Here we go: Today marks the start of Colour Fest 14. This is no longer the eve: it is day zero, Tuesday 11 August 2026, the moment when the 14th edition The independent music festival comes to life at the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme, the Riviera of Sunsets. Three days, from the’11 to 13 August 2026, beneath the slogan “Summer on a Solitary Beach”. If you haven’t got your ticket yet, this really is your last chance: the subscriptions are running out and for the Day 1 they are the last ones left 1-day tickets (1Day). Here’s your guide to making the most of the opening of the Colour Fest 14.

Color Fest 14 kicks off today: the first day is here

We’ve been waiting for it for a year, and now it’s here. Color Fest 14 begins today and the anticipation gives way to the excitement of those setting foot on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade for the first of the three evenings. The Day 1 of the’11 August is the official entrance to “Summer on a Solitary Beach”: the beach at Lamezia Terme becomes the home of independent music. Organised by What Are Clouds APS from 2012, the festival is now in its fourteenth year as a cult event in southern Italy. And it all begins today.

The Day 1 line-up: who’s playing today, 11 August

The first day is the perfect introduction to the Colour Fest 14: visionary electronic music, experimental music and singer-songwriter music. Here’s who’s taking to the stage Today, 11 August, in the Day 1 (the full picture is in the line-up 2026).

• Apparat — the master of German electronic music, the evening’s headliner and already a staple of European festivals → Apparat’s page.
• C'mon Tigre — the collective whose sound shifts between jazz, Afrobeat and electronic music, one of Italy’s most captivating live acts → C’mon Tigre page.
• James Holden & Waclaw Zimpel — the mesmerising encounter between the modular synthesiser and the clarinet → Holden & Zimpel page.
• Gaia Banfi, Labadessa, Cloudface e First Room to the Right — the best of the new generation of singer-songwriters and the indie scene → Labadessa’s page.

How to enjoy the opening: the four stages and the Colour Market

The beauty of the Colour Fest 14 The thing is, it’s not just one stage: it’s a whole beach playing music. Right from the Day 1 of the’11 August you have 4 stages, each with its own identity: the Tramonti Stage (CUPRA Stage) overlooking the sea, the Pinewood Stage surrounded by greenery, which the 12 August will host the dawn concert on Cosmothe Future Stage for the electronic heart of the night and the Marley Stage acoustic for those more intimate moments. In the middle, the Colour Market with craft stalls and street food where you can stop off between one live performance and the next.

Last-minute update for prime time

A few quick tips for newcomers today: keep your [...], on your smartphone Ticketmaster digital ticket and a document; arrive early to enjoy the sunset and bring a light jumper, because at night on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade You can feel the sea breeze. The concerts at the Day 1 They last from sunset until late at night on the 4 stages.

Last few 1Day tickets for today: you can still get in

Are you still undecided right up to the last minute? Good news: even if Today marks the start of Colour Fest 14, you can still go in. The Full subscriptions For the three days, they are running out: if you want to experience the whole festival, you need to get a move on now. For those who are only interested in the opening night, there are still some last-minute tickets available 1-day tickets for 11 August, with prices from 39 euros.

• Day 1 – 11 August (Apparat, C’mon Tigre, Holden & Zimpel): the last few tickets for today → Buy on Ticketmaster.
• Full Subscription (three days, 11–12–13 August): running out → Buy on Ticketmaster.
• 2 Days – 11 and 12 August: to link the prime-time slot to the dawn concert at Cosmo → Buy on Ticketmaster.

And remember: the festival doesn’t end tonight. For those looking for somewhere to stay near the stages, the Camping Ulisse (€70) è SOLD OUT for the nights of 12 and 13 August, but the Lido La Baia for 60 euros, just a stone’s throw from the Falcone and Borsellino promenade. And if you want to make it a proper holiday, find out how to experience the’summer in Calabria.

Mini-FAQ: everything you need to know about the first day of Color Fest 14

When does Colour Fest 14 start?

The Colour Fest 14 begin Today, Tuesday 11 August 2026, with the first of the three days on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade by Lamezia Terme. The festival continues on 12 and 13 August.

Who’s playing today, 11 August, on Day 1?

The headliner for the first evening is Apparat, together with C'mon Tigre, James Holden & Waclaw Zimpel, Gaia Banfi, Labadessa, Cloudface e First Room to the Right.

Can I still buy a ticket for today?

Yes, they’re the last ones left 1-day tickets for 11 August, with prices from 39 euros. The Full subscriptions For all three days, however, they are running out: You’d better get a move on.

Where can I stay near the festival tonight?

The Camping Ulisse è SOLD OUT for the nights of 12 and 13 August. The Lido La Baia for 60 euros, very close to the Falcone and Borsellino promenade, just a stone’s throw from the stages.

The countdown is over: welcome to Color Fest 14

There are no more days left to count. Color Fest 14 begins today: Tonight, the spotlight falls on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade e “Summer on a Solitary Beach” becomes a reality, from the’11 to 13 August 2026. You’ve got the line-up, the map of the 4 stages and all the details you need to enjoy the opening: all you have to do is turn up. The subscriptions are running out and they remain the last 1-day pass from 39 euros. See you tonight on the beach.