Some don’t care to travel in the summer because of the heat or the potential tourist crowds but one of the best reasons to persist and travel at this time of the year is the array of festivals, celebrations, and events that tend to take place during the summer months. Whether it’s because you’re in a country with longer days in the summer or because the sunny weather improves moods and makes people want to get out, do things, and party, this is generally the time of the year when there are endless things to see and do and exciting events abound. Particularly in Tuscany! Those who book a villa in Tuscany for the summer will find that there are all sorts of amazing events to experience from traditional celebrations and historic oddities to pop culture celebrations and modern thrills.
So, here are the events taking place in Tuscany for summer 2024!
Lari Cherry Festival – 25th of May 2024 to the 2nd of June 2024 – this festival is dedicated to Lari’s famous cherries and celebrating other local foods with markets and more.
Cortona Comics – 25th of May 2024 to 2nd of June 2024 – a major European comic and pop culture convention that takes place in the stunning medieval city of Cortona and attracts Hollywood stars and creators of beloved intellectual properties. Find a villa in Cortona and enjoy the excitement of these events for yourself.
Calcio Storico Fiorentino – 1st of June 2024 to the 15th of June 2024 – one of Italy’s most exciting and famous sporting events, this historic version of soccer is more like a battle and a truly extraordinary spectacle for sports fans who are on vacation in Florence.
Lucca Summer Festival – 2nd of June 2024 to 28th of July 2024 – a massive music festival that takes over the historic city of Lucca and attracts internationally famous artists and bands with Eric Clapton, Ed Sheeran, Swedish House Mafia, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rod Stewart, Lenny Kravitz, Duran Duran, Mika, Sam Smith, and more set to play dates this summer – one more excellent reason to book a holiday rental in Lucca for this summer asap!
Estate Fiesolana – 4th of June 2024 to 3rd of September 2024 – taking place in Fiesole, a short distance from Florence, this is Italy’s oldest multidisciplinary outdoor festival and offers a wonderful season of theatre, music, dance, and cinema in the town’s stunning ancient amphitheatre.
Firenze Rocks – 13th and 15th of June 2024 – head to the Visarno Arena in Florence’s Cascine Park for another key event of the Tuscan cultural calendar, their large annual rock festival headlined this year by Avenged Sevenfold, Bowling for Soup, Cemetery Sun, Tool, The Struts, Deus, and Night Verses.
White Carrara – 14th of June 2024 to the 29th of September 2024 – Carrara is famous as the place where Michelangelo and many other artists sourced perfect white marble for their masterpieces. With White Carrara, contemporary artists get to continue this tradition by displaying works in the area over the summer.
Music on the Apuan Alps – 20th of June 2024 to the 15th of September 2024 – this unique event offers a series of hikes throughout the summer that combine trekking with lunch in a reference refuge (or a packed lunch) and a free concert. For music-lovers and hiking fanatics looking to combine the two who book a villa in Tuscany this summer, it is a must.
Festival Toscano di Musica Antica - Risonanze (Tuscan Festival of Early Music – Resonances) – from the 27th of June 2024 to the 7th of July 2024 - this festival sees the famous city of Pisa host (and the Cathedral of Barga for one special event) guided tours of monuments and hold concerts from celebrated international ensembles making it an unmissable series for classical music fans who find a vacation rental in Pisa this summer.
Tour de France 2024: Gran Départ – 29th of June 2024 – kicking off from Italy for the first time in 121 years, this summer is your chance to catch the Tour de France while in Florence!
Barga Jazz Festival – from the 1st of July 2024 to the 31st of August 2024 – a mainstay of the music festival circuit in Italy and another reason to explore the charming town of Barga, those who find a holiday rental in Lucca this summer should make a point to attend this beloved festival. With concerts, jam sessions, seminars, masterclasses, and more with some of the biggest international names in jazz, it’s a unique musical treat in gorgeous surroundings.
Palio di Siena - 2nd of July 2024 and 16th of August 2024 – Tuscany’s most famous horse race and a long-standing tradition in the stunning historic centre of Siena.
Mercantia – from the 12th of July over five days until the 16th of July 2024 – Italy’s most important street theatre festival takes place in Certaldo and sees all sorts of performances and exciting spectacles take over town from tightrope walking to aerialist extravaganzas to fire shows to punk gigs. There’s really something for everyone! Find a villa in Certaldo and experience the excitement for yourself.
Puccini Festival – from the 12th of July 2024 through to the 7th of September 2024 – this dynamic opera season in the town of Torre del Lago Puccini is entirely (and unsurprisingly) dedicated to the composer Puccini and offers fans plenty of opportunity to see his most famous works.
Nights of Archaeology – through July and August 2024 – this series of special events takes place throughout Tuscany in the evenings and will include lectures, tours, and more at museums and archaeological sites across the region.
There are, of course, many other things happening all over the region throughout the summer but for those who book one of our Tuscany Villas and who are looking for exciting events to attend, this is a great place to start!
