{"id":385511,"date":"2026-06-11T12:38:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/events\/\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:22:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:22:31","slug":"cleto-festival","status":"publish","type":"eb_event","link":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/events\/cleto-it\/cleto-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleto Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

From 19 to 21 August 2026, the charming village of Cleto,<\/strong><\/a> in the province of Cosenza, will once again host the Cleto Festival<\/strong>, one of the most original and popular cultural events of the Calabrian summer. For three days, the historic centre will be transformed into a vast open-air workshop where music, theatre, art, cinema and traditions intertwine in an immersive experience that showcases the local area and its community.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2011 thanks to the efforts of the La Piazza association, the festival is a shining example of a cultural project built from the ground up and sustained by the passion of young volunteers who have chosen to invest in promoting their local area. Over the years, the event has become a key destination for artists, visitors and enthusiasts from all over Calabria and many other Italian regions.<\/p>\n

From 6 pm until late at night, the narrow streets, squares and corners of the medieval village will come alive with concerts, theatre performances, artistic performances and numerous cultural activities. The programme will offer a journey through the various forms of contemporary art, creating opportunities for artists and the public to meet and engage.<\/p>\n

Music will be one of the main highlights of the event, with concerts every evening and DJ sets keeping the crowds entertained until late at night. Alongside the music, there will be theatre performances, street artists and roaming acts that will transform the ancient streets of the village into a vibrant open-air stage.<\/p>\n

There will also be a strong focus on the visual arts and cinema. Exhibitions, art installations, photography displays and film screenings will help create a cultural itinerary capable of engaging visitors of all ages. There will be no shortage of talks, debates and in-depth discussions dedicated to culture, society and the promotion of the region\u2019s heritage.<\/p>\n

One of the festival\u2019s most popular venues will be the Cittadella del Gusto, a space dedicated to Calabrian food and wine excellence. Here, visitors will be able to sample local specialities, traditional dishes and delicacies that showcase the region\u2019s rich culinary heritage. Alongside the food area, there will be exhibitors and artisans promoting traditional crafts and local produce.<\/p>\n

There will also be a particularly rich programme of creative workshops for children and adults, designed to encourage active public participation. Hiking, guided walks and activities exploring the local area will round off the programme, allowing visitors to discover the natural and historical beauty that surrounds the village.<\/p>\n

The Cleto Festival thus reaffirms itself as an event capable of combining culture, social interaction and the promotion of the local area, offering an authentic experience in the heart of Calabria. Three days in which art and community come together within the walls of one of the region\u2019s most charming villages, transforming Cleto into a place of creativity, encounter and sharing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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