What to do in Calabria

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

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 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 in Scylla

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

14 Aug - 16 Aug

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

Calabria on Foot: trekking at the Serre Natural Park

The Stone of the Brigand Momo

7 Feb - 8 Feb

Ribusa Palio

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

1 Aug - 2 Aug

The Feast of the Most Holy Savior and the Cunfrunta

Pazzano celebrates the Holy Savior with three days of festivities and a special event featuring the Holy Family

7 Aug - 10 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

The feast of St. Joseph in Pazzano

The celebration of the country's patron saint is a time to be experienced all together in the square and among the streets of during the procession

18 Mar - 19 Mar

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

4 Feb - 5 Feb