“Palio dei barchini” – The “punt with wheels” race | Castelfranco di Sotto

28/05/2026 – 31/05/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – A unique palio has been held in Castelfranco di Sotto for 38 years. The race is scheduled on Sunday 31st May: from 8.00 a.m. the Historical Parade and from 3.30 p.m. the barchini races in Piazza Garibaldi. The palio is preceded by a week of events: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00 p.m., free practice […]

Ripafratta Fortress Festival

04/09/2026 – 06/09/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – The 13th edition of the ‘Festa della Rocca e del suo territorio’ (Fortress and its territory festival) is held on the second weekend of September in Ripafratta. Two days to rediscover the territory: guided tours (Rocca, towers, village, fortifications of the Pisa-Lucca border), excursions, rafting, walks, historical archery, outdoor sports, music and flavours. The event […]

The Small Museums Day

20/09/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – A day dedicated to discovering Small Museums with free admission and guided tours. The aim is to have people discover small museums, their relevance, their role, and their specificity, thus enhancing the existing hubs located throughout Italy, without competing with the largest and most famous museums that house masterpieces attracting tourists from all over the […]

Historic Regatta of Santa Ubaldesca | Calcinaia

24/05/2026 @ 17:30 – 20:30 – The regatta has held for 185 years in Calcinaia on the banks of the River Arno the last Sunday in May. After a costume parade, a race is held between the town’s districts on the River Arno, in honour of Calcinaia’s patron saint, Santa Ubaldesca Taccini. The “Montecchio”, “Oltrarno” and “La Nave” districts take part […]

Guided tours of the archaeological area of Santa Mustiola | Peccioli

18/07/2025 @ 21:00 – 22:30 – On the occasion of the Archeology Nights, the excavation of Santa Mustiola will be open to everyone on 12 and 19 July with a guided tour of the archaeological area, with observation of the sky and musical entertainment. Reservation required on 0587.672158 The archaeological site is located on a small hill on the border between […]

National Mining Day | Terre di Pisa

30/05/2026 – 31/05/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – The festival includes events organized by each Museum and Mining Park on its territory in order to promote the museum site. National Mining Day has been promoting for 12 years by ISPRA (the Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research) to acknowledge the value and cultural significance of geological tourism. Every year it records a […]

National Day of Historic Homes | Terre di Pisa

24/05/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – The National Day of the Italian Historic Houses Association returns on Sunday 24th May. The theme of the 16th edition is ‘Guardians of the Future: a living heritage for a shared love’. Over 450 locations including castles, fortresses, palaces, villas, parks and gardens open their doors to welcome those who want to discover places of […]

Events at the Civic Museums in San Miniato

25/08/2026 – 30/09/2026 @ 10:00 – 18:00 – The network of Civic Museums in San Miniato consists of five exhibition centres and monuments in the city that recount important fragments of history. From ancient times to much more recent events, the museums in the network offer a close-up view of the history of the communities that have lived there.  

National Day of Historic Places of Italy | Pisa

03/10/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – The first Saturday in October is Italian Historic Places Day, featuring guided tours, tastings, and conferences. The day is dedicated to promoting the historical and cultural heritage of the association’s members and creating a tour of historic places. In 2025, the Royal Hotel Victoria on Lungarno Pacinotti in Pisa took part with a guided tour, […]

Volterra AD 1398: Medieval Festival

16/08/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – Volterra has not only vestiges of its Etruscan and Roman past, which can be admired in its walls and theatre, but also a widespread heritage of churches and parish churches dating back to the Middle Ages. On the second and third Sunday in August, the whole town takes a step back more than 600 years […]

“Luminara dell’Assunta” | Santa Maria a Monte

14/08/2026 @ 21:30 – 23:30 – The Luminara di Santa Maria a Monte is a procession that has been held for over 600 years on 14th August, the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, the patron saint. The procession starts at 9.30 p.m. from the Collegiate Church and continues along Via Carducci, Via delle Grazie, Piazza della Vittoria […]

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