Lo Spirito del Pianeta — Festival internazionale dei popoli indigeni

A journey among the peoples of the world

Lo Spirito del Pianeta is the international festival of the world's tribal and indigenous groups, the largest in Italy entirely dedicated to native cultures. Created to promote awareness and appreciation of the identities of peoples from every continent, it offers a journey of colours, sounds, and traditions that invites the public to an experience of discovery and encounter.

Arrival in Calolziocorte

In 2026, the festival will arrive for the first time in Calolziocorte, a municipality in the province of Lecco, within the setting of the Monastero del Lavello, one of the most evocative locations in the area overlooking the Adda river. The arrival of the event is the result of extensive work: the initiative was funded through the regional call "Itinerari ed eventi in Lombardia" (Itineraries and events in Lombardy), with a contribution of €8,000 on a €10,000 project. "I have pursued this festival for 7 years," stated the Councillor for Major Events, Cristina Valsecchi, emphasizing the goal of attracting tourism and enhancing the Monastery.

What you can experience

The programme blends various forms of expression:

• Concerts and music from native peoples;
• Traditional dances performed by the guest tribal groups;
• Encounters to get to know different cultural identities up close;
• Crafts and markets featuring artefacts from participating peoples;
• Gastronomy and flavours from every continent.

A festival for everyone

Admission is free: a choice consistent with the festival's educational and inclusive mission, which aims to bring the richness of world cultures to the widest possible audience. For Calolziocorte and for Lombardy, this is an opportunity for international outreach, in a year also marked by the legacy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.