EVENTS
In Maremma every month is full of events and festivals, ancient traditions that are repeated, musical events, popular celebrations, palii, historical re-enactments and much more! Many events that tell the story of the territory and its excellences... Every month an event, for a year full of initiatives and festivals not to be missed, to know and discover every secret of this magical and fascinating land of southern Tuscany!
JANUARY
Poderi di Montemerano and San Martino sul Fiora
BEFANATE
The tradition of the popular songs of the Befana is very ancient in Maremma, we organize ourselves in masked groups and accompanied by musical instruments and we go from farm to farm singing and dancing and asking in return only something to eat and drink …
CARNIVAL
Traditional appointment with the celebrations for the carnival with the “Carnevale Pitiglianese” and the “Carnevaletto da Tre Soldi a Orbetello”, parades, allegorical floats, masks and lots of music in two of the most beautiful villages of the Tuscan Maremma.
MARCH
Pitigliano
TORCH OF ST. JOSEPH
On the night of March 19th Pitigliano celebrates San Giuseppe with the traditional “Torciata”. From the via cava of Pitigliano the torciatori leave in procession carrying on their shoulders bundles of reeds that will then be set on fire to burn the puppet of winter in the town square, an ancient rite to celebrate the arrival of Spring …
APRIL
Montemerano
SAINT GEORGE
In April in Montemerano is celebrated San George, the patron saint. Many events and manifestations for an ancient tradition that is repeated every year, historical parade, Giostra del Drago and launch of the Areostatic Balloon.
MAY
Sorano
In the beautiful village of Sorano, the traditional Spring Festival is renewed every year, a festival that celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of the summer with market exhibitions, shows, concerts, excursions to the Vie Cave and much more!
JUNE
Manciano
In the streets of Manciano “La Spia della Maremma” a weekend entirely dedicated to street music with itinerant performances by artists and performers from all over the world. At the end of the event a great concert in the central square of the village…
AUGUST
Saturnia
Two weeks of concerts in the splendid location of Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Saturnia. a festival dedicated to music in all its aspects, with a series of concerts and performances by important artists.
SEPTEMBER
Manciano, Pitigliano and Scansano
An entire month dedicated to wine, excellence of the Tuscan Maremma. Open cellars and tastings of wines and typical local products, starting from Pitigliano “La Piccola Gerusalemme”, continuing in Manciano “La Spia della Maremma” and ending in Scansano “City of Morellino wine”
OCTOBER
Montemerano
The last weekend of October Montemerano turns into a den of witches, monsters and ghosts, to celebrate the night of Halloween. In the streets of the village food stands and in Piazza del Castello concerts and DJ sets.
NOVEMBER
Orbetello
GUSTATUS
Orbetello and its lagoon host Gustatus, an important food and wine event promoted by SlowFood. Gustatus celebrates the excellence of the territory with tastings, show cooking, conferences, shows and live concerts.
DECEMBER
Saturnia
On the night of December 31st in Saturnia is celebrated on the last day of the year with the traditional Focarazza, a large pile of wood that is set on fire as a sign of good luck for the new year. To accompany the event food stands and live music.