Estate Fiesolana 2026: between music, theater, cinema and dance

The performances of the Fiesolana Estate will take place, as every year, in the Roman Theatre of Fiesole, an archaeological jewel of inestimable value.

The Roman Theatre of Fiesole was built in the 1st century B.C. for theatrical performances with a capacity of 3,000 spectators.

The arena is surrounded by semicircular rows of seats and a stage that overlooks the surrounding valley, offering a splendid panoramic view.

Since 1911, this natural stage has hosted some of the greatest names in international theater, music, dance and film, such as Irene Grandi, Makaya McCraven, Stefano Bollani, Suzanne Vega and many others.

The last edition featured the writers Aldo Cazzullo and Roberto Saviano and musicians such as Carmen Consoli, Simone Cristicchi, Sergio Cammariere, Paolo Fresu and Max Gazzè.

The Roman Theatre is the main venue for the festival, but some events are also held in other prestigious and equally evocative venues in Fiesole.

The Estate Fiesolana 2026 promises to be filled with unmissable events, a true crossroads of musical genres and artistic performances that will bring the summer evenings to life.

Here is the complete schedule of the Estate Fiesolana 2026:

Monday, June 8 – Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, Comune di Fiesole – Coroinsieme
Tuesday, June 9 / Wednesday, June 10 – Kairos IV Edition, School Theatre Festival – Liceo Scientifico Gramsci, Liceo Classico Machiavelli
Tuesday, June 16 – Corrado Augias – Il mio Novecento
Wednesday, June 17 – Teatro di Fiesole – Motus Danza @Solo
Friday, June 19 – Francesca Mannocchi, Rodrigo D’Erasmo – Crescere, la guerra
Sunday, June 21 – Scuola di Musica di Fiesole – Festa della Musica
Monday, June 22 – Jazz Ensembles Cherubini – conducted by Alessandro Fabbri and Dario Cecchini
Tuesday, June 23 – Fondazione Luzzati, Teatro della Tosse – Persiani by Aeschylus
Thursday, June 25 – I Racconti del Mare – David Riondino, Il Mediterraneo in barca
Friday, June 26 – Cristiano De André
Sunday, June 28 – Israel Galván – A New Sketches of Spain
Monday, June 29 – Maria Cassi, Leonardo Brizzi – E lasciatemi divertire
Tuesday, June 30 – Fatoumata Diawara

Wednesday, July 1 – Scuola di Musica di Fiesole – Ensemble Interazione Creativa
Friday, July 3 – Raphael Gualazzi
Sunday, July 5 – The Pilgrims Choir – conducted by Maestro Gianni Mini
Tuesday, July 7 – Lyric Dance Company – Oltre il sorriso
Wednesday, July 8 – Irene Grandi
Thursday, July 9 – I Racconti del Mare – Roberto Alinghieri, Robinson
Friday, July 10 – La macchina del suono, automobili e altre storie – tribute to Lucio Dalla and Roberto Roversi
Sunday, July 12 – Premio Fiesole Maestri del Cinema
Monday, July 13 – Massimo Gramellini – L’ora di educazione sentimentale
Tuesday, July 14 – Yellowjackets
Thursday, July 16 – Daniela Lucangeli – Tu chiamale se vuoi
Friday, July 17 – Ginevra Di Marco – Nada
Monday, July 20 – Potenziali Evocativi Multimediali – Prometeo by Aeschylus
Tuesday, July 21 – Semplicemente Ornella – Orchestra della Toscana
Wednesday, July 22 – Alessandro Riccio – Le fatiche di Ercole
Thursday, July 23 at 7:15 PM – I Racconti del Mare – Simone Reggazoni, Oceano Oceano
Thursday, July 23 at 9:15 PM – Teatro Romano – I Racconti del Mare – Simone Reggazoni, La palestra di Platone
Friday, July 24 – Orchestra della Toscana – Tre sguardi sul Settecento
Sunday, July 26 – Joan Thiele
Monday, July 27 – Bobo Rondelli & Nico Gori Swing Tentet
Tuesday, July 28 – Simone Colombari, Max Paiella – Jannacci e dintorni
Wednesday, July 29 – Xavier Rudd
Thursday, July 30 – Arianna Scommegna – Ecuba by Euripides

Monday, August 3 – Balletto di Milano – La vie en rose… Bolero
Thursday, August 6 – I Racconti del Mare – Pietro Grossi – La linea d’ombra
From Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 23 – Il Cinema sotto le stelle – open-air film festival

Sunday, September 6 – Osvaldo Poli – L’adolescenza non è una malattia
Tuesday, September 8 – Ensemble Symphony Orchestra – Alla scoperta di Morricone
Wednesday, September 9 – Massimo Recalcati – Genitori oggi. Un mestiere impossibile
Friday, September 11 – Orchestra d’Archi di Roma – Sinfonietta – Voglio vederti danzare, tribute to Franco Battiato

It is likely that additional events will be announced in the coming months.

Among the most interesting theatre events of the 79th edition of the Estate Fiesolana, several performances stand out, spanning classical theatre, contemporary storytelling and philosophical narration.

The programme begins on June 23 with Persiani by Eschilo, presented by Fondazione Luzzati and Teatro della Tosse, one of the most powerful texts of Greek tragedy.

On July 9, Roberto Alinghieri brings Robinson to the stage, inspired by Daniel Defoe, while on July 20 comes Prometeo, a multimedia reinterpretation of the Aeschylean myth directed by Gabriele Vacis.

On July 22, Alessandro Riccio presents Le fatiche di Ercole, an ironic and theatrical performance written and interpreted by the Florentine actor himself. Also worth highlighting is the double event on July 23 with Simone Regazzoni, blending philosophy and theatre, and above all Ecuba by Euripides on July 30, performed by Arianna Scommegna, which ideally concludes the journey dedicated to classical tragedy through one of the most dramatic female figures of ancient theatre.

The 79th edition of the Estate Fiesolana also gives space to contemporary storytelling and journalism, welcoming leading figures of Italian culture capable of transforming narration into live performance.

On June 16, Corrado Augias presents Il mio Novecento, a personal and historical journey through the twentieth century. On June 19, Francesca Mannocchi together with Rodrigo D’Erasmo presents Crescere, la guerra, an intense reflection on conflicts and their human consequences.

On July 13, Massimo Gramellini arrives with L’ora di educazione sentimentale, a meeting point between autobiographical storytelling, irony and social observation.

Finally, in September, the festival hosts two figures particularly appreciated by the Italian public: psychologist Osvaldo Poli with L’adolescenza non è una malattia and Massimo Recalcati with Genitori oggi. Un mestiere impossibile, events that combine popular education, reflection and civic storytelling.

Dance plays an important role in the programme of the Estate Fiesolana, featuring contemporary choreographies, artistic tributes and renowned dance companies.

On June 17, the Teatro di Fiesole hosts Motus Danza @Solo, a performance created by choreographer Simona Cieri, while on June 28 the international talent of Israel Galván arrives with A New Sketches of Spain, inspired by the music of Miles Davis and Gil Evans.

On July 7, the Lyric Dance Company presents Marilyn. Oltre il sorriso, dedicated to the figure of Marilyn Monroe through dance and theatre. In August, the spotlight turns to great repertoire with the Balletto di Milano, which on August 3 presents La vie en rose… Bolero, choreographed by Adriana Mortelliti, combining French-inspired atmospheres with Ravel’s famous Boléro in a performance of strong visual and emotional impact.

In the vibrant heart of the Florentine summer, the Estate Fiesolana is preparing once again to transform the magnificent Teatro Romano di Fiesole into an open-air cinema.

Thanks to the renewed collaboration with Fondazione Stensen, renowned for its expertise and passion for auteur cinema, the film festival promises two weeks filled with emotion, reflection and pure entertainment.

From August 7 to August 23, 2026, audiences will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a complete sensory experience: enjoying a carefully curated selection of high-quality film screenings, surrounded by the magic of the ancient theatre and refreshed by the gentle breeze of Tuscan summer evenings.

Imagine sitting among millennia-old stones, your eyes turned toward a large screen illuminated beneath the stars, while the art of cinema comes to life.

The full programme has not yet been announced, currently awaiting publication, COMING SOON

For a stay dedicated to culture, the Estate Fiesolana Festival is an unmissable event, and the FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole is the ideal solution to spend a period in total tranquillity.

The elegant and romantic residence is located just 10 minutes by car from the Roman Theatre, the venue of the event, in an atmosphere where time seems to have stood still. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens that offer a vibrant palette of colors, the hotel offers rooms with breathtaking views of the city of Florence, where guests can relax and enjoy all the modern comforts expertly integrated into a charming and historic setting.

In addition to its proximity to the cultural review, the hotel is also an excellent starting point for discovering the wonders of Florence, which are just minutes away.

Inside the elegant and welcoming FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole, located at the foot of the Fiesole hills, is the brand new restaurant Serrae Villa Fiesole.

This refined and innovative restaurant is led by Chef Antonello Sardi, a true star of Italian cuisine, already awarded the prestigious Michelin Star in 2026 for his culinary mastery and ability to reinterpret the flavors and traditions of Tuscan cuisine in a contemporary way.