From 28 August to 9 September 2026, Castel del Piano enters the days of the Palio delle Contrade, one of the most deeply felt traditions on Mount Amiata. The central moment comes on Tuesday 8 September, when Borgo, Monumento, Poggio and Storte compete for the Palio in the historic setting of Piazza Garibaldi.

The programme for 8 September includes Holy Mass in the morning, the historical parade through the streets of the town, the afternoon passage through Piazza Garibaldi, the Palio delle Contrade horse race and evening fireworks. In the days leading up to the race, the Palio atmosphere builds through neighbourhood events, trials, ceremonies and traditional good-luck dinners.

For visitors, it is a chance to see Castel del Piano at one of its most distinctive moments: flags, historical costumes, horses and strong local participation turn the town centre into a shared story of identity and tradition. On 9 September, the calendar closes with the traditional fair of goods and livestock.

Before travelling, it is advisable to check the latest programme, times and logistical information through the official channels, especially for events connected with the race and the contrade.

For further information and event updates: official Palio di Castel del Piano website.

On 5 and 6 September 2026, Santa Fiora hosts the first edition of Bazar Atomico Festival: two days of talks, speeches, workshops, meditation and shared reflection in this Amiata village.

The programme takes place mainly between Teatro Andrea Camilleri and Kartika Space. On Saturday 5 September, talks and speeches explore contemporary themes ranging from geopolitics to spirituality, alongside workshops and experiential activities. On Sunday 6 September, the schedule continues with a ritual walk on the slopes of Mount Amiata and further afternoon events.

For visitors in Santa Fiora on those dates, the festival adds a cultural reason to discover the historic centre, the Peschiera, the springs and the landscapes of Mount Amiata. According to the official information currently available, the initiative is already sold out, so it is advisable to check for updates, possible waiting lists and access details before planning a visit.

For further information and event updates: official Bazar Atomico Festival 2026 page.

On Sunday 6 September 2026, the Forum Fondazione Bertarelli in Poggi del Sasso, in the municipality of Cinigiano, hosts one of the most eagerly awaited events of the Amiata Music season: a piano concert by Alice Sara Ott dedicated to John Field and Ludwig van Beethoven.

The official programme brings together Field’s nocturnes, intimate and luminous pieces that influenced the history of Romantic piano music, with a selection of Beethoven sonatas. The announced works also include Sonata Op. 109 and the celebrated “Moonlight Sonata”, in an itinerary designed for anyone looking for an evening of high-level classical music in an intimate and scenic setting.

The concert is scheduled for 7:00 pm. For visitors exploring Mount Amiata or inland Maremma, it can become a cultural stop to combine with an itinerary through villages, wineries and hillside landscapes, arriving at the Forum in the late afternoon.

Alice Sara Ott is one of the best-known performers on the international piano scene, and the concert is part of the 2026 Amiata Music calendar, the festival hosted at the Forum Fondazione Bertarelli.

For further information, the updated programme and tickets: official Amiata Music event page.

Arcidosso is in the midst of Arcidò 2026, scheduled from 25 to 30 August. Linked to the traditional celebrations on 29 August, the event turns this Amiata village into a wide-ranging programme of cultural, musical and popular appointments.

The programme announced by the organisers brings together concerts, moments dedicated to spirituality, activities for children and families, theatre, opera and a sunrise concert on Monte Labbro. Nada’s appearance among the musical events adds further appeal to a festival already rooted in the Arcidosso summer.

For visitors exploring Mount Amiata in these days, Arcidò is an opportunity to combine the historic centre of Arcidosso, the atmosphere of Monte Labbro and a series of daytime and evening events to check in detail before travelling.

For further information and event updates: ThatsAmiata.

Montalcino dedicates the final days of August to a cultural event exploring the relationship between territory, agricultural landscape and local history. From 29 August to 1 September 2026, the town will host the International Workshop on Agrarian History and the Premio Città di Montalcino.

The workshop, connected with CESSCALC, offers advanced study sessions with scholars and lecturers specializing in the history of rural areas. The Premio Città di Montalcino, meanwhile, draws attention to the links between community, environment, settlement and farming civilization, themes that are especially meaningful in an area shaped by agriculture, vineyards and landscape.

For visitors to Montalcino, the event offers a different perspective from the classic food and wine itinerary: it helps explain why the Brunello countryside and the Val d’Orcia have cultural value as well as productive importance.

For further information and event updates: Montalcino dal Vivo.

From 27 to 30 August 2026, Piancastagnaio will once again host Fonti Jazz, a festival that brings four evenings of live music to the Fonti di Borgo area. The event has become a familiar date in the cultural calendar of Mount Amiata.

The programme includes four concerts with performers from the Italian and international jazz scene. For visitors, it is a good opportunity to experience Piancastagnaio after sunset, combining music with the discovery of the village, the Rocca Aldobrandesca and the Amiata landscapes.

The evening events are scheduled from 9:00 p.m., with the festival closing on Sunday 30 August. Before planning a visit, it is advisable to check the updated programme, access details and any practical information from the organizers.

For further information and event updates: ThatsAmiata.

Until 31 August 2026, Castiglione d’Orcia is offering a special programme across its cultural sites, with extended openings and events designed to help visitors discover the village and the Val d’Orcia landscape at unusual times of day.

The Rocca Aldobrandesca is open every evening from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., in addition to its usual visiting hours, giving travellers the chance to enjoy views over the UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia after sunset. At the Torre di Tentennano, the month includes exhibitions, initiatives and events linked to the promotion of the local area.

The Sala d’Arte San Giovanni is also part of the programme, with special openings and guided visits on August weekends, except on 15 August. The itinerary is well suited to visitors who want to combine villages, viewpoints and art heritage in a day between Castiglione d’Orcia, Rocca d’Orcia and Bagno Vignoni.

For travellers already in the area during the final days of August, the museum programme offers one more reason to stop in Castiglione d’Orcia, especially in the evening, when the village and the Rocca take on a different atmosphere from a daytime visit.

For further information and updates about the event: Fondazione Musei Senesi page on Castiglione d’Orcia museums in August 2026.

On Sunday 23 August 2026, Montalcino will host the 5th Montalcino Motorcycle Rally, an event dedicated to motorcycle touring between the Brunello wine town and the panoramic roads of the Val d’Orcia.

The meeting point is Piazza del Popolo, with registration and welcome from 8:30 a.m. In the late morning, the programme includes the start of the motorcycle ride towards the Val d’Orcia, with an aperitif stop in Montisi, before lunch organized with the Pro Loco of Sant’Angelo in Colle.

The event is also interesting for visitors who are not taking part in the rally: Montalcino’s historic centre will become lively with the atmosphere of two wheels, while the route crosses landscapes much loved by motorcyclists, photographers and travellers. It can be a good opportunity to combine a walk through the village, a stop in the wine shops and an itinerary between Sant’Angelo in Colle, Montisi and the Crete Senesi.

The Montalcino Motorcycle Club is affiliated with the Italian Motorcycle Federation, which lists the “Motorcycle Rally on the Brunello and Crete Senesi road” for 23 August 2026. The Motoraduni.it page also provides organizational contacts for information and participation.

For further information and event updates: 5th Montalcino Motorcycle Rally page on Motoraduni.it and Moto Club Montalcino calendar on Federmoto.

From 20 to 22 August 2026 Castel del Piano hosts a late-summer weekend combining local food and village festivities. Piazza Colonna will be the setting for the Festa del Baccalà, organised by Contrada Poggio, while on Saturday 22 August the town centre will also come alive for the Notte Bianca.

The Festa del Baccalà is an evening food event: public information indicates that the food stands open from 7:30 pm, followed by live music. For visitors exploring Monte Amiata, it is an easy stop to add after a day in Arcidosso, Santa Fiora, Montenero d’Orcia or along the woodland trails.

The evening of 22 August adds the lively atmosphere of the Notte Bianca. From 6:30 pm, the streets of Castel del Piano become a place for meeting, music and entertainment, with the town open until late. The combination of food festival and town-wide celebration makes the event suitable both for those looking for an informal dinner and for anyone who wants to experience the village on a lively summer evening.

Castel del Piano lies on the Grosseto side of Monte Amiata and is a good base for discovering hill towns, district traditions and nature itineraries. For visitors already in the area, the event can become an evening stop before continuing towards the villages of the Val d’Orcia and the Amiata.

For more information and event updates: Festa del Baccalà page on My Amiata Experience, Notte Bianca page on Qui Maremma Toscana and Facebook event for the Festa del Baccalà.

From 31 August to 6 September 2026, Pienza celebrates one of its best-known symbols: pecorino cheese. The 64th Fiera del Cacio brings food, neighbourhood traditions and popular celebrations to the historic centre of one of the most iconic towns in the Val d’Orcia.

The programme published by Pro Loco Pienza opens with rehearsals for children, adults, musicians and flag-wavers. The following days include a briscola card tournament, the Caci&Calici tasting event in Piazza Pio II, the official opening with musicians and flag-wavers, the selection and marking of the cheese wheels used in the game, the neighbourhood dinner and evening events in the square.

The weekend of 5 and 6 September is the heart of the fair, with stands dedicated to tasting and selling Pienza pecorino. On Sunday 6 September the programme also includes the blessing of the cheese wheel and the traditional Cacio al Fuso, the challenge between the town’s districts that turns Piazza Pio II into one of the liveliest places in the Val d’Orcia.

For anyone visiting Pienza at the end of summer, the Fiera del Cacio is a good opportunity to combine the historic centre, local flavours and the atmosphere of a traditional village festival. It also fits naturally into an itinerary that includes Monticchiello, San Quirico d’Orcia, Bagno Vignoni and the panoramic roads of the Val d’Orcia.

For more information and programme updates: Pro Loco Pienza 2026 events calendar and Pienza Welcome page about the Fiera del Cacio.