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The events calendar offers a varied program that includes initiatives dedicated to art and culture, sporting events, theatrical performances, and shows of various kinds.
Events related to folklore and local traditions are also planned, along with quality musical performances and activities immersed in nature.
“Tyranny, an ancient evil always in fashion”
Municipal Library
– Literary Association S. Tuscano
Commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust
Screening of the film Remember
Municipal Library
– Municipality of Pienza
– Pro Loco Pienza
In memory of the victims of the foibe
Municipal Library
Municipal Council Chamber
– Pro Loco Pienza
“The Ideal Woman in the Ideal City”
Speakers: Teresa Gualtieri, Ilaria Bichi Ruspoli, Sara Mammana
Moderator: Vittoria Bichi Ruspoli
Municipal Council Chamber
– Municipality of Pienza
Speaker: Dr. Pierluigi Assi
Conference by Benedetto Bargagli and Romualdo Rossi, Guardian of the Ermicciolo
Municipal Library
– Municipality of Pienza
Walk along the “Path of Art and Soul”
Visit to the Hermitage and lunch at the Pieve
– Pro Loco Pienza
Food stands
Giardino dei Lecci – Polisportiva Pienza
Cathedral of Pienza – Fabriceria of the Cathedral Church
Stalls for the sale and tasting of artisanal chocolate
Piazza Dante Alighieri
April 10, 11, 17, and 18 – 9:00 PM
April 12 and 19 – 5:30 PM
Teatrino di Don Giotto – Compagnia del Teatrino di Don Giotto
– ANPI, Teatro Povero, and Filarmonica Giardini di Monticchiello
“The Revealed Cities”
‘Journey between the UNESCO Ideal City and the Invisible Cities of I. Calvino’ by Maria Pia Mucci
Guitar music by Ganesh Del Vescovo with readings of the corresponding cities curated by Germano Pallini
R. Massai Conference Hall – City Museum
(The exhibition is open until May 24)
Tribute at the Monument to the Fallen
Snack at Colle Mosca, Monticchiello – ANPI and Filarmonica Giardini di Monticchiello
In Monticchiello, celebration of International Workers’ Day with a traditional country “sbaccellata” (tasting of fresh broad bean pods and cheese) in Piazza Pio II – Spazio Giovani, organized by ANPI and Filarmonica Giardini.
Renaissance Garden Installation
Piazza Pio II
May 2 – 4:00 PM
Opening of the Flower Festival
Musical interlude by the string quartet Etruria Musica
Logge del Palazzo Comunale – Pro Loco Pienza and Centro Commerciale Naturale
May 9–10
Plant and flower market
Piazza Dante Alighieri and historic center
May 10 – 6:30 PM
Sacre Armonie, San Francesco e la musica
Church of San Francesco – Parish Liturgy Commission of Pienza and Bruscello Poliziano
May 16 – from 11:00 AM
Flowers on the Plate
Aperinfiore – bouquet of fried flowers
Piazza Dante Alighieri – Pro Loco Pienza
May 17 – 6:00 PM
Lirica a Palazzo – Opera arias and duets
Alessia Battini, soprano – Marco Rencinai, tenor – Guglielmo Pianigiani, piano
Palazzo Piccolomini Courtyard – Corale di Pienza Benvenuto Franci
Flag tournament among the six Contrade
Piazza Pio II – Musicians and Flag Wavers of Pienza
9:00 PM – Concert by Arcadia Faber Band
Tribute to Fabrizio De André
Piazza Pio II – Pro Loco Pienza
Pienza Choir “Benvenuto Franci”
Church of San Francesco
Historic Center – Municipality of Pienza
Piazza Dante Alighieri – Polisportiva Pienza, Pro Loco Pienza, Pienza School of Music
Cathedral Church – Pro Loco Pienza
Chiara Isotton, soprano – Marco Rencinai, tenor – Patrick Cann, Staff Performer (Acting Ensemble) of the Metropolitan Opera, New York
Guglielmo Pianigiani, piano
Palazzo Piccolomini Courtyard – Corale di Pienza Benvenuto Franci
Theatrical performance
Monticchiello – Teatro Povero Company
Palazzo Piccolomini – Incontri in Terra di Siena
Piazza Pio II – Easter Festival
Aperitifs, food, and music
Piazza Dante Alighieri – Polisportiva Pienza, Pro Loco Pienza
Cathedral of Pienza – Fabriceria of the Cathedral Church
Fireworks
Visible from Via del Casello and Via Gozzante – Pro Loco Pienza
Orchestra del Brenta with the participation of Corale di Pienza Benvenuto Franci and Corale Città di Chiusi
Piazza Pio II – Pro Loco Pienza
Piazza Dante Alighieri – Polisportiva Pienza
Traditional popular game and Cheese Fair
– Pro Loco Pienza
Logge del Palazzo Comunale
Logge del Palazzo Comunale
Presentation of the Palio
created by Alis Anghel, selection of the cheese wheel for the game, branding of the wheels, and drawing of the order of the Contrade
Piazza Pio II
Piazza Pio II
Cloister of Palazzo Borgia
Stalls for tasting and sales
Throughout the streets of the town
Pienza Choir “Benvenuto Franci”
Conductor: M° Marco Rencinai
Palazzo Piccolomini Courtyard
Children’s Trescone – Cheese Game at the Spindle
Piazza Pio II
Piazza Pio II
Tournament, team presentations, open day, 2026–2027 courses
Municipal Gym – Arci Pienza, Spazio Giovani
Prato di Santa Caterina – Parish of Pienza
Piazza Pio II – Compagnia del Teatrino di Don Giotto
Monticchiello – Teatro Povero di Monticchiello
Historic Center – Pro Loco Pienza, Pienza Associations
Piazza Dante Alighieri and Via della Madonnina
“Building by Dreaming: UNESCO Ideal Cities between Utopia and Reality”
Curated by Roggero Roggeri
Municipal Council Chamber – Municipality of Pienza
Award Ceremony
Municipal Council Chamber – Pro Loco Pienza
Piazza Pio II – Spazio Giovani
Holy Mass and concert
Pienza Choir “Benvenuto Franci”
Conductor: M° Marco Rencinai
Centro Commerciale Naturale, City of Pienza
Concert with the Bersaglieri Fanfare
National Bersaglieri Association – Pienza
Church of San Carlo Borromeo
R. Massai Conference Hall – Municipality of Pienza
Tree planting for newborns
Municipality of Pienza
Municipal Council Chamber – Municipality of Pienza
Patron Saint Celebration of Saint Andrew
Holy Mass with the Pienza Choir “Benvenuto Franci”
Cathedral of Pienza
Stalls, performances, gastronomic specialties, entertainment, concerts
Video mapping
Historic Center – Pro Loco Pienza
Municipal Council Chamber
Christmas dinner and party
Polisportiva Pienza
Theatre, food and wine, workshops
Monticchiello – Teatro Povero Company
Bonfire lighting in the square
7:00 PM – Santa Claus arrives
Piazza Pio II – Arci Pienza
Pienza Choir “Benvenuto Franci”
Church of San Francesco
Logge del Palazzo Comunale – Panforte Association
Music and dancing in the square, confetti cannons, and fountains of light
Piazza Pio II – Pro Loco Pienza
Logge del Palazzo Comunale – Pro Loco Pienza
Logge del Palazzo Comunale – Pro Loco Pienza
Weekly Market
Every Friday (except holidays)
Piazza Dante Alighieri – Pienza
Val d’Orcia Typical Products Market
Every first Sunday of the month
Piazza Dante Alighieri – Pienza
Special Dates in Monticchiello:
April 4, June 2, and July 26
