5th International Art Festival Wonder of Tuscany

A meeting of cultures in the heart of Tuscany

The 5th International Art Festival Wonder of Tuscany returns to Montecatini Terme, in the province of Pistoia, from July 3rd to 6th, 2026. Now in its fifth year, this international event brings together artistic groups from every corner of the globe in one of Tuscany's most elegant locations, renowned for its historic thermal baths, palm-lined avenues, and refined Belle Époque atmosphere.

Folklore and performing arts from around the world

The festival is open to a wide variety of artistic expressions: folk groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance ensembles, choirs, and marching bands, with no age or group size limits. The result is a kaleidoscope of traditional costumes, music, songs, and dances that transforms the center of Montecatini into an open-air stage where diverse cultural identities meet and engage in dialogue.

The heart of the festival: Piazza del Popolo

Performances are held in the scenic Piazza del Popolo, the city's main square, where participating groups take the stage to showcase their talents and receive their participation diplomas. The event is non-competitive: the goal is sharing, cultural exchange, and friendship between peoples—values at the core of the mission of the EAFF (European Association of Folklore Festivals), the organizer of the event and a promoter of intangible heritage.

Four days of performance and Tuscan charm

The program spans four days. After arrival and a welcome evening, which also includes exploring Montecatini Alto and its surroundings, the highlight of the event is the day of performances in the square, followed by the diploma ceremony. The days are further enriched by optional excursions to some of the region's most beloved destinations: Lucca and Pisa, Florence, the Ligurian coast, as well as San Miniato and Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo. This format combines artistic performance with tourism, allowing groups to experience the full beauty of Tuscany.

Montecatini Terme, the capital of thermal wellness

Strategically located between Florence, Pisa, Lucca, and Siena, Montecatini Terme is Italy's largest spa town and an ideal setting for an international festival. The combination of wellness, architectural elegance, and cultural vibrancy makes this Tuscan destination a complete experience, perfectly blending a passion for the performing arts with the beauty of the landscape.