Tvoi ConciergeOn now: July 17 - September 5, 2026On now
Festival Puccini
Torre del Lago
Open-air opera by the lake: Turandot, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, La Boheme, and galas with world-class voices.
When to visit Tuscany
The events, seasons, and experiences of Tuscany worth planning ahead. We take on access, accommodation, and logistics.
This is not a listing of every festival but a short list of what is worth coming to Tuscany for right now. The best seats, villas, and tables for these dates go months ahead, so we prepare for each one early: access, accommodation, transfers, and the programme.
Upcoming events
Next date: July 21, 2026Last chance
Teatro del Silenzio, Bocelli
Lajatico
Once a year Andrea and Matteo Bocelli sing in a natural amphitheatre among the hills. Matteo on 21 July, Andrea on 23 and 25 July.
Next date: August 16, 2026Limited availability
Palio di Siena
Siena
Siena's most important historic event. The best places to stay and to watch are taken months ahead.
September 11 - September 13, 2026Booking open
Artigianato e Palazzo
Florence, Corsini Garden
Around a hundred artisans in the Corsini Garden: furniture, jewellery, leather, silver, and handmade interiors.
September 26 - October 4, 2026Booking open
BIAF, Biennale dell'Antiquariato
Florence, Palazzo Corsini
The international antiques biennial: museum-grade art and antiques for collectors and serious buyers.
October 1 - October 4, 2026Booking open
L'Eroica
Gaiole in Chianti
The legendary vintage cycling ride on the white gravel roads of Chianti: wine, retro style and the Tuscan countryside for connoisseurs.
November 14 - November 30, 2026Booking open
White truffle, San Miniato
San Miniato
The famous white truffle fair. We arrange a private programme away from the crowds: truffle selection, lunch, and a winery.
January 12 - January 15, 2027Early booking
Pitti Uomo, winter edition
Florence
One of the key international showcases of menswear. The show days mean access, meetings, fittings, and a special mood in the city.
30 January to 20 February 2027Dates to be confirmed
Carnevale di Viareggio
Viareggio
One of Italy's great carnivals: giant allegorical floats and parades along the seafront.
June 15 - June 18, 2027Early booking
Pitti Uomo, summer edition
Florence
The summer Pitti Uomo, then Forte dei Marmi at the height of the season. Fashion by day, the sea by night.
June 2027Dates to be confirmed
Calcio Storico Fiorentino
Florence
The historic 16th-century Florentine game on Piazza Santa Croce: one of the city's most spectacular and exclusive events.
Seasonal experiences
May to SeptemberOn now
Forte dei Marmi sea season
Forte dei Marmi, Versilia
Front-row beach clubs, a villa, a yacht, and a full seasonal team: driver, chef, nanny, and security.
SeptemberSeasonal experience
The grape harvest (vendemmia)
Chianti, Montalcino
A private estate, a hand in the harvest, lunch with the owner or winemaker, and a private tasting of the new wine.
October, NovemberSeasonal experience
Truffle hunting
Tuscany
A licensed truffle hunter and his dog lead you into a private wood, then a chef cooks the find at the table.
On request, all yearSeasonal experience
Collectors & Connoisseurs
Florence, Tuscany
Closed interests for connoisseurs: Florentine jewellers, pietra dura workshops, bespoke tailoring, private cellars, and vintage cars.
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Tell us your likely dates, who is travelling and your interests. We will propose the events, villas, restaurants and private experiences to build a trip around.