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

14 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026
Carnevale di Bibbiena - Toscana

Historical Carnival in Bibbiena

14-15-17 February 2026. The kidnapping of Mea. Flag wavers, parades, musicians...

1 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026
Carnevale di Viareggio

Viareggio Carnival

From February 1 to 21, 2026: 6 parades wagons 20 meters high

May 2026 - Jun 2026
Maggiolata - Tuscany - Italy

Maggiolata – Lucignano

End May, early June. Parades and competition of flower allegorical floats.

All year long
Textile Museum - Tuscany - Italy

Textile Museum – Prato

The largest museum in Italy dedicated to ancient and contemporary textile production

2 Jul 2026
Siena Palio Tuscany

The Siena Palio – July – Siena

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

Jul 2026
Sagra della Zuppa alla Frantoiana - Capannori - Toscana

Frantoiana Soup Fair – Capannori

All July weekends in honor of the traditional soup of Lucca area

27 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
Scopertura estiva pavimento Duomo Siena - Toscana

First Uncovering of the Cathedral marble floor – Siena

From June 27th to July 31st the first uncovering to admire the marvellous marble floor

16 Aug 2026
Palio di Siena Agosto

The Siena Palio – August – Siena

On August 16th, the summer horse race edition of the most famous Palio in the world