Vinicio Capossela's Sponz Fest 2025 in Alta Irpinia

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08th August 2025

Vinicio Capossela's Sponz Fest 2025 in Alta Irpinia

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Written by

Julia Altavilla](https://www.napolike.com/author/giulia-altavilla)

From
27 to 30 August 2025
, with preview at
Cairano
on the 27th, he returns to
Calitri
lo
Sponz Fest
, created and directed by
Vinicio Capossela
This year's edition, entitled
“Sponz Eden – Enclosures of Humanity”
, invites us to imagine and build a more just, poetic, and humane world. Born twelve years ago, the festival is not just a series of performances but an immersive cultural experience, capable of intertwining
music
,
literature
,
,
,
philosophy
,
education
e
community life
.

Promoted by
Campania region
and supported by
Scabec
, the Sponz Fest 2025 is produced by the
Sponziamoci Association
e
The Cupa
, In collaboration with the
Municipality of Calitri
, and got the
ECOEVENTS certification
by Legambiente. The initiative is financed by
Cohesion Funds Italy 21–27
as part of special projects for culture and tourism.

What the 2025 edition offers

The village of
Calitri
it turns into a map of widespread events:
caves
,
squares
e
androni
become natural settings for
concerts
,
meetings
,
performance
,
projections
,
workshops for children
and the famous lessons of the
Free University for Repetitions
Among the new features, the
Wimbledon
, an old-fashioned tennis tournament that combines irony and a playful spirit.

The program also includes moments of reflection, such as:

• tributes to Godfrey Fofi e Roberto De Simone
• memories dedicated to Pier Vittorio Tondellic
• night readings under the stars

This edition consolidates the participatory nature of the festival: not an event imposed from above, but a
Eden built from the bottom up
, thanks to the contribution of associations, schools, volunteers and residents.

How to participate and experience the Sponz Fest

In addition to the free events, you can support the festival through the
Sponz S-Pass
, a form of active participation that offers, as a sign of gratitude, access to an exclusive event.

The days of widespread programming allow you to experience the village authentically, transforming every corner into a space for encounters and creativity. To discover the complete program, times, and access, visit the website.
sponzfest.it
.

• Where: Calitri
• When: from Wednesday 27 August 2025 to Saturday 30 August 2025