• Trasimeno Music Festival (Trasimeno lake, July 1 and 2)
• Palio di Siena or Palio del Provenzano – Siena (2 July)
  Iconic horse race in Piazza del Campo .
• Festa del Bico in Piazze, Cetona (July 3,4, 5 and 6)
• Lars Rock Festival in Chiusi, Siena (July 4,5 and 6).
• Arezzo Vintage Fair July 5 and 6  See our guide to Arezzo, Click here.
• Madonna del Cerro in Montepulciano area, Siena.

• Wild Boar Festival – Cantagallo (FI)
  Celebrate Tuscan boar cuisine with local food stalls and rural charm .
• Sarteano Choral Workshop (2–13 July)
  International choir school in Sarteano’s medieval venues  .
• Cambio Festival – Assisi (2–5 July)
  Music concerts in castle settings near Assisi.
• Jazz in the Amphitheatre – Terni (2 July)
  Evening concert by Stefano Di Battista at the Roman Arena.

From July 11

• Umbria Jazz – Perugia (11–20 July)
  Leading jazz festival with Berklee masterclasses and UJ4Kids programming.  Highlights include Angélique Kidjo with “HOPE” on opening night, Stefano Bollani on Day Two, plus Berklee clinics and family events.
• Fivizzano Archery Challenge (11–13 July)
  Medieval-style archery tournament.
• Cortona On The Move – Cortona (17 July – 2 Nov)
  15th edition photo festival with exhibitions, workshops & readings  .
• Medieval Festival – Laterina (19–27 July)
  Reenactments, craft, and traditional celebrations in Laterina  .
• Palio della Balestra – Lucca (12 July)
  Traditional crossbow tournament  .
• Fiesole Summer Events – Fiesole
  Classical music, theatre, and cultural performances in the hills.
• Orvieto Folk & Chamber Music – Orvieto
  Intimate recitals and folk festivals in historic piazzas and the elegant Teatro Mancinelli
• Summer Music in Tuscany – Sarteano
  (14–29 July) Ensemble performances, private lessons, and public concerts.  Workshops and chamber concerts transform this hill town into a summer stage.
• Teatro del Silenzio – Lajatico
  Andrea Bocelli’s themed outdoor summer concert.
• July 24 to 28 in Sarteano – Civitas infernalis  phone: +39 3932197789 mail: civitasinfernalis@gmail.com

  Step into a world of fire, fantasy, and medieval magic at Civitas Infernalis in Sarteano this July. This spectacular street festival transforms the town into a realm of demons, jesters, and blazing performances. With music, fire shows, and costumed creatures roaming the alleys, it’s an unforgettable summer night. A must-experience event for lovers of the surreal, the bold, and the wildly imaginative!

• Sagra dell’Oca – Bettona (PG) From July 25 to August 3 
  Nine-day feast celebrating goose-based Umbrian dishes.

August (preview)

• Bravio delle Botti – Montepulciano (last Sunday of August)
  Historic barrel race between the eight contrade, preceded by a medieval week of ceremonies and practice runs  .
• Sagra & Palio events in Orvieto, Gubbio, Città della Pieve & Cortona
  Summer fairs, medieval re-enactments, and local food celebrations—look for local “palî” and sagre announcements.