What to do in Calabria

The rites of Holy Week in Stilo

The week before Easter, the community of Stilo gathers among the churches, churchyards and streets of the city

29 Mar - 5 Apr

Ribusa Palio

Historical reenactment in the beautiful Stilo between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

1 Aug - 2 Aug

Stilaro Summer Fest: sports and nature

Outdoor activities for all tastes in the Stilaro Valley

28 May - 31 May

In Riace the Feast of the Arm for Saints Cosmas and Damian

On the second Sunday in May the procession with the reliquary of the Medical Saints involves the whole community

9 May - 10 May

September in Riace: the feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian

Three days of celebration for the Holy Physicians, with processions and dances of the Rom and Sinti community

24 Sep - 27 Sep

The feast of St. Roch in Scylla

The great feast of the patron saint between spirituality and folk tradition

14 Aug - 16 Aug

Pazzano, August at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Star

In Pazzano, the Assumption of the Virgin is celebrated every August 15 with a pilgrimage to the hermitage of Monte Stella

14 Aug - 15 Aug

The Abbey Market in Bivongi

In August, a historic market brings excellences of Calabrian crafts and food and wine to the square

16 Aug - 18 Aug

Feast of Our Blessed Mother in Bivongi

In Bivongi, RC, Our Lady is venerated under the name Mamma Nostra at two times, September and February

10 Sep - 13 Sep

The feast of San Rocco in Palmi

A collective ritual amid large traditional drums and fireworks displays

15 Aug - 16 Aug