Palio di Siena Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany – Events

The Siena Palio and Historical Football Game in Florence are very well known events worldwide in Tuscany.

Other important and interesting events that date back centuries ago include: Giostra del Saracino (Saracen Joust) in Arezzo with its two editions, in June and September, which dates back to the ‘500, the Crossbow “Palio which is played in two editions: in Gubbio (Umbria) and Sansepolcro (Tuscany), and the funny Barrel Race (Bravio delle Botti) in Montepulciano, a challenge whose aim is to roll big barrels uphills.
The Explosion of the Cart dates back to 1622, the typical Florentine Easter event and the Historical Carnival in Bibbiena is celebrates since 1350.

Among the more recent events, the most erudite event is Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Florentine Musical May), the largest fantasy event in Italy is the Unicorn Festival and the most cheerful one is the Carnival in Viareggio.

Torre del Lago, in the province of Lucca, hosts every summer the Puccini Festival, the only festival entirely dedicated to the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, who spent most of his life here.

Welcome to the region of Florence and the Uffizi museum, the Tower of Pisa, the Siena Palio, Chianti and Brunello wines, Michelangelo and much more…

EVENTS

4 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025
The City of Readers -Bardini Villa and Garden - Tuscany - Italy

The City of Readers – Florence

From June 4th to 8th, 2025. The widespread festival in Florence and around

11 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
Barbarossa Festival - Tuscany - Italy
16 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2025
San Rainerius's Feast Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

Saint Ranieri’s Luminara and Palio – Pisa

16-17 June. The city illuminated by 100.000 small lamps. Fireworks. Rowing boat challenge

21 Jun 2025
Giostra del Saracino - Arezzo - Toscana

Giostra del Saracino – June edition – Arezzo

21 June 2025. Medieval reenactment and joust with the four districts of Arezzo

10 Jun 2025 - 24 Jun 2025
Historical Football Game - Florence

Historical Football Game – Florence

June 10-11 and June 24, 2025 the historical game between Florence's 4 districts

All year long
Bardini Garden - Tuscany - Italy

Garden of Villa Bardini – Florence

A 4-hectare historic garden with a breathtaking view over Florence. Open all year long

2 Jul 2025
Siena Palio Tuscany

The Siena Palio – July – Siena

On July 2nd. A horse eventful race between the ancient districts of the town.

3 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025
Festa medievale di Monteriggioni - Tuscany - Italy

Medieval Festival in Monteriggioni

July 3rd to 6th, 2025. Dances, music, shows, and traditional good food

11 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025
Festa dell'Unicorno  Vinciiii

Unicorn Festival – Vinci

July 11th to 13th, 2025. The biggest fantasy event in Italy, with concerts, shows, exhibitions

16 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
Mercantia - Toscana

Mercantia Street Theatre Festival – Certaldo

16-20 July 2025. The international street theatre festival, with shows and performances

23 Jun 2025 - 24 Jul 2025
Florence Dance Festival - Florence Italy

Florence Dance Festival – Florence

June 23-July 24, 2025. Dance performances and international shows

22 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
The Joust of the Bear - Tuscany - Italy

Joust of the Bear – Pistoia

22-25 July. Historic Palio and procession for the feast in honor of San Jacopo