# Cultural festivals in Calabria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260919-cultural-festivals-in-calabria
> Updated: 2026-09-19T14:18:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Calabria region of Italy is hosting a series of diverse cultural and educational events throughout late September and October 2026.

In mid-to-late September, the region features the Calabrie FES Festival in Reggio Calabria, which explores themes of life, death, and artificial intelligence, alongside the sixth Calabria in Fiore festival at the University of Calabria, focusing on harm reduction and substance use awareness. 

Following these events, the cultural programming continues with the Prima Biennale di Filogaso in Vibo Valentia, showcasing contemporary art, and the inaugural Verbicaro Wine Festival in early October, which combines local gastronomy with a progressive rock concert.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Calabria hosts upcoming wine festival and art biennale

Calabria will host the first Verbicaro Wine Festival in October 2026 and the inaugural Filogaso Biennale in September, featuring progressive rock legends and international contemporary artists.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-hosts-upcoming-wine-festival-and-art-biennale

### 2026-09-16: Calabria hosts philosophy and harm reduction festivals

Cultural events in Calabria include the Calabrie FES Festival in Reggio Calabria focusing on philosophy and death, and the Calabria in Fiore festival in Rende addressing harm reduction and substance awareness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-hosts-philosophy-and-harm-reduction-festivals

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