What to do in Calabria

The feast of St. Roch in Scylla

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

14 Aug - 16 Aug

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

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

The feast of St. Roch of Gioiosa Ionica

the "Jornàta" of the saint with the procession of the statue, between folklore and tradition

7 Aug - 16 Aug

The Fire of the Immaculate Conception in Stilo

An ancient celebration takes place in the Calabrian night: fire music and community warm the night in Stilo

7 Dec - 8 Dec

Ribusa Palio

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

1 Aug - 2 Aug

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