Kàlamos Festival
The classical culture festival of Lodi
About Kàlamos Festival
Classical culture in Lodi
The Kàlamos Festival is the classical culture festival of Lodi, the provincial capital in Lombardy, conceived by the Lodi delegation of AICC — Italian Association of Classical Culture. For three days, the city hosts a widespread program of free events dedicated to literature, art, philosophy, theatre, and archaeology, with the aim of making the legacy of the ancient world alive and accessible.
A festival spread between history and beauty
The events take place in some of the most evocative locations in the city: the Cloister of the Province, the Aula Magna of the Liceo Verri, the Cloister of the Old Hospital, Piazza Broletto, the Ex Caffè Letterario, and the Cosway Foundation. Particularly significant is the stop at the archaeological area of Laus Pompeia, in Lodi Vecchio, the site of the ancient Roman city from which Lodi draws its origins.
Conferences, theatre, and workshops
The program alternates academic talks, theatrical performances based on the classics, workshops for children, and exhibitions, each year focusing on a different theme. It is a formula that combines rigor and dissemination, capable of engaging scholars, students, families, and the simply curious. With the Kàlamos Festival, Lodi reaffirms its connection with classical culture and the Roman roots of the territory.
Kàlamos Festival — edition 2026
The third edition of the Kàlamos Festival is held in Lodi from May 7 to 10, 2026, on the theme "Ancient Skies". The classical culture festival, conceived by the Lodi delegation of AICC, offers free events spread throughout the city dedicated to literature, art, philosophy, theatre, and archaeology. Among the venues: the Cloister of the Province, the Aula Magna of the Liceo Verri, the Cloister of the Old Hospital, Piazza Broletto, the archaeological area of Laus Pompeia in Lodi Vecchio, the Ex Caffè Letterario, and the Cosway Foundation. The program includes academic talks, workshops for children, theatrical performances (such as Euripides' "Helen"), and exhibitions.
Programme Kàlamos Festival 2026
May 7 - 10, 2026 — Various venues in the city
- Conferences and academic talks on the theme "Ancient Skies" (ancient astronomy and mythology)
- Theatrical performances based on the classics, including Euripides' "Helen"
- Workshops for children and exhibitions
- Events at the Laus Pompeia archaeological area (Lodi Vecchio)
The detailed program with times and venues is published on the AICC Lodi website.
Highlights Kàlamos Festival 2026
Prices Kàlamos Festival 2026
Practical information — Kàlamos Festival
Where
Various locations in the center of Lodi (LO): Cloister of the Province, Aula Magna Liceo Verri, Piazza Broletto and others; archaeological area of Laus Pompeia in Lodi Vecchio.
When
In May.
How to get there
Lodi is served by a train station on the Milan-Bologna line and is reachable by car from the A1 motorway (Lodi exit).
Admission
Free admission to all events. Information: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Kàlamos Festival
Chiostro della Provincia, Aula Magna Liceo Verri, Piazza Broletto e altre sedi
Piazza Broletto, 26900 Lodi