Calabria's Arena dei Cedri and Arcella Open Air announce 2026 summer music line‑up

The Arena dei Cedri in Santa Maria del Cedro will host a series of concerts in August 2026 under the artistic direction of Alfredo De Luca. The programme opens on 3 August with singer Giorgia, followed by Luchè on 8 August, a K‑pop and soda‑pop showcase on 16 August, Negramaro on 17 August, comedian Enrico Brignano on 19 August, rapper Geolier on 23 August and the band Pooh on 27 August. A future announcement added a Claudio Baglioni concert for 23 August 2027. Partners include Smart Network Group.

Meanwhile, the Arcella Open Air festival has begun construction in San Nicola Arcella. The open‑air venue near the Palazzo dei Principi Lanza will present three Italian acts in August 2026: Aiello on 11 August, Sal Da Vinci on 13 August and Fiorella Mannoia on 20 August. The concerts will be staged against the backdrop of the Gulf of Policastro, the Torre Crawford and the surrounding Pollino massif, emphasizing the integration of music with the local landscape.