Tuscany is a mosaic of festivals and celebrations that mark the seasons and tell the story of each territory’s identity. Every province preserves unique traditions that blend history, folklore, and gastronomy.
Arezzo is home to the spectacular Giostra del Saracino, a knightly tournament that transforms the square into a medieval arena, while Terranuova Bracciolini celebrates the Sagra del Fagiolo Zolfino, a symbol of rural conviviality.
Florence comes alive with color during the historic Festa dell’Uva in Impruneta, where local districts compete with allegorical floats, and revives its medieval spirit with the Calcio Storico Fiorentino, a mix of sport and theater staged in Piazza Santa Croce.
Lucca surprises with events ranging from CarnevalMarlia to the culinary tradition of the Palio del Biroldo, and the city becomes a vast stage with Lucca Comics & Games, now an international phenomenon.
In Lunigiana (Massa Carrara), the bonfires of Fuoco di Sant’Antonio light up the night, while Pontremoli relives its past with Medievalis, a medieval reenactment that fills the streets with knights, artisans, and performances.
In Pistoia, tradition finds expression in the Giostra dell’Orso, a horse race that divides yet unites the city in one collective breath.
The province of Grosseto offers events tied to its land, such as Aria di Tufo in Pitigliano, and historical reenactments that bring past centuries to life.
Val d’Orcia provides unforgettable settings with the Festa del Barbarossa in San Quirico d’Orcia, featuring medieval parades and games, and with the playful Palio del Cacio Fuso in Pienza, where rounds of pecorino cheese roll through the streets amid laughter and applause.
On Mount Amiata, autumn carries the scent of forests with the Chestnut Festivals in Abbadia San Salvatore and Castel del Piano, accompanied by the traditional fires of the Immacolata that illuminate the mountain with faith and community.
Along the Tyrrhenian coast, the Carnival of Viareggio bursts forth with allegorical floats parading in a spectacle of satire and creativity. In the coastal villages, patronal feasts add processions on the sea and fireworks, blending sacred and profane.
In Argentario, Porto Santo Stefano hosts the Palio Marinaro in August, a rowing regatta between rival districts that sets the sea ablaze, while Porto Ercole celebrates the picturesque Notte dei Pirati, transforming the village into an open-air stage of corsairs, music, and conviviality.
From hills to sea, through mountains and medieval villages, Tuscan festivals are not mere events: they are the heartbeat of a people who proudly renew their history and hospitality, offering visitors an authentic and unforgettable experience.