06/06/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – The traditional Trade Fair is usually held on the first Saturday in June in the historic centre of Ponsacco. Also known as the “Summer New Year”, it is one of the most eagerly awaited major outdoor events in the Valdera: a veritable all-night celebration that transforms the historic centre into a huge, sprawling festival where […]
26/09/2025 – 28/09/2025 @ Tutto il giorno – Traditional gastronomic feast dedicated to chestnut and extra virgin olive oil, both typical products from the Monte Pisano. The feast takes place on the third Sunday of October at the Circolino in the village of Molina di Quosa, between Lucca and Pisa. Info: 320 836 4164 Circolino Molina di Quosa
19/10/2025 @ 12:30 – 17:30 – The 17th edition of the chestnut festival takes place on Sunday 12 and 19 October, in Piazza della Repubblica in San Giovanni alla Vena, near the medieval village of Vicopisano. Lunch starts at 12.30pm and from 3pm the food stands open, offering fritters, necci, castagnaccio and roasted chestnuts. Reservations are recommended for lunch. San Giovanni […]
28/08/2026 – 06/09/2026 @ 19:00 – 23:30 – The Festival and the Palio del Carretto are back at the festival grounds in Latignano, a village on the outskirts of Cascina, for two weekends featuring dishes made with duck and tripe, and much more besides. From 28 to 30 August, food stalls will be open for the festival, accompanied by live music from bands. […]
04/07/2026 @ 21:30 – 23:00 – The ‘Musica sotto la Torre’ festival returns, taking place from 25 June to 4 July in the Cloister of the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Pisa. Four evenings bringing together Italian singer-songwriter music, Parisian chanson and Cuban music. On stage, in order of appearance: Ana Carla Maza, the cellist and singer of Cuban-Chilean origin; Karima, […]
01/07/2023 @ 17:00 – 23:00 – Now in its 4th edition, ‘il Borgo dell’Arte’ will be held on Saturday 1 July in Lorenzana. The small mediaeval town will be completely closed to traffic and all the cellars, bottoms, alleys and gardens will be invaded by artists of all kinds. There will be themed areas dedicated to painting, sculpture, ceramics and comics. […]
08/08/2026 @ 20:00 – 23:30 – The “Watermelon Festival” comes back to Lari on 8th August. Dinner in the street from 8 p.m. with a view of the Castello dei Vicari and background music. It is preceded by Holy Mass at the Oratory of the Madonna della Neve The Tuscan variant “cocomero” to indicate the Italian watermelon, is due to a […]
12/09/2026 @ 18:00 – 23:45 – The “Vintage Night of Ponsacco” takes place on Saturday 12th September from 9.00 pm to midnight in the traditional shopping street of Via Valdera P. The program of events and entertainments includes street and show performances, live music, children playgrounds, fashion parade, street food stands, vintage car and scooters exhibitions, craft market, shops open until […]
05/09/2026 @ 20:00 – 23:45 – Saturday 7 September sees the return of the Ljke Eat gastronomic event: flavours from the world once again take centre stage for the third edition of international street food in the streets of the village of Lajatico. Once again, the event is made unique this time by the foreign citizens of Lajatico themselves, who for […]
20/06/2026 @ 19:00 – 23:00 – The Romantic Night in Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages will take place on 20 June. An occasion to celebrate love and romance in the magic of the squares, alleys, and palaces in Italy’s most beautiful villages. Like every year, the ‘Pensiero d’amore’ dessert, specially created for the event by a famous chef, will be served during […]
15/08/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – Like every year, on 10 August, the Montescudaio DOC wine producers organise the white night that coincides with the event Calici di Stelle (Goblets of Stars). This is followed by the Vino Estate food and wine event held in the Boschetto public park.
31/08/2024 – 01/09/2024 @ 18:00 – 23:30 – The 11th edition of MontescudaioBio will take place at the end of July in the historical centre of Montescudaio, along the village streets. The market starts in the afternoon at 18:00 and ends after 23:00. In addition to the exhibitors’ stalls, there will be entertainment for children, a conference part, organic street food, and music […]