‘La Primavera della Bellezza’ returns to Reggio Calabria: third edition

‘La Primavera della Bellezza’ returns to Reggio Calabria

The programme for the third edition of the arts festival ‘La Primavera della Bellezza’ was presented in the Lampadari Hall of Palazzo San Giorgio. The festival will take place at Castello Aragonese from 11 to 24 April 2026 and is organised by the Associazione italiana Parchi culturali nazionale Ets in partnership with the Municipality of Reggio Calabria.

Local authorities and festival organisers highlighted the event's role in strengthening the city's cultural and tourist offer and in fostering collaboration between institutions, schools and cultural organisations.

• When: 11–24 April 2026
• Where: Castello Aragonese, Reggio Calabria
• Programme highlights: exhibitions, symposia, music, vocal performances, theatre, poetry and traditional puppet opera
• Organisers: Associazione italiana Parchi culturali nazionale Ets with the Municipality of Reggio Calabria

Speakers at the presentation called for making the festival a permanent appointment in the city's cultural calendar and for creating a coordinated cultural district that leverages local institutions such as the conservatory and the academy of fine arts.

The organisers also announced that cultural programming will continue across the summer and throughout the year, with the Castello Aragonese positioned as an active cultural hub for residents and visitors.