June 2025 in Tuscany & Umbria: A Festival Every Week

Tuscany and Umbria are at their most magical in June—when the landscape is lush, the days are long, and every week brings a new celebration of flowers, food, music, and history. From medieval jousts to wine picnics, here’s your complete guide to the best events of the month.

• May 30 – June 2: Sagra dei Pastrignocchi e del Cuculo – Cetona

Traditional cuisine takes the stage in this Sienese hill town. Try local handmade pasta and biscotti, with plenty of wine and music.

• May 30 – June 2: Vintage Lake, a Festival at Campo del Sole in Tuoro sul Trasimeno. Vintage market, Food trucks, parties and dance school for families.

• May 30 – June 2: Sagra dei Pastrignocchi e del Cuculo – Cetona

Traditional cuisine takes the stage in this Sienese hill town. Try local handmade pasta and biscotti, with plenty of wine and music.

•  June 1, 2, 5 6, 7 and 8 the Archidado Joust in Cortona

•  June 1, 2, Sagra dei Pastrignocchi e del Cuculo – Cetona

Traditional cuisine takes the stage in this Sienese hill town. Try local handmade pasta and biscotti, with plenty of wine and music.

• June 5–8: Perugia 1416 – Perugia

Perugia steps back into the 15th century with tournaments, parades, and historical reenactments in full costume. A must-see for lovers of history and pageantry.

• June 6–8: Du’ Pici Sotto le Stelle – Chianciano Terme

Celebrate the 10th edition of this beloved food festival in the Piazzolina dei Soldati. Handmade pici pasta, street food, music, and Chianciano’s summer energy under the stars.

• June 11–15: Festa del Barbarossa – San Quirico d’Orcia

A medieval festival honoring the Emperor’s 1155 visit. Includes archery, torchlit parades, and district challenges.

• June 12–23: Infiorata di San Luigi Gonzaga – Città della Pieve

An impressive 900 m² floral carpet winds through the historic Via Pietro Vannucci in honor of San Luigi. Artistic, devotional, and vibrant.

• June 14 and 15 :  Street Food Festival at Chiusi downtown.

• June 16–22: Sagra degli Gnocchi – Santa Maria, Monteleone d’Orvieto

Umbrian flavors at their best. Taste gnocchi in all its forms during this beloved village food fair with music and community celebrations.

• June 16, 20 and 22 in Panicale the Pan Opera Festival. 

Umbrian flavors at their best. Taste gnocchi in all its forms during this beloved village food fair with music and community celebrations.

• June 21–22: Infiorata di Spello

Famous across Italy, Spello’s Infiorata creates extraordinary floral tapestries through its winding streets for Corpus Domini.

• June 21 and 22: Infiorata di Paciano

This charming Umbrian village of Paciano adds its own heartfelt contribution to the Corpus Domini tradition with intimate, handmade floral artworks. Or guests are invited to partecipate and help!

• June 23 in Paciano San Giovanni night. On the night of San Giovanni, magic fills the air. At 9 PM, women from the village gather under the stars to sing, share stories, and prepare the legendary Acqua di San Giovanni—a fragrant blend of wild herbs and flowers, left to soak overnight with the dew. It’s a moment of connection, tradition, and a touch of enchantment. 🌿

• June 21 The white night in Castiglion del Lago

• June 18 to 29 of June –  Gaiche Market  Celebrations of the Medieval times with food, costumes, events  in Bevagne.

• June 21: Giostra del Saracino – Arezzo

A thrilling joust dating back to the Middle Ages, with knights charging toward the “Saracen” target to win glory for their quartiere.

• June 22 at the Lamborghini Golf Club 

• June 26 – July 2: Trasimeno Music Festival – Lake Trasimeno

Angela Hewitt’s classical music festival returns with international soloists and chamber performances in unique locations like Castello di Magione.

• June 26 to 28 in Citta’ della Pieve – Festa di San Pietro 

• June 26 to 28 in Torrita di Siena, Torrita Blues 

• June 27–29, 2025 🏰 Tria Turris, Chiusi

Step back into the 14th century in Chiusi’s historic center. Experience medieval reenactments, flag throwers, and the thrilling Palio delle Torri, a tower race that ignites the town’s competitive spirit.

• June 27 – July 13: Festival dei Due Mondi – Spoleto

A landmark event in the European arts calendar: two weeks of opera, music, dance, theater, and art.

TBA:  Pic Nicco – Vaiano (Castiglione del Lago)

Relax at sunset with local wine, seasonal bites, and music among the olive trees and vineyards of Madrevite. A true “slow evening.”

Ready to Plan Your Journey?

This June, don’t just visit Tuscany and Umbria—live them. From hillside towns overflowing with flowers to candlelit dinners in vineyards, these are the events that define the authentic Italian summer.

Stay tuned for travel tips, accommodation suggestions, and itinerary ideas to make your festival-filled June unforgettable.