Under the sky between the two towers

Summer 2025 brings a wave of events, emotions, and encounters to Montecatini Val di Cecina and its surrounding villages. A rich, diverse, and widespread program designed to accompany residents, visitors, and curious travelers throughout the season, from June to September, through villages, squares, and extraordinary landscapes, to be experienced "under the sky between the two towers."

From food festivals to concerts, theatre performances to art exhibitions, historical walks to starry nights: every corner of the municipality comes to life with energy and connection. Streets fill with music, stages open to stories and sounds, and public squares become meeting places. Historic sites take center stage once again, telling the story of the past with an eye toward the future.

Montecatini Val di Cecina and its villages: Sassa, Ponteginori, and Querceto, offer a summer full of events for all tastes and ages. There are dance nights, family-friendly activities, open-air theatre, astronomy, great food, sports, and much more. Now in its third edition, the project “Sotto il cielo tra le due torri”, frames a lively calendar of events that blend tradition and innovation, celebration and reflection.

Whether you’re a local, on vacation, or just passing through, there’s always a good reason to stop and join in. Come experience a summer full of genuine emotion. We look forward to welcoming you!

All of this is made possible thanks to the project “La Miniera della Memoria” – PNRR M1C3 Inv. 2.1, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, which continues to support the cultural and social revitalization of the area.

Montecatini Val di Cecina

- Friday, July 4, 9:30 PM Piazza della Repubblica Concert by 270Watts Rock Band.

- Sunday, July 6, 9:00 PM Mining Museum “Andy & Melissa” with Luca Salemmi, Lara Gallo and Dimitri Grechi Espinoza, directed by Luca Salemmi – part of the Degustibus Cultural & Food Festival.

- Friday, July 11, 9:30 PM Piazza della Repubblica Concert by Chupakabras Rock Cover Band.

- Friday, July 11, 9:30 PM La Laveria Theatre, Il Tempo Degli Autori – Where Stories Turn into Songs, with Francesco Baccini, Cesare Rascel, Rodolfo Bianchi, Simone Papi, Gianni Salamone, Giacomo Guattieri, Nicola Pecci; hosted by Gabriele Bròcani.

- Saturday, July 12, 6:30 PM Mining Museum, A Spasso in Miniera – Aperitif and theatrical performance (Degustibus Festival).

- Saturday, July 12, 9:30 PM Piazza della Repubblica, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Alexian Group Roma band concert (Romani music).

- Sunday, July 13, 6:00 PM Piazza Garibaldi, Don Chisciotte Siamo Noi – Community Theatre performance.

- Tuesday, July 15, 8:00 PM Campo Santo Vecchio, Music in the Garden – Sacred music recital with Michele Pierleoni (baritone), Alessandra Rossi (soprano), Renata Sfriso (violin), Laura Goretti (cello), Marco Gammanossi (guitar), celebrating the Jubilee year.

- Friday, July 18, 9:30 PM Piazza della Repubblica, Concert by RB31.

- Saturday, July 19, 9:00 PM Mining Museum, Stasera tocca a me written and performed by Eleonora Zacchi (Degustibus Festival).

- Saturday, July 19, 7:30 PM Piazza della Repubblica, Summer Party.

- Tuesday, July 22, 9:00 PM Piazza Garibaldi, Pianofestival – Klassiche Philharmonie Nord-West.

- Friday, July 25, 9:30 PM Piazza della Repubblica, Balliamo – DJ set by Cosmo Eventi.

- Wednesday, July 30, 9:00 PM Piazza Garibaldi, Pianofestival – Querceto International Masterclass award concert.

- Saturday, August 2, 6:30 PM Mining Museum, A Spasso in Miniera – Aperitif and theatrical performance (Degustibus Festival).

- Friday, August 8, 9:30 PM Piazza della Repubblica, Concert by Big Playa Band.

- Saturday, August 9, 5:30 PM Borgo Incantando, Street Artists Festival.

- Sunday, August 10, 9:00 PM Mining Museum, E uscimmo a riveder le stelle / “And We Went Out to See the Stars” (Degustibus Festival).

- Friday, August 22, 9:30 PM Piazza della Repubblica, Concert by Aspartame Big Trio.

- Sunday, August 31, 9:00 PM La Miniera area, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Artistic and musical performances featuring Dream Birds, The Big Violinist and Antonio & Sara Galanti.

- Tuesday, September 9 from the morning: Town Fair with fireworks display at 10:30 AM.

- Sunday, September 14: All day, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Between Music and Dances. 6:30 PM – Muraglione Dam: Ancrage Fragile – EstroTango. 9:00 PM – Piazza Garibaldi: Foia Verde. 10:00 PM – Camposanto Vecchio: Flamenco Fusion.

Every Friday from July 4 to August 29, 7:30 PM La Miniera al chiar di luna – Dinner in the mine & guided tour (bookings required).

Querceto

– Saturday, June 21, 6:00 PM Historic Centre, Following Don Quixote – Community Theatre.

- Saturday, June 21, 9:30 PM Historic Centre, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Itinerant show with Girlesque Street Band.

- Sunday, July 13, 9:00 PM Castello Ginori granary, Festival dei Tre Castelli – “O-péra” (four scenes + a Réclame) for the centenary of Erik Satie’s death, with Paolo Filidei and Chiara Mattioli.

- Saturday, August 30, 9:00 PM Castello Ginori granary, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Lucina Elisondo recital (viola da gamba).

- Friday, September 12, 9:00 PM Castello terrace, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Performance by Quadro Nuevo, Mulo Francel, D.D. Lowka, Andreas Hinterseher, Philipp Schiepek.

Ponteginori

- Friday, June 13: Municipal Pool, opening night DJ Set “Betullo 90–2000” and BiancoBlu pizza tour.

- Wednesday, June 25, 4:30 PM Between a Bridge & a Hill Mukki Sport Project – Guided Trekking.

- Thursday, June 26: Mukki Sport Project: 3:00 PM WaterGym with Raffaella; 4:00 PM Team freestyle relay race; 5:00 PM Ping Pong tournament.

- Friday, June 27: Mukki Sport Project: 4 PM Volleyball exhibition; 5 PM Tennis exhibition; 6 PM Karate demonstration; 8:15 PM Poolside apericena; 9:15 PM Dance school show; 9:45 PM Pinguini Volterra choir; 11 PM Live music with Vale.

- Saturday, June 28: Municipal Pool, Motorbike gathering with BBQ and DJ Raspino.

- Saturday, July 5: Municipal Pool, Ponteginori Reunion with The Trouble Makers Blues Group.

- Friday, July 11: Municipal Pool, Paella night with Roberto Master Grill and Latin dance.

- From monday, July 14 to saturday, July 19: Empoli Football Club Summer Camp.

- Saturday, July 19: Municipal Pool, “Temeraria Guardistallo” bike rally with motorcycle show and blues evening.

- Saturday, July 26: Municipal Pool, Cosmo–Perbacco event day.

- Thursday, July 31: Municipal Pool, “Dinner with Murder” dinner-theatre.

- From friday, Aug 2 to sunday, Aug 11: Ernest Solvay Sports Complex, Traditional Festa BiancoBlu with food booths and music.

- Friday, August 1: Municipal Pool (afternoon), Young Rock Festival with aperitif and night-time pool opening.

- Saturday, August 2: Municipal Pool, 80–90s disco night with DJ Elektrobetutto – “The Generation of Dance Music”.

- Sunday, August 3: Municipal Pool, Orchestra Luca Giovannetti dance night and historic bike rally.

- Monday, August 4: Municipal Pool, Dance evening.

- Tuesday, August 5: Municipal Pool, DJ night with Alessandro Bucci.

- Wednesday, August 6: Municipal Pool, Latin American night with DJ Marchino Latino.

- Thursday, August 7: Municipal Pool, Dance night with Michela & Attenti a dei 2.

- Friday, August 8: Municipal Pool, Viola Vivarelli Orchestra and night-time pool opening.

- Saturday, August 9: Municipal Pool, Viola & Harmony Orchestra dance night.

- Sunday, August 10: Morning – Municipal Pool, Trekking with lunch + BiancoBlu meal.

- Sunday, August 10: Municipal Pool, Orchestra Gli Hurrà dance night.

- Friday, August 15: Municipal Pool, Ferragosto celebration: DJ Marchino Latino + BiancoBlu lunch.

- Saturday, August 30, 5:30 PM Piazza Cristoforo Colombo, Don Chisciotte – Community Theatre.

Sassa

- Monday, June 2: Cisterna Square, Community Theatre performance.

- Friday, June 20, 9:30 PM Historic Centre, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Itinerant show with Street Band.

- Saturday, July 5, 9:00 PM Cisterna Square, Music event with Stefano Domenichini Group.

- Friday, July 11, 6:30 PM Rosa dei Venti Square, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Lyric concert with Chiara Mattioli & Paolo Filidei.

- Saturday, July 12, 9:00 PM Cisterna Square, Barbafiera Band performance.

- Sunday, July 13, 8:00 PM Rosa dei Venti Square, Music in the Garden – Sacred music recital for the Jubilee year: Michele Pierleoni (baritone), Alessandra Rossi (soprano), Renata Sfriso (violin), Laura Goretti (cello), Marco Gammanossi (guitar).

- Friday, July 18, 10:00 PM Cisterna Square, “The Lower Aqueduct at Gennaia 1933” – Study evening by the Venerable Compagnia del Santo Rosario & SS Redentore.

- Sunday, July 27, 9:00 PM Cisterna Square, Music event: Odids (Rock).

- Saturday, August 2, 7:30 PM Cisterna Square, Meal for the 3rd Local District Festival.

- Sunday, August 3, 9:00 PM Il Poggetto party area, public astronomy night with “City of Volterra” observatory.

- Saturday, August 9, 9:00 PM Cisterna Square, Music event with Fabio Ceccarii: “Ciak si sogna”.

- Wednesday, August 13, from 8:30 PM Piazza II Giugno, disco night with DJ + street food.

- From thursday, Aug 14 to sunday, Aug 17: Il Poggetto party area, 33rd Local Fair.

- Friday, August 29, 9:00 PM San Martino Church, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Early music recital by Lucina Elisondo (viola da gamba).

- Saturday, September 13, 5:30 PM Under the Medicean Tower, Don Chisciotte – Community Theatre performance.

- Saturday, September 13, 9:00 PM Rosa dei Venti Square, Festival dei Tre Castelli – Foia Verde concert featuring Sebastian Mare, Katalin Horvath, Frank Wekenmann, Vladimir Treni, Veit Hübner.

When?	From June to September 2025
Where?	Montecatini Val Di Cecina (PI) Sassa (PI) Ponteginori (PI) Querceto (PI)
Info	Community Information Office Phone: +39 0588 324666 or +39 0588 87257 Mine Office Phone: +39 0588 31026 Open Thursday to Sunday: 10:00–13:00 / 16:00–19:00 Mine Office Email: miniere.montecatini@itinera.info Tourist Office Email: info@volterratur.it Mining Museum Website: www.museodelleminieremontecatini.it