12/09/2026 @ 21:00 – 23:59 – The Red Night takes place on the second Saturday in September. It is a tribute to Volterra art, culture and flavours. Musical and artistic performances, extraordinary openings of museums and palaces, tastings and men§ through a route to discover the city. All shows and events are free Volterra presents an event that, while respecting history and […]
03/09/2023 @ 17:15 – 23:45 – Some historians believe that in the 13th century there was an “ospitale” (hospital) close to the hamlet of Staffoli giving care, shelter and refreshment to the pilgrims along the Via Francigena. The neverending struggle between good and evil is repeated and re-enacted in Staffoli during the Medieval Day. Every year a different subject. Piazza Panattoni […]
19/09/2026 – 30/09/2026 @ Tutto il giorno – ‘Settembre Sangiulianese’ is San Giuliano Terme’s traditional cultural and entertainment festival, bringing together musical performances, artistic events and entertainment. A preview takes place on 29 August with the 12th edition of Enigmando, a puzzle festival featuring a competition dedicated to Marin Faliero – the pseudonym of Marino Dinucci, a historic local chemist who for years […]
21/09/2026 – 02/10/2026 @ 21:00 – 23:00 – The “Anima Mundi” Festival is an international festival of sacred music, organised by the Opera della Primaziale Pisana, which has been held for 25 years in the Cathedral and the Monumental Cemetery. Concerts take place from 8 September to 2 October (at 9.00 pm). This year’s edition revolves around the central theme of peace, through […]
06/07/2026 – 09/07/2026 @ 21:00 – 23:00 – From 6th to 9th July, Punto Arte Festival returns to Volterra, Villa Palagione and Mazzolla. The festival features a combination of music and good food and wine. Artists and musicians can be met during meals, creating an informal atmosphere. See program on page
22/09/2026 – 29/09/2026 @ 10:00 – 12:00 – From 12 May to 29 September, every Tuesday morning, a special opportunity to discover the village of Peccioli and its heritage, spanning history, archaeology and contemporary art. Accompanied by an expert tour guide, you can stroll through the historic centre, taking in the narrow streets, picturesque views and stories, before entering the Archaeological Museum, which […]
27/08/2026 @ 20:00 – 23:30 – “Taste Chianni” “Degustiamo Chianni” is the traditional appointment with the summer market of typical products held at night, every Thursday in July and August from 8 p.m. to midnight in Piazza Bartoli. You can taste gastronomic excellence, enjoying the cool evening air, sipping a glass of wine from local producers or aperitifs from open-air bars. Chianni […]
19/09/2026 – 29/09/2026 @ 9:00 – 11:30 – “Walking through Palaia”: free guided tours The summer appointment with “Walking through Palaia” is back, the program of free guided tours promoted by the municipal Tourist Office. A special opportunity for tourists and local visitors to discover the history, myths, and artistic beauties of one of the most fascinating medieval villages in the province of […]
04/10/2026 @ 9:00 – 19:00 – The antiques, modern antiques and artistic handicrafts market is held in Corso Matteotti in Cascina on the first Sunday of every month from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. Around 170 stalls of exhibitors with antiques, modern antiques and artistic handicrafts take part. On that day, the Museo della Società Operaia Legno e Mestieri (wood and […]
19/09/2026 – 30/09/2026 @ 15:00 – 19:00 – The Museum of the Ancient Ships in Pisa, in the Medici Arsenals (Lungarno Simonelli n.16), is divided into eight thematic areas, which logically recount the history of the city of Pisa from its origins to the Middle Ages and display the ships and their cargoes, consisting of amphorae, organic material, metals. Guided tours on Saturdays, […]
18/09/2026 – 31/10/2026 @ 21:30 – 23:45 – Utopia del Buongusto, which for 29 years has been a pioneering experiment in the art of living well, is the largest regional network of open-air theatre, featuring original productions and new theatre companies. From 26 June until 31 October, over 40 evenings of theatre and fine dining across the provinces of Pisa, Florence, Lucca, Livorno […]
The relatively small area located in the 50 km that separate the town of Palaia from Volterra, displays examples of…