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Villa Bertelli: The Event Calendar, Featuring Concerts, Movies, Exhibitions, and Talks
From major live concerts to the Cinema in Villa film festival, all the way to cultural events dedicated to St. Francis: all the must-see events in Forte dei Mar
The summer of 2026 in Forte dei Marmi will be all about music, culture, and entertainment, with a packed calendar of events at Villa Bertelli. This historic Versilia venue will host a new season of events, including major live concerts, meetings with leading figures in Italian culture, and shows for audiences of all ages.
From the international rock of Europe to the best of Italian music featuring Il Volo, Nek, Fiorella Mannoia, Madame, Litfiba, Luca Carboni, and Sal Da Vinci, as well as appearances by comedians and public figures, Villa Bertelli reaffirms its status in 2026 as one of the most anticipated summer venues in Versilia.
Concerts at Villa Bertelli 2026: The Live Music Calendar
The Villa Bertelli Live 2026 series kicked off on July 9 with a major international event: Europe on their 2026 Tour, and continues in August with some of the most beloved names in Italian music:
August 2, 2026 – Il Volo, World Tour 2026–2027
August 5, 2026 – Nek, Nek Hits – Live
August 9, 2026 – Fiorella Mannoia, Fiorella Sings Fabrizio and Ivano: Anime Salve
August 11, 2026 – Madame, Madame Summer Tour 2026
August 13, 2026 – Litfiba, Forty Years of 17 Re’ – Tour 2026
August 18, 2026 – Luca Carboni, Rio Ari O Live
August 19, 2026 – The Queen of Rock – A tribute to Tina Turner
August 20, 2026 – Sal Da Vinci, The Summer of Great Music
September 1, 2026 – Enrico Brignano, Bello di Mamma!
Also scheduled was a concert by Claudio Baglioni, GrandTour La vita è adesso, initially set for August 17, 2026, but rescheduled for August 8, 2027.
Cultural Events and Gatherings at Villa Bertelli
Alongside the music, the 2026 program also features numerous events dedicated to culture, information, and entertainment, in addition to the exhibition Migneco: Reality and Vision, the highlight of Villa Bertelli’s exhibition season.
Among the events on the calendar:
August 3, 2026 – Lucia Petaroli
August 6, 2026 – Carlo Conti
August 10, 2026 – Marco Pardini
August 17, 2026 – Osvaldo Poli, “Adolescence Is Not a Disease”
August 14, 2026 – Paolo Del Debbio
August 16, 2026 – Monica Maggioni
August 22, 2026 – Leonardo Pieraccioni
August 23, 2026 – Beniamino Palmieri
August 24, 2026 – Commemoration of Prince Fulco Ruffo of Calabria
August 29, 2026 – Francesca Fialdini
August 30, 2026 – Gli Indifferenziati
Cinema in Villa in Forte dei Marmi: August 2026 Films Under the Stars
Among the new offerings for summer 2026 at Villa Bertelli is Cinema in Villa, the open-air film festival that brings the big screen to the picturesque Giardino dei Lecci. Following the screenings in June and July, the schedule continues in August with three evenings dedicated to cinema, all starting at 9:30 p.m..
The August screenings of Cinema in Villa 2026:
Friday, August 7, 2026, 9:30 p.m. – Jumpers
Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. - The Drama
Friday, August 21, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. - Oi Vita Mia
The screenings will take place in the setting of Villa Bertelli’s park and offer an opportunity to enjoy a unique summer evening combining cinema, culture, and the open-air atmosphere. Tickets cost 6 euros for full price and 4 euros for reduced price (children under 10, seniors over 65, and residents of the Municipality of Forte dei Marmi). Admission is free for children up to age 5 and for people with disabilities.
Villa Bertelli Celebrates the 800th Anniversary of St. Francis’s Death
Villa Bertelli’s 2026 cultural program also includes a special series dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, marking the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death (1226–2026). This journey through art, spirituality, history, and music will engage the public with lectures, a concert, and a dedicated exhibition.
The series offers a reflection on the figure of St. Francis through various forms of expression, ranging from medieval iconography to botany and contemporary art.
Upcoming events in the coming weeks:
Friday, August 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – St. Francis per picta: An Iconographic Journey from the Middle Ages to Modernity. Lecture by Davide Pugnana
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – The Plants of St. Francis and His Friars: Medicines and Remedies. Lecture by Marco Pardini
Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – Francis of Assisi: In His Humble and Glorious Flesh, the Advent of Humanism. Lecture by Father Bernardo
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 9:00 p.m. – Church of St. Francis, Vittoria Apuana “Altissimu S. Francesco 800” Concert by the Tuscan Youth Choir Ensemble I Bei Legami, conducted by Pietro Consoloni
Rounding out the program will be an exhibition dedicated to Arturo Dazzi’s previously unseen sketches, scheduled from October 2 to November 1, 2026 at Villa Bertelli—an opportunity to rediscover the connection between art and spirituality through the work of one of the leading figures in 20th-century Italian sculpture.