Compitese Forest and Monte Pisano Festival
Three Sundays of nature, art, and wellness in the Compitese area
About Forest Festival
A festival immersed in the greenery of Compitese
The Compitese Forest and Monte Pisano Festival is a widespread event that brings the Borgo delle Camelie to life for three Sundays in June. Located in the hamlets of Pieve and Sant'Andrea di Compito, within the municipality of Capannori in the province of Lucca, Tuscany, the festival is organized by the Centro Culturale Compitese cooperative with the patronage of the Municipality of Capannori. It is rooted in the deep connection this territory shares with its forests, the waters of Monte Pisano, and the ancient tradition of camellias and tea.
Culture, nature, and wellness in a single program
The heart of the Forest Festival is a packed calendar featuring around one hundred events each year, distributed over three Sundays, each dedicated to a different theme. Along the trails and in the courtyards of the village, visitors can enjoy guided trekking on Monte Pisano, free evening theatrical performances, nature dance shows, creative and botanical workshops, book presentations, and sessions of yoga, meditation, and forest bathing.
- Workshops for families and children: chainsaw carving, natural weaving, wood painting, Japanese Washi paper, puppets, and marionettes;
- Nature experiences: family orienteering, ethnobotanical walks, bee observation, and visits to the tea plantation;
- Free evening shows featuring theatre, African dance, and storytelling;
- Trekking for all levels, from the Sasso Balloccioro loop to the ascent of Monte Zano.
The Zero-Kilometre Food Space
An integral part of the experience is the Food Space, open for both lunch and dinner, where you can taste products from local Compitese producers: charcuterie and cheese boards, panzanella, pasta and chickpeas, grilled meats, gourmet sandwiches, and traditional Lucchese cakes. Wine, olive oil, cheese, honey, and vegetables come directly from local farms, in the spirit of a short supply chain.
An event for the whole family
All public events at the Forest Festival are free of charge: only certain experiential activities, such as trekking and workshops, require a participation fee and booking. It is an ideal opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Lucca area, far from mass tourism circuits, and to experience culture in the open air among the woods of Monte Pisano.
Forest Festival — edition 2026
The fourth edition of the Compitese Forest and Monte Pisano Festival opens with a preview on June 2nd, dedicated to the vernacular theatre show "La Combriccola" for Republic Day, and continues for three Sundays, each with a different theme.
Programme Forest Festival 2026
Preview — Tuesday, June 2nd
- Vernacular theatre show "La Combriccola" (Republic Day).
Sunday, June 7 — Plastic Arts
- 8:30-12:30 — Sasso Balloccioro Loop Trekking (10 km, 545 m elevation gain) — 10€
- 10:00-18:00 — Workshops: chainsaw carving with Alfio Bichi and Marco Da Prato, natural weaving, Japanese Washi paper with Meiko Yokoama, wood painting with Patrizia Cerella, puppets by Adriana Lucchesini, "Ri-piantala!" botanical workshop
- 11:00 — Inaugural event
- 11:30 — Book presentation "Dal canile a Santiago" with Laura Lenzi
- 14:30 — Dialogue with artists Christian Bernardini and Irene Scanavacca
- 16:30 — Family orienteering (3 km)
- 17:30 — Nature yoga with Romina Brugioni
- 18:00 — Talk "Homo ludens" with Andrea Pardi
- 21:30 — Theatre "Iris Versari e Nancy Wake" with Caterina Paolinelli and guitarist Greta Merli (free entry)
Sunday, June 14 — Physical Arts
- 9:00-12:30 — "Generazioni in cammino" Trekking (7 km) with the Ametista Association
- 10:30 — "Trame di risveglio", somatic movement
- 11:00 — Book presentation "Ho sete di cosa non so" with Adriana Lucchesini
- 16:30 — Dance "Sintonie selvatiche" in nature
- 17:00 — Animated theatre "Le avventure di Pimpa" (free entry)
- 19:00 — Dance performance "ConVivenze"
- 21:15 — African dances "Baobab" with Jellicle Dance (free entry)
Sunday, June 21 — Solstice and Trails
- 8:00-13:00 — Monte Zano Trekking with Andrea Lanfri (12 km, 600 m elevation gain) — 10€
- 9:30 — Forest bathing with Federica Pisani (max 15 people) — 10€
- 10:00-18:00 — Workshops: iron sculpture "Il bosco fatato" by Diego Scarpellini, botanical jewellery, Washi paper
- 15:30-17:30 — Ethnobotanical walk with Marco Pardini
- 17:30 — Book presentation "Escursioni Monte Pisano"
- 19:00 — "Sunset Mindful Flow", meditative dance
- 21:30 — Theatre "Mary a caccia di fossili" by Coquelicot Teatro (free entry)
- 21:00-23:30 — "Midsummer Night at Gherardesca", astronomical walk (free)
Food Space
Open daily: lunch 12:30-15:30, dinner 19:30-21:30. Charcuterie and cheese boards, panzanella, pasta and chickpeas, mixed grill, gourmet sandwiches, and Lucchese cakes, featuring zero-kilometre local products.
Highlights Forest Festival 2026
Prices Forest Festival 2026
Practical information — Forest Festival
How to get there
The festival takes place in Pieve and Sant'Andrea di Compito (Capannori, LU). From Lucca: take the SS12 bis to Pontetetto, then Via Sottomonte and SS439 (via Tiglio), turning towards Sant'Andrea Compito. From Capannori: A11 motorway, Capannori exit, then follow Via Rogio, Via Tazio Nuvolari, and SS439.
Parking
Parking areas are available on Via della Pieve, Via Fonda, Via della Torre, and Via del Cantiere.
Admission and bookings
Admission to all public events is free. Trekking and workshops require a fee and booking. Info: +39 0583 977188 — +39 350 1830660 — [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Forest Festival
Borgo delle Camelie – Pieve e Sant'Andrea di Compito
Via Fonda 1, Pieve di Compito, 55012 Capannori