Borgo e Musica
A day of music and street arts in the medieval village of Certaldo Alto
About Borgo e Musica
A festival spread throughout the medieval village of Certaldo
Borgo e Musica is the mid-spring event that brings Certaldo Alto to life, the stunning medieval village perched on a hill in the Valdelsa, in the province of Florence. For an entire day in mid-May, the cobblestone streets, small squares, and most picturesque corners of the upper town turn into an open-air stage, welcoming artists, associations, locals, and visitors alike.
From 12:00 PM onwards, the village fills with roving performances, concerts, street artists, and plenty of magic. Rather than a single stage, the event offers a multitude of moments to discover while wandering: musicians playing on street corners, street artist performances, and shows that pop up unexpectedly along the path leading to the top of the village.
A local event with free admission
The festival is organized by the Ritmi e Radici APS association, created in partnership with numerous local entities and supported by the Municipality of Certaldo. Admission is free: anyone can head up to the upper village and let the music guide them, discovering new artists with every edition.
The event weaves together concerts, cultural initiatives, exhibitions, and social gatherings, restoring Certaldo Alto's vocation as a vibrant, shared space. It is a unique opportunity to rediscover the village where Giovanni Boccaccio was born, with its red brick architecture, the Casa Boccaccio, and the Palazzo Pretorio serving as the natural backdrop for the festivities.
What to expect
- Roving performances and street arts along the village streets
- Live concerts and musicians scattered throughout the squares
- Street artist performances and magical moments
- Cultural initiatives, exhibitions, and social gatherings
- A festive atmosphere for the whole family, immersed in a medieval setting
How to experience the festival
Borgo e Musica is best experienced on foot. We recommend heading up to Certaldo Alto by foot or via the funicular, leaving your car in the lower part of the town, and dedicating the afternoon to exploring the village while following the music and performances. The day is perfect to combine with a visit to the monuments of Certaldo Alto and a stop at the shops and traditional eateries of the Tuscan Valdelsa.
Borgo e Musica — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Borgo e Musica was held on Sunday, May 17th in Certaldo Alto, in the province of Florence. From 12:00 PM onwards, the medieval village transformed into an open-air stage, featuring roving performances, concerts, street artists, and festive moments throughout the streets and squares of the town.
The event, with free admission, was promoted by the Ritmi e Radici APS association with the support of the Municipality of Certaldo. The day wove together concerts, cultural initiatives, exhibitions, and social gatherings, turning the historic center into a vibrant stage capable of welcoming artists, associations, locals, and visitors with great participation and engagement.
Programme Borgo e Musica 2026
For 2026, the program was once again built around a decentralized format: from 12:00 PM onwards, roving performances, concerts, street artists, and magic moments were spread throughout the streets and squares of Certaldo Alto, alongside cultural initiatives and exhibitions. Appointments and artists were announced progressively on the "Borgo & Musica" Facebook page and by the organizers; the detailed line-up was not published in a consolidated form on official sources.
Highlights Borgo e Musica 2026
The medieval village of Certaldo Alto transformed into an open-air stage, featuring street artists, concerts, and roving performances with free admission.
Prices Borgo e Musica 2026
Practical information — Borgo e Musica
When
Mid-May, on a Sunday. The 2026 edition took place on Sunday, May 17th, from 12:00 PM onwards.
Where
Certaldo Alto, the medieval village of Certaldo (FI), in the Valdelsa region. Performances are roving throughout the streets and squares of the upper town.
How to get there
By car: take the Firenze-Siena exit at Certaldo, or via the FI-PI-LI highway. Please leave your car in the lower part of the town. By train: Certaldo station on the Empoli-Siena line. To reach the upper village, you can use the funicular or the pedestrian path uphill.
Admission
Free admission.
Contacts
Event organized by the Ritmi e Radici APS association in collaboration with the Pro Loco Certaldo. For the updated program and artist list, follow the "Borgo & Musica" Facebook page and the Pro Loco di Certaldo website.
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