Pollino Cocktail Camp 2026 in Morano Calabro: botanical cocktails, mixology and live music

The Pollino Cocktail Camp returns to Morano Calabro with a program dedicated to cocktail lovers and nightlife seekers. The festival focuses on drinks made with local botanicals, live-mixing stations and continuous musical programming.

• Dates: Friday 22 - Sunday 24 May 2026.
• Main schedule: Saturday 23 May tasting booths and live-mixing start at 17:00; music continues from the afternoon into late evening.
• Location: Catasta facility, Pollino National Park (S.da Statale 19 delle Calabrie, Morano Calabro, CS).
• Entry: area access is free; tastings, workshops and excursions have individual fees.

The format includes tasting stalls, live-mixing counters and signature cocktails created with regional aromatic and medicinal plants. It's a nightlife appointment for those who appreciate territory-driven mixology combined with DJ sets and live performances.

Guests and highlights

The festival hosts mixologists and bartenders from across Italy who will showcase varied techniques and flavor approaches, alongside culinary pairings — including a savory twist on a traditional sweet bun.

• Mixology line-up: national bartenders bringing signature creations and live demonstrations.
• Music and club culture: programming ranges from funk and electronic to nu-jazz and Italian song, featuring collectives and producers.

Workshops, hikes and outdoor activities

Alongside nightlife programming, weekend activities include guided hikes and workshops on local ethnobotany and the traditional uses of Pollino species, organised with specialised partners.

• Workshops: botanic and mixology sessions, guided tastings.
• Hikes: thematic walks to identify aromatic and medicinal plants.

Practical information

Check payment options for tastings and workshops in advance and any age limits on alcohol consumption. The Pollino Cocktail Camp offers a mix of tasting, education and musical entertainment, ideal for an evening-focused audience interested in local flavours and clubbing culture.