Folklore, music, theater, food and wine. During the summer season, there are countless events that bring the villages of the Valdichiana Senese to life, including folk festivals, performances, tastings and events celebrating local culture.
A festival focused on an ancient type of bread, a music festival in a thermal park, a competition between neighborhoods vying for a prize by rolling barrels up a hill, and even a jazz music festival. With its harmonious landscapes and small towns rich in history, the Valdichiana Senese offers a variety of complementary experiences during the summer, with festive occasions, encounters with the local community, culinary and cultural tours, plus events designed for those who love good food, wine, music and traditions.
Here are the events you won’t want to miss in 2026 ...
Sagra del Bico - June 27–July 6, 2026
A simple, traditional flatbread made with water, flour, yeast and oil then baked in ash. Every year, the Bico is celebrated during a festival in the hamlet of Le Piazze, where visitors can sample this specialty that is hand-kneaded and cooked in a wood-fired oven. A celebration that brings the entire community together in the spirit of tradition.
Music Festival- July 23–26, 2026
This music festival takes place within the Fucoli Thermal Parks in Chianciano Terme, one of Italy’s most beautiful parks, covering around 10 acres or 4 hectares. Now in its 24ᵗʰ year, this food, wine and music festival has featured performances by artists such as Mondo Marcio, Giuliano Palma and Bowland.
Tria Turris – Medieval Street Artists Festival - June 26, 27 and 28, 2026
A lively weekend to be immersed in the Medieval atmosphere of Chiusi, featuring juggling shows and music. On Sunday, don’t miss the grand historical parade and the Palio delle Torri, a competition between the city’s districts in which 3 towers (weighing about a quintale—100 kilograms or about 220 pounds) are carried on the shoulders of 4 people as they make their way through the historic center to the picturesque setting of Piazza del Duomo.
Lars Rock Festival - July 10, 11 and 12, 2026
An event where many musicians take turns on stage, accompanied by workshops, film screenings, book presentations, readings and other activities.
Torrita Blues Festival - June 25, 26 and 27
The rhythm of blues takes center stage in Piazza Matteotti in Torrita di Siena, where the Torrita Blues Festival is held in late June. An event that attracts fans of the genre–and others–every year, thanks in part to the prominent names who take to the stage.
Torrita Biodiversity - Agri-Culture Festival - September
Conferences, exhibitions, meetings with professionals from the agricultural-food sector and other dedicated initiatives for a full immersion in the topic of “biodiversity.”
Tre Gotti al Campino - August 13, 14, 15 and 16
The beer and indie music festival in the Ornella Pancirolli Park of Trequanda. The lineup features up-and-coming local bands and established artists from the Italian Indie music scene. Every evening, a food stand offering local specialties is also open in the park.
These are just a few of the events taking place in the 9 municipalities of the Valdichiana Senese. To stay up to date on all the other events, simply follow the Facebook page of the Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e Sapori della Valdichiana Senese.