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Lamezia Terme hosts music, film, theatre, literary and pop-culture events. From the historic centre to the Riviera dei Tramonti, this guide brings together events with a documented connection to the city and nearby area.
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June · Nicastro · San Domenico Monumental Complex
Founded in Lamezia in 2011, Trame is dedicated to books about the mafias and the themes of legality. Talks, book presentations, performances and workshops bring writers, journalists, magistrates, scholars and activists to the historic centre. Giovanni Tizian has been artistic director since 2021.
June · Nicastro · San Domenico Monumental Complex
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August · Riviera dei Tramonti · Falcone e Borsellino waterfront
An independent music festival bringing live concerts and artistic projects across indie, rock and electronic music to Lamezia’s coast. Its official venue is the Riviera dei Tramonti on the Marinella waterfront. Organisers have announced the next edition for 11–13 August 2027.
August · Riviera dei Tramonti · Falcone e Borsellino waterfront
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July · historic centre · San Domenico cloister
The festival brings contemporary cinema, short films, conversations with filmmakers and industry professionals, and training activities to Lamezia. The 13th edition took place at Piazzetta San Domenico from 13 to 18 July 2026. Check the festival website for future dates, guests and programmes.
July · historic centre · San Domenico cloister
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October–April · Teatro Grandinetti Comunale
AMA Calabria presents drama, music, dance and concerts at Teatro Grandinetti. The 2026/27 season, “Oltre il Confine”, includes sixteen events from October to April. The organiser publishes the programme, availability and tickets.
October–April · Teatro Grandinetti Comunale
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September · Parco Peppino Impastato
A comics, anime, manga and pop-culture fair with exhibitions, guests, cosplay, gaming and activities for visitors. The organisers and municipality publish each edition’s venue, dates and programme.
September · Parco Peppino Impastato
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Summer · cultural venues and city spaces
A long-running summer programme promoted with local cultural organisations and the municipality. Past editions have combined open-air cinema, theatre, music and food-and-wine events at different venues. The organiser’s website carries edition programmes and updates.
Summer · cultural venues and city spaces
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Late May · Chiostro Caffè Letterario
A local literary festival featuring talks, authors, book presentations and artistic events. Its fifth edition took place at Chiostro Caffè Letterario from 28 to 31 May 2026. Future dates must be confirmed by the organisers.
Late May · Chiostro Caffè Letterario
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Canne stream valley · Nicastro
The restored historic mill periodically hosts visits, readings, talks, workshops and events about local memory and landscape. It has no fixed annual programme: check dates and access with the organisers for each event.
Canne stream valley · Nicastro
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Soveria Mannelli · Reventino district
Sciabaca, a festival of Mediterranean travel and cultures created by Rubbettino, takes place in Soveria Mannelli. It is a nearby-area event, not an event in Lamezia Terme municipality. Check its official website for dates and programme.
Soveria Mannelli · Reventino district
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Theatre season · Teatro Grandinetti
A theatre festival by I Vacantusi and cultural partners, with performances and multidisciplinary events at Grandinetti. Check the official page to distinguish completed editions from upcoming dates.
Theatre season · Teatro Grandinetti
Official site & updates ↗For food festivals, popular celebrations and events with confirmed dates, see Lamezia’s event calendar.
Festivals and traditions ↗ · Official municipal calendar ↗ · Theatre and programmes ↗GALLERY
