Crotone hosts free Summer Fest concerts and puppet show in August 2026

The city of Crotone, Italy, will stage a series of free cultural events as part of its 2026 Summer program. From 5 to 9 August, the Crotone Summer Fest will present five open‑air concerts at Piazzale Ultras, featuring acts such as Teenage Dream, Roy Paci, Serena Brancale, Francesco Gabbani and Baby K. The concerts aim to attract residents and visitors with a mix of pop, ska, jazz, R&B and Mediterranean sounds.

On 3 August, the programme includes a free puppet‑theatre performance titled “Puppet Show” in Piazza Marinai d’Italia. The show is part of the “Burattini nei Quartieri 2026… città di Crotone” series, organized by the Teatro della Libellula ETS under the artistic direction of Angelo Gallo and supported by the municipal administration. Both the music festival and the puppet show are intended to promote live culture and community participation in Crotone’s historic waterfront setting.