# Archaeological festival in Calabria's Locride region

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/archaeological-festival-in-calabrias-locride-region
> Updated: 2026-08-24T05:30:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Locride region in Calabria is hosting the ‘Luce sui Parchi: La storia che viene dal mare’ (Light on the Parks: The history that comes from the sea) festival from August 24 to 30. This initiative, supported by the Calabria Regional Tourism Department, the Regional Body for Marine Parks, and the Ministry of Tourism, aims to integrate four archaeological sites: the Locri Epizefiri National Archaeological Park, the Greco-Roman Theatre of Portigliola, the Casignana Roman Villa, and the archaeological park of ancient Kaulon in Monasterace.

The program utilizes music, theater, and cultural tours to transform historical locations into spaces for community engagement and tourism development. Activities include guided tours, educational workshops, and historical reconstructions. Regional Tourism Councilor Giovanni Calabrese noted the project seeks to build a regional network using historical heritage as a driver for cultural and economic development.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Calabria promotes cultural heritage and local resilience

Calabria is promoting its cultural heritage through stories of local resilience and the ‘Luce sui parchi’ initiative, which features music and tours at archaeological sites in Locride.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calabria-promotes-cultural-heritage-and-local-resilience

### 2026-08-21: Locride to host ‘Luce sui Parchi’ archaeological festival

Calabria will host the ‘Luce sui Parchi’ festival in Locride from August 24–30, connecting major archaeological sites to promote experiential tourism and regional cultural development.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/locride-to-host-luce-sui-parchi-archaeological-festival

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