This Week in Tuscany: Events, Festivals & Fairs in the 10 Provinces

Arezzo

Antiques Fair – Arezzo (6–7 September 2025)

Antique market exhibition in the historic center. comune.arezzo.it

Joust of the Saracen – Arezzo (Sunday, 7 September 2025)

September edition of the historic challenge in Piazza Grande, with parades and flag-throwers. Italy By EventsLa Nazione

Ancient Pan Festival – Monte Sopra Rondine (4–7 September; then 11–14 September 2025)

Village fair with traditional cuisine and music evenings. sagretoscane.com

Cortona On The Move – Cortona (until 2 November 2025)

International photography festival with widespread exhibitions, also visitable this week. cortonaonthemove.com

Florence (Metropolitan City)

Festival of the Rificolona – Florence (Sunday, 7 September 2025)

Parades of lanterns and events in the historic center, starting from Piazza della SS. Annunziata. Città di Firenze

Florentine Summer 2025 – citywide events (1–7 September)

Shows, concerts, and performances across neighborhoods; final weekend for some summer formats. Città di Firenze

Grosseto

September in Roccastrada – Roccastrada (29 August – 8 September 2025)

Music, shows, and traditions in the municipal capital. comune.roccastrada.gr.it

Porcini Mushroom Festival – Arcille, Campagnatico (4–6 September 2025)

Food stands and evening entertainment. sagretoscane.com

35th Bread Soup Festival – Pian del Bichi, Roccastrada (1 and 5–8 September 2025)

Days dedicated to Tuscan bread soup. giraitalia.it

Livorno

Mascagni Festival – Livorno (until 13 September 2025)

Tribute to Pietro Mascagni with concerts and shows; events also this week. Visit Livorno

Elba Musical Island of Europe – Elba Island (29 August – 13 September 2025)

Classical music festival in various towns across the island. infoelba.com

Lucca

Wine Festival – Montecarlo (28 August – 8 September 2025)

Wine tastings and cellars in the medieval village square. Eventi Turismo Lucca

September in Lucca – Lucca (events throughout the month)

Religious and civic program, with funfair already running and initiatives in the center. NoiTV

End of Summer Festival – Querceta, Seravezza (5–7 September 2025)

Versilian cuisine and dance evenings. sagretoscane.com

Massa-Carrara

White Carrara 2025 – Carrara (13 June – 28 September 2025)

Exhibitions, installations, and guided tours dedicated to marble design; ongoing events this week. Comune di Carrara

Summer 2025 in Carrara – events until 20 September

Concerts, theater, and activities between the coast and the historic center. visitrivieraapuana.it

Pisa

Medieval Festival – Vicopisano (Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025)

Historical reenactment with parades, shows, and taverns in the village streets. festamedievalevicopisano.it

Pistoia

Palio of the Districts – Pescia (events from 31 August with final on Sunday, 7 September 2025)

Week of parades and historic competitions culminating in the final challenge. comune.pescia.pt.it

Summer in the City 2025 – Pistoia (municipal program)

Music, open-air cinema, theater, and meetings in various city venues. comune.pistoia.it

Prato

Fig Festival – Bacchereto, Carmignano (5–7 September; then 10–14 September 2025)

Specialties with figs, music, and markets in the village. bacchereto.it

Grape Festival – Montemurlo (28 August – 8 September 2025)

Evenings of food and music in the Misericordia area. sagretoscane.com

Concert for the City – Camerata Strumentale of Prato (Sunday, 7 September 2025, Politeama)

Traditional free symphonic concert. TV Prato

Siena

September in Rapolano / Festival of Panella and Focaccia – Rapolano Terme (28 August – 7 September 2025)

Food stands, music, and entertainment for the 60th anniversary of the festival.

Note: The Honey Week of Montalcino will not take place this week in 2025; it has been announced for 27–28 September 2025. montalcinonews.com

Arezzo

Luna Festival – Bucine (August 29, 2025)

Night event with shows, music, and tastings at the Municipal Amphitheater: Learn more

Florence (Metropolitan City)

Lasciati Fiorire Festival – Florence (Lumen) (August 29–31, 2025)

Music and creativity festival with concerts, DJ sets, workshops, and markets: Learn more

Grosseto

35th Bread Soup Festival – Roccastrada (August 30, 2025)

Day dedicated to the traditional Tuscan bread soup: Learn more

Livorno

No specific events reported this week.

Lucca

No events found this week.

Massa-Carrara

Churches, Castles and Palaces Open in Lunigiana (until August 31, 2025)

Special openings and guided tours in Lunigiana’s historical buildings: Learn more

Pisa

Medieval Festival – Vicopisano (August 31 – September 1, 2025)

Historical medieval reenactment with parades, shows, and taverns: Learn more

Pistoia

Pistoia city – “Summer in the City 2025”

A rich calendar of over a hundred summer events promoted by the Municipality of Pistoia, featuring music, theater, talks, open-air cinema, and more: Learn more

Palio of the Districts – Pescia (August 30 – September 6, 2025)

Traditional competition among the city’s districts: Learn more

Prato

Grape Festival – Montemurlo (August 29 – September 9, 2025)

Grape and harvest celebration with music and gastronomy: Learn more

Siena

Bravìo delle Botti – Montepulciano (August 22–31, 2025)

Historic challenge between districts with a barrel race: Learn more

Birranthology Extravaganza – Sinalunga (August 29–31, 2025)

Craft beer festival with concerts and street food: Learn more