06/01/2026 @ 15:00 – 18:00 – The tradition of nativity scenes crib is renewed with the one set up in Nicosia, a hamlet near Calci, inside the restored part of an abandoned convent. It is called “The Nativity Crib that grows” because every year it adds new characters and new settings. Set up in 1999 and built entirely by hand, it began […]
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 […]
03/05/2026 @ 12:00 – 18:00 – At the Hippodrome of San Rossore, the galloping season lasts from the end of October to April and takes place on Thursdays (excluded on 4/12) and Sundays. The galloping season takes place at the San Rossore racecourse, the only one in Italy in a natural park. The maximum capacity this year is 5,000 spectators. The […]
29/08/2026 – 11/10/2026 @ 18:00 – 20:00 – From late June to October, the river boat “Andrea da Pontedera” returns; for the past 18 years, it has been taking visitors on trips along the Arno just outside the city. The programme varies from date to date: from classic cruises – perfect for enjoying the journey and the views in complete relaxation – to […]
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 […]
29/08/2026 – 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 […]
28/08/2026 – 10/10/2026 @ 18:30 – 20:30 – The Santa Luce Lake Nature Reserve has a visitor centre, an educational and art workshop, an outdoor car park and nature trails. Many nature events are organised throughout the year, in particular for birdwatching lovers: synergistic farming and perma-culture courses, musical evenings, children’s parties, rehabilitated animal releases, nature photography courses. The guided tour route is […]
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 […]
08/11/2026 @ 9:00 – 21:00 – The San Miniato Basso Truffle Festival, now in its 17th edition, precedes the highlight of the San Miniato National Market Exhibition by one week. It takes place on 8th November in the Cultural Centre in Via Pizzigoni, as it does for “Pinocchio Ciok” and the masked Carnival parades. There are many events scheduled from 9:00 […]