August 26, 2026 – August 30, 2026 · Calitri (AV)
A multidisciplinary cultural festival conceived and directed by Vinicio Capossela. This 14th edition features concerts, civic theater, trekking, a 'free university for repeaters,' and workshops. Enjoy communal dinners and local wine rituals. Free access for under 13s; the S-Pass for €60 offers unlimited access and free camping.
Indulge in authentic local flavors with traditional 'cannazze' pasta, a delicious mixed grill, and a selection of fine local wines to complement your meal.
📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 🎵 6:00 PM - Inauguration of SPONZ IM-BOSCK with Gran Concerto Bandistico Giovanni Rinaldi and Banda della Posta (Piazzale della Posta) 🍽️ Community dinner featuring cannazze and mixed grill (Piazzale della Posta) 🎭 Evening - Sotto al Pascone, a theatrical adaptation with I Teatranti del Sipario and Teatro delle Albe (Area Madonnelle) 🎵 Midnight - Concert by Mauro Ermanno Giovanardi, founder of La Crus (Piazzale dell'Immacolata) 🌙 Night - Historic center caves open for exploration 📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 🥾 9:00 AM - Imboscate: Trekking-talk with an FSC Italia expert and Prof. Alfredo Di Filippo, botanist (Centro storico) 📖 10:00 AM - Book presentation: Fiabe antiche per un futuro digitale with Moreno Carosella (Casa della Musica) 📍 10:00 AM - A light on Cuba: Reportage of the convoy Nuestra America with Ruggero Manzotti (Borgo Castello Aula 1) 🌍 10:00 AM - Did we cause climate change? If so, that's good news with Federico Stefani VAIA (Borgo Castello Aula 2) 🎤 10:30 AM - Rocco Catalano: Songs and stories of vines, wines, and lives (Borgo Castello Aula 3) 🤖 10:00 AM - Understanding Artificial Intelligence so you don't have to kneel with Prof. Rocco De Nicola CNR Pisa (Ex Istituto d'Arte Aula 4) 👧 Children's workshops: La casa sull'Albero 🎾 Wimblesponz tennis tournament (Campetto Peppino Di Milia) 🍷 11:00 AM - Tracce di Sponz: Convivial ritual of wine, colors, and landscape (Piazza della Repubblica) 📻 2:00 PM-3:30 PM - La Rassegna Stanca: Daily Sponz radio broadcast (Casa della Musica)