# Riace Bronzes 2026 celebrations in Calabria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/riace-bronzes-2026-celebrations-in-calabria
> Updated: 2026-08-19T11:54:14.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The “I Bronzi di Riace: La Calabria del Mito” program, a project promoted by the Calabria Region, held several events in August 2026 to celebrate the Riace Bronzes.

The celebrations began on 4 August with a dawn concert at Capo Bruzzano featuring Cuban singer-pianist Jany McPherson. This event was organized by multiple entities, including the European Union, the Italian Republic, and the Ministry of Culture, to inaugurate the “Mese dei Bronzi di Riace 2026”.

The project concluded with a performance by Oscar-winning composer Nicola Piovani in Piazza De Nava, Reggio Calabria. This final event, titled ‘Note a margine’, marked the 54th anniversary of the discovery of the statues. The broader initiative spanned various locations across the region, including Vibo Valentia, Cosenza, Catanzaro, Crotone, Sibari, Riace, and Locri.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Nicola Piovani celebrates Bronzi di Riace in Reggio Calabria

Composer Nicola Piovani performed in Reggio Calabria to mark the 54th anniversary of the discovery of the Bronzi di Riace, concluding a regional cultural project.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicola-piovani-celebrates-bronzi-di-riace-in-reggio-calabria

### 2026-08-01: Concert at Capo Bruzzano launches Riace Bronzes 2026 celebration

A new Italian poem was released and a dawn concert at Capo Bruzzano opened the 2026 Riace Bronzes month, featuring Jany McPherson.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/concert-at-capo-bruzzano-launches-riace-bronzes-2026-celebration

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