Events/Feasts in Tuscany
Tuscany Region Guide
Camaiore
This lists the events that are taking place during the month in this town located in the province of Lucca.
Camerata di Colombaia
This music festival is held in the Comune di Stia, which is located in the region of Tuscany. Check the Web site for dates, times and locations.
Carnival of Viareggio
Since 1873 this beautiful town has hosted a parade of floats to celebrate Carnevale. Find out how you can join in on the Festivities.
Cavalcade of the Magi Italiansrus.com
January 6th marks the 12th day of Christmas and it is called the Epiphany. To commemorate this special day the city of Florence, Italy hosts a pageant called the Cavalcata dei Magi (Cavalcade of the Magi). This is the biggest street procession in Florence and there are over 700 participants who dress in medieval costumes.
Cinema Pisa
Fine out what's playing at the cinemas in Pisa.
Colors of Arezzo
Arezzo is a city with many interesting traditions and celebrations. It’s a fantastic place where tourists can see festivities that have appeared in the middle ages.
Events in Pisa
Pisa is a city of great historical tradition and in June they celebrate the Giugno Pisano. The main atttractions of the Giugno Pisano include: Candlelight Festivities, Game of the Bridge, Historical Regatta of Saint Ranieri and The Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics.
Festival Puccini of Torre del Lago
This festival is held annually at the open-air theatre, just a stone's throw from the Villa Mausoleum where Giacomo Puccini lived, worked and is buried.
Folkloristic in Florence
This highlights the historic game of Calcio in Costume, lo Scoppio del Carro, Rificolona and the Festa di San Giovanni.
Giostra del Saracino (The Joust of the Saracen) Italiansrus.com
If you happen to be near the town of Arezzo in June or September, you will want to make sure you witness the Joust of the Saracen. This historical reenactment is filled with pageantry and games as the town is transformed back to the 14th century and all those that participate are dressed in costumes from that period.
Giostra dell'Orso (Joust of the Bear) Italiansrus.com
Every July 25th the city of Pistoia, which is in the region of Tuscany, hosts the Giostra dell'Orso (Joust of the Bear). This tournament is on the Feast Day of San Jacopo, patron saint of Pistoia.
Montepulciano
If you are travelling to this city you may want to find out when, where and what type of events take place throughout the year.
Il Palio Italiansrus.com
The Palio di Siena is one of the world's oldest horse race and it is held twice a year in the Tuscan town of Siena. To the Sienese this is more than just a race. It is a way of life and a passion that is instilled in them at birth.
Palio di San Ranieri Italiansrus.com
The city of Pisa hosts a two-day feast to celebrate their Patron Saint, San Ranieri. In the evening of June 16th, the town celebrates with the Luminara lighting up the town with candles. On June 17th the town prepares for the Palio di San Ranieri where boats compete for the "paliotto."
Sagra del Tordo Italiansrus.com
During the last weekend in October the town of Montalcino in the province of Siena, Tuscany hosts the Sagra del Tordo (Festival of the Thrush). This is the biggest and most important event for the town and one that the entire townspeople are involved in.
Pistoia Blues
Each July international blues artists perform in the main square.
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