Events & Activities in Tuscany

Tuscany boasts many traditional festivities through the region and along the year. From June onwards, Tuscany's festive calendar becomes increasingly crowded, many of the festivals celebrate historical events that took place centuries ago or medieval tournaments always preceded by processions through the towns of people in costume accompanied by music.

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For summer, we have gathered a list of events around Tuscany.

Arezzo: Medieval Pageant and Jousting Tournament (June 16 and September 1).
Florence: Historical Soccer Game and Parade (June 16, 24, 30).
Florence:Medieval "Explosion of the Cart" (April 7 ).
Grosseto: Cowboy Parade and Rodeo (August 15).
Lucca: Medieval Parade and Horse Race (July 12).
Querceta: Renaissance Parade and Horse Race (May).
Pisa: Battle of the Bridge, featuring water games on the Arno River (June 16).
Pisa:Regatta of the Great Maritime Republics (Every 4 years in June - next in 2003).
San Miniato: Festival of the White Truffle (November 9-10, 16-17, 23-24).
Pescia: Pinocchio's Birthday (May 25).
Pistoia: Historical Parade and Jousting Tournament (July 25).
Carmignano: Historical Parade and Horse Race (September).
Prato: Parade and Historical Ball Game (September 8).
Siena: Palio Horse Race and Pageant (July 2, August 16).
Livorno: Historical Regatta (July 7).
Montepulciano: Historical Pageant and Games (August 15).