Coreglia Antelminelli Medieval Festival
A night in the medieval village of the Serchio Valley
About Coreglia Medieval Festival
The Coreglia Antelminelli Medieval Festival
As evening falls, the village of Coreglia Antelminelli — one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, perched at nearly 600 meters above sea level in the province of Lucca — transforms and steps back in time. The Medieval Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the Coreglia summer: for one night, the stone alleys, small squares, and panoramic viewpoints of the historic center fill with costumes, ancient music, and traditional crafts, offering visitors an authentic plunge into the Middle Ages of the Media Valle del Serchio, in Tuscany.
A village that becomes a stage
Coreglia Antelminelli is a village of medieval origin that still preserves its historic urban layout, stone houses, and the intimate atmosphere typical of the Lucchese mountain villages. This is the natural stage for the festival: not a reconstructed set, but the real streets of the village, brought to life by historical groups in costume who welcome the public within the village walls. Coreglia is also famous for its tradition of plaster figurines, a craft that has taken its artisans around the world and is part of the municipality's cultural identity.
What to expect during the evening
The festival offers a packed program of entertainment spread throughout the historic center. Highlights of the event include:
- Historical groups, musicians, and flag-wavers parading and performing along the village streets;
- Falconers with birds of prey flight demonstrations;
- Medieval games, duels, and historical combat demonstrations;
- Roving shows with jesters, live music, and street performers;
- Artisan market with local products and ancient crafts;
- Taverns and food stalls with local specialties.
The highlight of the evening is the roving dinner that winds through the village streets, an opportunity to taste traditional dishes while strolling from tavern to tavern, ending with a grand fireworks display that illuminates the village late at night.
A local event
The event is organized by the Associazione ProCoreglia APS, which involves volunteers and historical groups every year to bring the festival to life. Admission is free, and to facilitate access to the historic center (which has limited parking space), a convenient free shuttle service is provided. The Medieval Festival is one of the events that kicks off the heart of summer in Coreglia Antelminelli, in a calendar full of events spread throughout the municipality's hamlets.
Coreglia Medieval Festival — edition 2026
The Coreglia Antelminelli Medieval Festival returns on Saturday, August 1, 2026, confirmed by the municipality's summer schedule as the opening event of August in the village of the Serchio Valley.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the list of historical groups and shows, will be published on the Coreglia Antelminelli municipal website and the Associazione ProCoreglia channels in the weeks leading up to the event. Based on past editions, the evening will feature the start of entertainment in the village in the late afternoon, the opening of taverns and food stalls in the early evening, the roving dinner through the village streets, and the grand finale with fireworks. Admission is free with a free shuttle service.
Programme Coreglia Medieval Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Associazione ProCoreglia and the Municipality of Coreglia Antelminelli in the weeks leading up to the event.
Based on the established structure of previous editions, the evening is tentatively organized as follows:
- From late afternoon — opening of medieval entertainment throughout the historic center: historical groups, musicians, flag-wavers, falconers, and games.
- Early evening — opening of taverns and food stalls with local specialties.
- In the evening — roving dinner along the village streets, street shows, and historical combat demonstrations.
- Late evening — grand finale with a fireworks display.
The names of the groups and artists for the 2026 edition will be announced upon publication of the official program.
Highlights Coreglia Medieval Festival 2026
The fireworks finale over the village, the roving dinner through the historic center streets, and the performances by flag-wavers and falconers are the most anticipated moments of the evening.
Prices Coreglia Medieval Festival 2026
Practical information — Coreglia Medieval Festival
How to get there
Coreglia Antelminelli is located in the Media Valle del Serchio, in the province of Lucca. By car, it can be reached via the SS12 dell'Abetone e del Brennero road, heading up the Serchio valley; the reference exit from the A11/A12 is towards Lucca, then follow signs for Garfagnana. The nearest train station is Ghivizzano-Coreglia, on the Lucca–Aulla line.
Parking and shuttle
The historic center has limited space: during the festival, a free shuttle service operates from the sports field area to reach the village.
Admission
Admission to the event is free. Food stalls and taverns charge for items according to their menus.
Information
Associazione ProCoreglia APS — tel. +39 347 0114399 (Sabrina). Updates on the Facebook page @procoreglia and on the tourist portal of the Garfagnana and Media Valle del Serchio.
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Where does it take place — Coreglia Medieval Festival
Centro storico di Coreglia Antelminelli
Centro storico, 55025 Coreglia Antelminelli