If you’re looking for a reason to visit Tuscany and Umbria this June, the calendar is packed with unique festivals and cultural events that promise unforgettable experiences.

• Join us every weekend in June at Madrevite for “Picnicco”

A delightful series of events featuring music at sunset, local food trucks, and slow wines. Experience the vibrant tastes and sounds of the region in an unforgettable setting. Perfect for family and friends, Picnicco is your weekend destination for relaxation and enjoyment https://www.madrevite.it/

• Paciano, Spello, Cittaì della Pieve  and the Corpus Domini.  On june 1 and 2. 

info at: Tel & Whatsapp: +39 339.2571653 Morning:  10.30 > 12.30 Evening: o 17.00 > 19.00 https://www.infioratespello.it/

• Cetona Celebrates Local Delicacies

June 1 and 2, the quaint town of Cetona hosts its charming Pastrignocchi Pasta and Cuculo Festival. Celebrate local traditions with homemade pasta and the historic cuculo biscuit, a farmer’s snack inspired by the local cuckoo bird’s call.

• Medieval Magic in Cortona and Foligno

Step back in time with Cortona’s Archidado Festival from June 1-15,

• Chianciano, Du pici under the stars. June 7 to 9. 3 days of home made pici tasting at the old town of Chianciano

• San Casciano dei Bagni, THE CIAFFAGLIONE STREET FOOD EVENT. 7 to 9 of June.

• Chiusi and the street Food Festival on June 14 – 16 and 16 at via Isonzo and Piazza Garibaldi.

• Foligno’s vibrant Quintana celebrations lasting until June 15

These events revive the medieval spirit with jousts, costumes, and parades. https://www.quintana.it/

• San Quirico d’Orcia Awaits Barbarossa

From June 12 to 16, witness the historical reenactment “Waiting for Barbarossa” in San Quirico d’Orcia, bringing medieval tales to life. https://www.visittuscany.com/it/eventi/san-quirico-orcia-festa-del-barbarossa-2024/

• Arezzo’s Antique Charm

On June 1 and 2, explore treasures at the Arezzo Antique Festival, where history meets market hustle in a charming setting.

• Monteleone D’Orvieto June 17 to 23, la sagra degli gnocchi, the potatoes dumplings festival.

at the area named Santa Maria. https://www.facebook.com/Monteleonedorvieto/?locale=it_IT

• Bevagna Lights Up June Nights

From June 19-30, Bevagna’s Gaiche Market offers nightly dinners at local taverns, blending culinary delights with traditional festivities. https://www.ilmercatodellegaite.it/

• Floral Artistry in Città della Pieve

Don’t miss the Infiorata di Luigi Gonzaga from June 22-23 in Città della Pieve. This floral festival pays homage to Perugino with spectacular street art made from petals and leaves.

• Jousting in Arezzo

Experience the grandeur of the Giostra del Saracino on June  21 in Arezzo.  The week before there will be a lot of great events.This historic jousting tournament is a spectacle of horsemanship and medieval pageantry. https://giostradelsaracinoarezzo.it/

• Celebrate San Giovanni Day with Traditional Elegance at Il Fontanaro Organic Farm

Join the enchanting yearly tradition of San Giovanni Water on June 23 at Il Fontanaro Organic Farm in Umbria. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in a local celebration filled with natural beauty and folklore. Participants will gather various wildflowers, plants, and herbs—including rosemary, sage, lavender, and marjoram—to create the “one hundred grasses/plants.” These botanicals are then soaked overnight in water, a ritual believed to bring good luck. For more details on this unique event, contact Lucia at lucia@fontanaro.it. Don’t miss this magical evening that beautifully blends tradition, nature, and community spirit.

Each of these events offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural tapestry of Tuscany and Umbria. Make your June travel plans now to experience the very best of Italian heritage and hospitality!

• Torrita di Siena, June 27 to 29 and the Torrita Blues Festival.

• Spoleto and the festival dei due Mondi, From June 28 

• IN CHIUSI, SIENA, THE TRIA TURRIS. Every evening Tertiary Taverns open, street artists, musicians, flag-wavers, drummers, fire-breathers and much more!