Bestie Brade — Semproniano Festival

A festival of art, nature, and community

Bestie Brade — Semproniano Festival is a multidisciplinary event held in the small town of Semproniano, nestled in the hills of the Maremma Amiatina, in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany. The inaugural 2026 edition was born from a collaboration between Half Earth ETS, the Fondazione Animanatura ETS, and the Municipality of Semproniano, under the artistic direction of urban artist Lucamaleonte, renowned for his murals inspired by the animal and plant kingdoms.

Between Semproniano and Rocchette di Fazio

The festival unfolds across two iconic local landmarks: the historic center of Semproniano and the ancient medieval village of Rocchette di Fazio, famous for its Aldobrandesca Fortress and its Templar history. In this setting, urban art engages with the stone of the villages and the surrounding landscape, creating a widespread trail of artworks and installations.

The Program

The inaugural edition featured a blend of languages and experiences:

• Murals and urban art created under the artistic direction of Lucamaleonte, with animals serving as the festival's guiding theme;
• Artistic installations scattered throughout the streets and spaces of the two villages;
• Live music in the squares, fostering a festive and convivial atmosphere;
• Local cuisine and social gatherings centered around the flavors of the Maremma;
• Guided tours of the Animanatura Sanctuary, a refuge for animals rescued from abuse and illegal trafficking.

A slow and convivial philosophy

Bestie Brade is not intended as a commercial event, but rather as an opportunity to experience the territory in a slower, more human way, closer to nature. Connection, discovery, and friendship are at the heart of an event that links art, landscape, culture, and community. The bond with the Animanatura Sanctuary gives the event a strong ethical and environmental focus, where art becomes a tool for awareness and reconnection with the animal world.

A new appointment for the Maremma

With its first edition, Bestie Brade enriches the cultural landscape of the Grosseto Maremma, bringing contemporary art and street art into an authentic, rural context. It is a proposal that enhances the small villages of inland Tuscany and invites visitors and curious travelers to discover Semproniano and Rocchette di Fazio in a new light.