DOC Terre di Pisa: not just wine
The Terre di Pisa, for its climate and terrain among the most heterogeneous territories in Tuscany, are characterized by a…
Tipologia: Food &Wine
Beers in the Terre di Pisa area
Itinerary: Pisa – Buti – Cenaia (Crespina Lorenzana) – Sasso Pisano (Castelnuovo Val di Cecina) This itinerary tries to get…
The Maggio of| Buti
13/04/2025 – 20/04/2025 @ 17:00 – 19:00 – In Buti, three consecutive Sundays to celebrate the tradition of the Canto del Maggio, the Ottava Rima and the extemporaneous PoetryIt starts on April 6 with the centenary of Nello Landi and a gathering of poets from all over Italy.It continues on April 13 with the representation of the “Passion of Jesus Christ” and closes […]
The Chestnut Feast of San Francis | Vicopisano
04/10/2026 @ 17:45 – 21:15 – Every year on 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis, the traditional Castagnata di San Francesco (St. Francis Chestnut Festival) takes place at the Rocca del Brunelleschi in Vicopisano, with free admission. The event opens with a reflection on the life of the saint by Prof. Giovanni Ranieri Fascetti. This is followed by a tasting […]
Ponsacco Trade Fair
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 […]
Chestnut and Olive Oil Feast | Molina di Quosa, San Giuliano Terme
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
Chestnut Festival in San Giovanni alla Vena | Vicopisano
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 […]
Festival and Palio del Carretto | Latignano
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 August to 6th September, food stalls will be open for the festival, accompanied by live music from […]
Music under the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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, […]
The Village in Art | Lorenzana
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. […]
Watermelon Festival in Lari
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 […]
Vintage Night | Ponsacco
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 […]