezia Terme exit on the A2 Mediterranean motorway). In the run-up to Ferragosto, flights and trains fill up quickly: it’s best to book now.

Seven days to go and then it’s party time: it’s time to make a decision

-7 days and then the Colour Fest 14. The subscriptions are running outthe Camping Ulisse is sold out for 12 and 13 August and with every hour that passes, your options narrow. Don’t let the ’sold out’ notice decide for you: choose the’subscriptionthe daily or the package 2 days, block the Lido La Baia and get ready for “Summer on a Solitary Beach” by the sea in Lamezia Terme. See you at the stages in exactly one week’s time.

Color Fest 14 - Tickets

Tickets and Prices - Color Fest 2026

11 - 12 - 13 August 2026 - Riviera dei Tramonti, Lamezia Terme (CZ), Calabria.
Buy at colourfest.co.uk/tickets-info/

Full - 3 Days
141
Full subscription - 11-12-13 August
Full access to all three days of Color Fest 14. Apparat, Cosmo, The Zen Circus, Django Django, La Niña, Yīn Yīn, Deadletter and all the other artists. Including the Cosmo’s dawn concert of 12 August.
Buy subscription
1 Day
51
11 August - Day 1
Apparat live (first time in Calabria), C'mon Tigre, James Holden & Wacław Zimpel, Gaia Banfi, Labadessa + other artists to be announced.
Buy Day 1
2 Days
94
11 + 12 August - 2 Days
Day 1 and Day 2. Sébastien Tellier, Apparat, C’mon Tigre, Holden & Zimpel + The Zen Circus, Tutti Fenomeni, Yīn Yīn, Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia, Labadessa and many more. Includes the Cosmo’s dawn concert of 12 August.
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1 Day · with Cosmo
56
12 August - Day 2
✔ Cosmo’s dawn concert INCLUDED
A single ticket for the whole day, including Cosmo’s concert in the morning (7.30–11.00 am, the album *La Fonte* at dawn on the beach). Also on the line-up: Sébastien Tellier, The Zen Circus (only date in Calabria), Tutti Fenomeni (only date in Calabria), Yīn Yīn, Nico Arezzo + Anna Castiglia and others.
Buy Day 2 (featuring Cosmo)
Just Cosmo
39
12 August — Cosmo · Morning Concert Only
Ticket for the only Morning concert (7.30–11.00 am): the album «La Fonte» performed at dawn on the beach. Fancy staying for the rest of the day too? The ticket for the 12 August (€56) already includes Cosmo.
Buy Cosmo only
2 Days
94
12 + 13 August - 2 Days
Day two and three. Sébastien Tellier, The Zen Circus, Tutti Fenomeni, Yīn Yīn + Django Django, La Niña, Deadletter, Mai Mai Mai. Includes the Cosmo’s dawn concert of 12 August.
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1 Day
51
13 August - Day 3
La Niña (Targa Tenco 2025, only date Calabria), Django Django, Deadletter, Mai Mai + other artists to be announced.
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All concerts take place at the Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino, Lamezia Terme (CZ), Calabria. Prices include booking fees. The ticket for 12 August and all season tickets that include 12 August include the Cosmo concert in the morning. Organised by: Che Cosa Sono Le Nuvole APS. For assistance: scrivi@colorfest.it.

Looking for Apparat concert Calabria, Cosmo concert in the morning, The Zen Circus live Calabria, Django Django concert southern Italy, La Niña Targa Tenco live? All at Color Fest 2026.