August in Corciano – Corciano Festival
Art, music, theatre, and historical re-enactments in the medieval village of Corciano
About Corciano Festival
The village that becomes a festival
August in Corciano, now also known as Corciano Festival, is one of Umbria's longest-running cultural events. Every year, it transforms the medieval village of Corciano, in the province of Perugia and part of the 'Borghi più belli d'Italia' (Most Beautiful Villages of Italy) association, into a large stage spread across alleys, squares, and 14th-century walls.
Art, theatre, music
The programme intertwines multiple disciplines: art exhibitions, literary presentations, theatrical performances, and band music, a highlight of the festival since its origins with the renowned international composition competition for bands. The village hosts exhibitions, meetings, and cultural salons that liven up summer evenings.
Historical re-enactments
The heart and soul of the event are the medieval and Renaissance historical re-enactments, usually concentrated around Ferragosto (mid-August). Corciano travels back in time with costume pageants, minstrel serenades, ancient dances, the evocative Procession of Lights, and the Historical Gonfalon parade. The castle districts compete in popular games: tug-of-war, sack races, log races, and archery.
Flavours and tradition
Completing the atmosphere, the village's taverns offer local products and Umbria's Slow Food excellences, in a gastronomic journey that guides visitors through the medieval scenery. August in Corciano is a journey into the cultural and historical identity of Corciano and the entire region.
Corciano Festival — edition 2026
The 62nd edition of August in Corciano – Corciano Festival enlivens the village of Corciano from August 8 to 16, 2026. The programme combines band music, with the festival's orchestral workshop led by Maestro Alessandro Celardi, theatre dedicated to the Franciscan centenary, art, and literature. Between August 13 and 15, the village immerses itself in medieval and Renaissance historical re-enactments, with pageants, minstrels, ancient dances, the Procession of Lights, the Historical Gonfalon parade, and popular games that see the castle districts compete (tug-of-war, sack races, log races, archery). The "Umbria del Cuore Salons" and the taverns with Umbria's Slow Food products animate the evenings.
Programme Corciano Festival 2026
August 8-16 — Cultural Programme
- Band music and concerts, featuring the Corciano Festival Orchestra Workshop directed by Maestro Alessandro Celardi
- Theatrical performances dedicated to the Franciscan centenary
- Art exhibitions and literary presentations
- "Umbria del Cuore Salons": evening meetings and conversations
August 13-15 — Historical Re-enactments
- Historical pageants in medieval and Renaissance costume, minstrel serenades, and ancient dances
- Procession of Lights and parade of the Historical Gonfalon
- Medieval popular games among the castle districts: tug-of-war, sack races, log races, archery
- Taverns with typical products and Slow Food excellences of Umbria
The detailed schedule with times and guest names will be published by the Municipality of Corciano and the Corciano Festival Association closer to the event.
Highlights Corciano Festival 2026
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Practical information — Corciano Festival
Where
Historic centre of Corciano (PG), a medieval village a few kilometres from Perugia.
When
In the second half of August, with historical re-enactments concentrated around Ferragosto.
How to get there
By car from the Perugia-Bettolle junction or the SS75bis; Corciano is about 12 km from Perugia.
Admission
Many events are free admission; some re-enactment activities may have a fee or require booking.
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Where does it take place — Corciano Festival
Centro storico di Corciano
Corso Cardinale Rotelli, 06073 Corciano