San Leo in Festa & Calabria Tarantella Festival

Tradition, devotion and folk music merge in an evening of great celebration in San Leo, a hamlet of Briatico. On August 10th, starting at 9:00 PM, the community celebrates the Feast of the Patron Saint San Leone Magno with an exceptional musical event within the Calabria Tarantella Festival. An unmissable evening for those who want to experience the authentic atmosphere of Calabrian patron saint festivals, with overwhelming sounds and a spectacular fireworks display at the end.

Die Protagonisten: Calabrian Folk Music

The beating heart of the evening will be music, with a stage featuring some of the most beloved names in Calabrian folk and popular music. Get ready to sing and dance with performances by:

• Francesco Maio: Singer-songwriter with a distinctive voice, capable of moving audiences with his ballads and getting the crowd dancing with his rhythms.

• Sonuanticu: A group that preserves and revives the ancient sounds of Calabria, for a total immersion into the musical roots of this land.

• ND'Arranciamu: An energetic and engaging band, ready to make you jump to the unbridled rhythm of tarantella and folk music.

Was man isst und trinkt während des Festes

During the celebrations in honor of the Patron Saint, the square will come alive with food stalls offering typical specialties from local festivals. It will be the perfect opportunity to taste a sausage sandwich, try traditional sweets and refresh yourself with a drink, while fully experiencing the convivial and festive atmosphere.

Die Atmosphäre des Abends

"San Leo in Festa" is the essence of a patron saint festival: a mix of sacred and secular, where devotion to the saint unites with the joy of being together. The air will be charged with energy, with music filling the square and inviting everyone to dance, from young to old. The evening will reach its climax with a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the sky of the Costa degli Dei, leaving everyone breathless. An evening of pure tradition, music and spectacle not to be missed.