The official opening is marked by lights, which in turn trigger the start of all the attractions. Street artists are the protagonists of this opening ceremony. From December to January, from early afternoon until midnight, Piazza della Repubblica is adorned with evocative projections on its buildings. In Piazza Signorelli you will find the craft markets and "L'Isola dei riflessi", while in Piazza Garibaldi the Christmas huts delight visitors with the carousel and typical food and wine products. The Municipality, together with Cortona Sviluppo, schools and numerous local associations, has organized dozens of events including music, conferences and shows, with constant additions to the calendar on the website www.cortonanatale.it. The calendar is full of events. During the event, the nearby town of Camucia and the main villages also delight visitors with events and attractions of all kinds. All the information is available on the official website of the event.
Christmas of Stars in Cortona
Cortona turns into the city of Christmas: shows, Christmas markets and solidarity.
More events
More local events and opportunities to enjoy Valdichiana Aretina as they happen.
Gino Severini. Modernity as Dialogue
The MAEC in Cortona celebrates Gino Severini with more than eighty works and the return to Italy of the monumental “La danse du Pan Pan à Monico”.
Cortona Comics 2026
Three days of comics, cosplay, gaming, music, exhibitions and pop culture in the historic center of Cortona, with Artist Alley, Star Wars Experience and m…
Cortona On The Move 2026
The international festival of contemporary photography returns to Cortona with "Beautiful Country", thirty-three exhibitions and a look at Italy today.
Archidado Joust 2026
Cortona returns to the Middle Ages with the Archidado Joust: historical parades, flag-wavers, ancient crafts and the challenge between the five quintieri…
Vintage Festival
Castiglion Fiorentino turns into a vintage village for a 4-day celebration of style
Summer Carnival of Foiano 2026
The Foiano Carnival returns in summer too: on June 13, floats, masks, music and lights bring the historic centre to life in a great town-square festival.
Castiglioni Film Festival 2026
Four days of cinema in Castiglion Fiorentino with free screenings at the Cassero, guests, talks and 484 short films from over 56 countries.
Thursdays - Summer Evenings in Lucignano
Five evenings to experience Lucignano with shows, street food, games, jazz, wine, picnics and local flavors in the squares and streets of the village.
La Chianina Ciclostorica 2026
In Marciano della Chiana, the Chianina Ciclostorica returns: three days among vintage bicycles, heroic cycling, landscapes, flavors, music and markets.
Maggiolata Lucignanese 2026
Lucignano comes back to bloom with the 87th Maggiolata: floats covered in flowers, music, folk groups and an edition inspired by the Olympics.
Christmas in Castiglion Fiorentino
The Magic of Santa Claus' Tower and the Christmas Markets
Lucignano Music Festival
Classical music in Lucignano
Maggiolata Lucignanese
The ode to the spring season!
Foiano Book Festival
The Chianina Cyclo-historic
Explore The Chianina Cyclo-historic in Marciano della Chiana!
Carnival of Foiano della Chiana
Discover the Carnival of Foiano della Chiana!