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, […]
26/09/2026 – 27/09/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – The GEP – European Heritage Days, Europe’s most popular cultural event, returns on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September. Over the two days, guided tours, special events and special openings will be organised at Italian museums and cultural venues, each year focusing on a different theme. On Saturday, special evening openings are scheduled at state […]
17/06/2026 @ 8:00 – 20:00 – Saturday 17 June : Solemnity of San Ranieri in the Cathedral 8 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Holy Masses 11 a.m. – Solemn Mass with priests celebrating their Priestly Jubilee 6.30 p.m. – Solemn Vespers in Pontifical Who was St Ranieri: Ranieri (Pisa, 1118 – Pisa, 17 June 1161) was an Italian […]
15/08/2026 – 20/09/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – Summer Nights: the calendar of evening events in July and August in the Palaia area is back, featuring music, shows and entertainment. From 1 to 9 July, the Popular Theatre Festival at Borgo di Colleoli, 8 and 9 July the Feast of Peasant Civilisation at the Montefoscoli Museum, while on the 13th concert in the […]
22/08/2026 @ 21:00 – 23:30 – From 4 July to 22 August, every Saturday evening, Mura di Pisa by night’ is back: guided tours return to the medieval city walls, offering visitors the chance to discover the city’s beauty from above. Participants are provided with special ‘necklace’ lights and are accompanied by a guide on a route steeped in history: from […]
27/08/2026 – 27/09/2026 @ 15:00 – 19:00 – The museums at Villa Baciocchi are housed within the 18th-century villa, built on the ruins of Capannoli Castle, which once belonged to the Della Gherardesca family (11th century).They include the Archaeological Museum (temporarily closed), the Zoological Museum and the Botanical Garden in the villa’s grounds. In addition to the Zoological Museum, the villa and the […]
26/09/2026 – 31/12/2026 @ 21:00 – 23:00 – The programme at the Città del Teatro in Cascina gets underway on 26 September. Almost at the same time, the children’s series ‘Domenica a Teatro’ begins The theatre season has not yet been finalised, but the website already lists a number of shows scheduled up to 31 December, such as the Pink Floyd tribute, a […]
02/10/2026 – 04/10/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – For 24 years, Pisa Book Festival has been one of the most eagerly awaited cultural events of the year in Italy. This edition will take place from 2nd to 4th October 2026 at the Arsenali Repubblicani and other locations in the historic center, such as the Museo delle Navi, the Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale, […]
05/09/2026 – 27/09/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – A month packed with events that blend history, music, art, traditions, nature, culture, readings and activities for children, from the historic centre of Vicopisano to the neighbouring hamlets. It begins with the Medieval Festival (5–6) and concludes with the ‘Le parole contano’ festival (21–28). Mid-month in Lugnano, the Palio dei Ciu’i (Donkeys) is a highlight. […]
27/09/2025 – 28/09/2025 @ 15:30 – 23:30 – It runs in Balconevisi in the second weekend of October. The small town is divided into four districts: Buecchio, Borgo, Fornacino and Fondo di Scesa. Each pair of ducks represents the name of the district. It runs for 150 meters a kind of relay. Only one rule: ducks can’t be touched. Info: 345 11865 94 US Balconevisi 0571.42745 […]
23/10/2026 – 18/04/2027 @ 20:30 – 22:30 – The opera season traditionally opens the season at the Verdi Theatre in Pisa, one of Italy’s most beautiful traditional theatres and one of the most successful examples of 19th-century theatre architecture. The opera season generally begins in October and ends in March. Elisir d’amore: 27/Mar/2026 h 20:30 and 29/Mar/2026 h 15:30 See programme on page
23/01/2026 – 24/02/2026 @ 21:00 – 23:30 – The Dance Season features three high-quality performances this season. It opens on December 23 with Alles Walzer: music by Strauss father and son; choreography by Renato Zanella. March 1 Back to Chance and April 6 with Carmen There are no subscriptions for this Season. Tickets will be purchasable in pre-emption for the Dance Schools from […]