# MATERIA design festival in Catanzaro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/materia-design-festival-in-catanzaro
> Updated: 2026-09-30T12:00:43.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The tenth edition of the MATERIA design festival is scheduled to take place in Catanzaro, Calabria, from October 1 to October 4. Hosted at the San Giovanni Monumental Complex, the festival is organized by architects Domenico Garofalo and Giuseppe Anania.

Under the theme ‘Agorà,’ the event focuses on the concept of the square as a space for meeting, exchange, and Mediterranean hospitality. The program includes talks and installations featuring contemporary designers such as Studio Martinelli Venezia, Roberto D’Avanzo, and Antonio Aricò. The festivities are intended to foster dialogue between various professional disciplines and generations through exhibition openings, light installations, and dinner talks.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Catanzaro hosts tenth MATERIA design festival

The tenth MATERIA design festival begins October 1 in Catanzaro, Italy, featuring contemporary design talks and installations centered on the theme of ‘Agorà’ at the San Giovanni Monumental Complex.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catanzaro-hosts-tenth-materia-design-festival

### 2026-09-26: Beer festivals scheduled in Aci Trezza and Catanzaro

Italy hosts upcoming beer festivals, including Beer Catania’s “Craft by the Coast” in Aci Trezza and “Oktober Park” in Catanzaro’s Mediterranean Biodiversity Park.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beer-festivals-scheduled-in-aci-trezza-and-catanzaro

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