Christmas in Calcinaia

11/01/2026 @ 9:00 – 17:00 – On Sunday, 7 December, Calcinaia will host ‘Aspettando il Natale’ (Waiting for Christmas), an afternoon full of activities that will transform the town centre into a festive, tasty and entertaining experience for young and old alike. The event will begin at 3 p.m. with the opening of food stands and many activities, including lights, music, […]

Nativity Scene | Calcinaia

11/01/2026 @ 10:30 – 19:30 – From 7 December to 11 January 2026, the multi-scene artistic nativity scene returns to the Church of St. Michael (known as the Church of the Compagnia) in Calcinaia, Via XX Settembre. The nativity scene, with its striking visual effect, is characterised by automation and technology, thanks to a mix of special effects and audio contributions […]

Christmas in Volterra

11/01/2026 @ 12:00 – 19:00 – Volterra celebrates Christmas and New Year’s Eve with a programme of events of various kinds and for all ages taking place in the beautiful historic centre. From 6 to 8 December with “Svelathri, Christmas Adventure among the shops of Volterra”: a journey through artisan workshops where crafts come to life and every encounter holds a […]

Nativity Scene Treasure Hunt and Christmas | Bientina

11/01/2026 @ 15:00 – 19:00 – The second edition of the ‘Nativity Scene Treasure Hunt’ returns to Bientina, transforming the small town into a widespread journey of creativity and tradition. Each registered nativity scene becomes a stop on the trail, helping to build a map that visitors can follow during the holidays. The nativity scene must be displayed in a place […]

Living Nativity Scene in Coltano | Pisa

11/01/2026 @ 16:00 – 20:00 – Not far from Pisa, in the village of Coltano near the Villa Medicea park, the living nativity scene comes to life on 6th January from 4pm to 8pm in Via Palazzi, among soft lighting and the scent of straw. The event has been postponed to Sunday 11th due to bad weather conditions Characters in period […]

Exhibition of Used and Collectible Records | Pisa

17/01/2026 – 18/01/2026 @ 10:00 – 19:00 – The Record Exhibition returns to Pisa at Hotel Galilei (Via Darsena,1) on 17-18 Jan. For the 17th edition, more than 20 qualified exhibitors will come from all over Italy, with their vinyl goodies: from rarities to records for all budgets. An opportunity not to be missed for all vinyl fans, but not only, CDs and […]

Nativity Tuscany : the crib made in Tuscany

17/01/2026 – 18/01/2026 @ 10:00 – 19:00 – Leather and hide from Ponte a Egola and Santa Croce sull’Arno, crystal from Colle Val d’Elsa, terracotta from Montelupo Fiorentino, alabaster and salt from Volterra, marble from Carrara, Signa with its straw and typical hats, Casentino cloth, Pescia paper: for the first time, quality Tuscan craftsmanship will be the star of “Nativity Tuscany” from Saturday […]

Dinner before the palio of Buti

17/01/2026 @ 19:30 – 23:45 – The Palio di Buti on 18 January 2026 will be preceded on Saturday 17 January by a walking dinner through the districts of Buti to taste traditional dishes while awaiting the palio. In Piazza Garibaldi, typical local flavours such as bruschetta with new oil, wild boar, tripe alla butese, peposo with beans, maccheroni alla castellana […]

Annual 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 | San Miniato

18/01/2026 @ 10:30 – 13:30 – On Sunday, January 18, the annual 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 takes place in San Miniato, Piazza del Seminario, starting 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌 Ii is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to bring their pet, whether it’s a dog, cat, or any other animal. During this event, 𝐚 𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 to the […]

Palio (Horse race) delle Contrade | Buti

18/01/2026 @ 14:30 – 17:30 – The palio takes place every year in January on the Sunday following the 17th, the day of Sant Antonio Abate, protector of animals. For 63 years Buti’s main folkloric event has centred on a horse race led by jockeys from the seven contrade (districts) who compete in a race whose setting is the access road. […]

Opening the Meucci’s Historical Nativity Scene Animated | Calci

23/01/2026 – 25/01/2026 @ 9:00 – 19:00 – Housed in the History Museum of the University of Pisa, the nativity scenes are a real gem, created from the fusion of three separate mechanical nativity scenes made entirely by hand between 1948 and 1962 by two craftsmen from Calcesano, Renzo and Alberto Meucci, with the help of their collaborators. After the first nativity scene, […]

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