Summer 2026: the must-see concerts and festivals in Florence and Tuscany

All the great summer live music dates to mark in your diary

Concerts and festivals bring big names from the music scene to Florence and throughout Tuscany. To make sure you don’t miss any of the major events scheduled for the coming months, here’s a comprehensive summer guide to mark on your calendar.

Firenze Rocks (Florence, June 12–14, 2026)

Florence is getting ready to become the capital of rock with the 2026 edition of Firenze Rocks, scheduled for June 12, 13, and 15 at the Visarno Arena. The festival kicks off Friday, June 12 with Lenny Kravitz, Anna Calvi, and Salmo, all making their debut on the Opel Firenze Rocks stage, alongside The Sophs, a young band blending rock, pop punk, and funk. Saturday, June 13 will feature Robbie Williams as the headliner, one of the greatest pop stars of his generation, also making his festival debut. Sunday, June 14 will bring the grand finale with The Cure, one of the most influential bands in rock history, joined by Mogwai, The Twilight Sad, and the Irish band Just Mustard, among the most exciting names on the contemporary alternative scene.

Firenze Rocks

Estate Fiesolana (Fiesole, June – September 2026)

Estate Fiesolana promises to be a rich program, blending Italian music with major international guests in one of Tuscany’s most evocative settings: Taking the stage will be Bobo Rondelli, Irene Grandi, Nada, Ginevra Di Marco, Joan Thiele, Cristiano De André, and Raphael Gualazzi, while the international lineup features names such as Fatoumata Diawara, Xavier Rudd, and the Yellowjackets. The festival is also enriched by a series of musical tributes dedicated to Lucio Dalla, Ennio Morricone, and Franco Battiato, in a continuous dialogue between memory and the present.

Musart Festival (Florence, June 28 – July 26)

The Musart Festival returns to the Medici Park in Pratolino, from June 28 to July 26, with six evenings of great music. The program opens on June 28 with Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, followed on July 4 by Mannarino and on July 5 by Niccolò Fabi. On July 11, it’s Alfa’s turn, while on July 21, Elio e le Storie Tese arrive with their show “À la carte!”.

Niccolò Fabi (foto di Arash Radpour)

La Prima Estate (Lido di Camaiore, June 19–21 and 26–28, 2026)

La Prima Estate returns to Lido di Camaiore, an international music festival now in its fifth edition, scheduled over two weekends: June 19–21 and June 26–28. The festival kicks off on June 19 with Jack White and The Hives, while June 20 is dedicated to the Italian scene with Marlene Kuntz, Ministri, Casino Royale, and Si!Boom!Voilà!. On June 21, the spotlight shifts to Richard Ashcroft, The Libertines, and The Wombats. The second weekend continues on June 26 with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Sleaford Mods, and Emiliana Torrini, on June 27 with Gorillaz, Wolf Alice, and Nation of Language, and concludes on June 28 with Twenty One Pilots, Wet Leg, and Midnight Generation.

Lucca Summer Festival (Lucca, June 24 – July 29, 2026)

The Lucca Summer Festival 2026 returns with a packed lineup between Piazza Napoleone and the historic city walls. The festival kicks off on June 24 with Ludovico Einaudi, followed on June 25 by David Byrne, launching a long series of international concerts. In July, the action really heats up with Jamiroquai on July 4, John Legend on July 5, and Alabama Shakes on July 7. In the second half of the month, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts take the stage on July 14, Zucchero on July 16, and Ronnie Wood on July 17. The calendar wraps up with a series of big names and special events: Katy Perry on July 19, Riccardo Muti on the 20th, Marcus Miller on the 21st, the Din Don Dawn show on July 25, Tom Jones on the 28th, and the Pooh on July 29.

Pistoia Blues (Pistoia, July 2–10, 2026)

Ten days of great music in Piazza del Duomo for Pistoia Blues, one of the historic events of the Italian summer. The highlight dates are July 4, 5, 8, and 10, featuring headliners such as Jethro Tull, The Darkness, and Jet, alongside a contemporary lineup ranging from blues to rock with Messa, Electric Cherry, Bluagata, Spleen, and Strea. Alongside the main concerts, the “storytellers” section brings artists such as Marco Masini, Il Volo, Claudio Baglioni, and Enrico Brignano to the stage, combining music and live storytelling.

Marco Masini (ph. Chiara Mirelli)

Villa Bertelli Festival (Forte dei Marmi, July 9 – September 1)

At Villa Bertelli in Forte dei Marmi, the summer of 2026 comes alive with a packed schedule of concerts and shows spanning different generations and musical genres. It kicks off on July 9 with Europe, followed by Il Volo on August 2. The month really gets going with Nek on August 5, Fiorella Mannoia on August 9, Madame on August 11, and Litfiba on August 13. The second half of the program features Claudio Baglioni on August 17, Luca Carboni on August 18, the tribute show The Queen of Rock dedicated to Tina Turner on August 19, Sal Da Vinci on August 20, and, to close out the series, Enrico Brignano on September 1.

FIORELLA MANNOIA

Montalfonso sotto le stelle (Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, August 6–21)

The Mont’Alfonso Sotto le Stelle Festival, in Garfagnana (province of Lucca), was founded in 2020 within the walls of the Mont’Alfonso Fortress and has gradually expanded to include other iconic sites in the area, such as the Verrucole Fortress, Campocatino, and the historic center of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. The 2026 program kicks off on August 6 in San Romano in Garfagnana with the Gatti Mézzi, followed on August 7 in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana by Teenage Dream. On August 11, the Williams Ensemble Symphony Orchestra takes the stage, while on August 16 it’s Marco Masini’s turn. On August 18, the spotlight turns to La Sera dei Miracoli, a tribute to Lucio Dalla, while on August 20, Giorgio Panariello takes the stage with “E se domani.” The grand finale is on August 21 with Federico Buffa and his “Number 23”.

Castiglioncello Festival (Castiglioncello, July 24 – August 16)

The Castiglioncello Festival 2026 returns to the setting of Castello Pasquini between July and August, reaffirming its status as one of the central events of the Tuscan summer. It kicks off on July 24 with Jonathan Canini’s comedy show “Te lo giuro sul tuo ex,” followed on August 2 by Angelina Mango. On August 6, Raf takes the stage, while on August 7 it’s Fiorella Mannoia’s turn. On August 8, Arisa arrives with her live tour, while on August 11, the spotlight is on the K-Pop Music Show “K-POP is coming.” On August 12, Madame takes center stage, and on August 16, Claudio Baglioni closes the festival with “GrandTour La Vita è Adesso.”

Decibel Open Air (Florence, September 4–6)

Decibel Open Air, one of the flagship events of the European electronic music scene, returns on September 4, 5, and 6, 2026, at the Parco delle Cascine. The 2026 edition is set to welcome tens of thousands of fans from across Europe and beyond, with three days of live performances and three stages dedicated to the leading figures of international electronic music. Among the first names announced are Paul Kalkbrenner and Holy Priest, in a lineup that aims to confirm the festival as one of the continent’s leading events in the sector.