Connetto Festival
Four days of cross-pollination between jazz, singer-songwriter music, and visual arts at the Teatro Politeama in Poggibonsi.
About Connetto Festival
A festival of artistic fusion in the heart of Valdelsa
Connetto Festival is one of the most compelling events in the central Tuscany music scene. Born in Poggibonsi, in the province of Siena, as a preview to the Piazze d'Armi e di Città festival, it has steadily established itself as an independent event dedicated to all forms of artistic growth and connection between different worlds. The name itself, Connetto (I connect), encapsulates the festival's philosophy: creating a dialogue between jazz, singer-songwriter music, electronica, sound research, and visual arts.
Teatro Politeama and Bottega Roots
The beating heart of the festival is the Teatro Politeama in Poggibonsi, a historic hub of local cultural life managed by the Fondazione E.L.S.A. as part of the DISCIPLINE(s) project. Evening concerts take place in the theater hall, while the final day moves to Bottega Roots in Colle Val d'Elsa, a space dedicated to live music culture. This dual identity allows the festival to showcase the Valdelsa region through different yet complementary venues.
Quality artistic direction
The artistic direction is led by Giulia Galliani and Giovanni Benvenuti, two figures deeply rooted in the Tuscan music scene. The program alternates concerts by established Italian jazz artists with original projects, open rehearsals, contemporary art exhibitions, and in-depth discussions, with a constant focus on young local talent. The festival is promoted by the Municipality of Poggibonsi in collaboration with Fondazione E.L.S.A./Teatro Politeama, Music Pool, Mag Collective, and Bottega Roots.
What to expect
- Evening concerts of contemporary jazz and experimental music at Teatro Politeama
- Exhibitions and happenings with local visual artists
- Talks and thematic meetings with musicologists and cultural professionals
- A closing day at Bottega Roots in Colle Val d'Elsa
- Affordable tickets with discounts for under-25s and ARCI members
For those visiting Tuscany in May, Connetto Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover a vibrant and culturally active Poggibonsi, off the beaten tourist path but capable of offering high-quality national programming.
Connetto Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Connetto Festival confirmed the event's winning formula: four days packed with music and art, split between the Teatro Politeama in Poggibonsi and the Bottega Roots in Colle Val d'Elsa. The lineup intertwined contemporary jazz, original projects, art exhibitions, and in-depth sessions, with a special focus on new releases and young local talent. The artistic direction of Giulia Galliani and Giovanni Benvenuti proposed a journey ranging from guitar trios to experimental sounds, and even the intersection of jazz and hip-hop culture.
Programme Connetto Festival 2026
Thursday, May 21 — Teatro Politeama
- 21:00 — Eleonora Strino Trio, in concert with the album Matilde (CamJazz, 2025), featuring Eleonora Strino on guitar, Giulio Corini on double bass, and Bernardo Guerra on drums
Friday, May 22 — Teatro Politeama
- 18:30 — Happening and exhibition featuring works by Caterina Testi, Brando Visibelli, and Ilaria Paparesta (free entry)
- 20:30 — Talk with Fabrizio Calabrese
- 21:00 — Stefano Tamborrino and Alessandro Cianferoni with the project Don't Kill Anybody
Saturday, May 23 — Teatro Politeama
- 21:00 — Matteo Paggi — GIRAFFE, with Vittorio Solimene, Andrea Grossi, Andrea Carta, and Francesco Bearzatti; opening act by Giovanni Ghizzani
Sunday, May 24 — Bottega Roots, Colle Val d'Elsa
- 16:30 — Scratching the Swing: an encounter with hip hop, talk with Stefano Zenni
- 18:00 — Andrea Mucciarelli — 1st2nd3rd
Highlights Connetto Festival 2026
Prices Connetto Festival 2026
Practical information — Connetto Festival
Getting there
Teatro Politeama is located on Via Trento, in the center of Poggibonsi. The town is well-connected: by train, it is served by the Poggibonsi-San Gimignano station on the Empoli-Siena line; by car, it can be reached via the Florence-Siena highway (Poggibonsi Nord or Sud exit).
Tickets
Full-price concert tickets are 12 euros, with a reduced rate of 10 euros (for under-25s and ARCI members). Exhibitions and some meetings are free of charge. Presale and information available at www.eventimusicpool.it.
Tips
The final day takes place at Bottega Roots in Colle Val d'Elsa, just a few kilometers from Poggibonsi: please check the address and schedule to plan your travel between the two venues.
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Where does it take place — Connetto Festival
Teatro Politeama
Via Trento 38, 53036 Poggibonsi