Euritmia Mediterranea Festival
Music, theatre, and performing arts across the squares of Colle di Val d'Elsa
About Euritmia Mediterranea
An international festival in the heart of Tuscany
The Euritmia Mediterranea Festival is an international event dedicated to music, theatre, and the performing arts that brings Colle di Val d'Elsa to life—a refined village in the province of Siena known worldwide as the city of crystal. Promoted by the Euritmia Mediterranea ETS association, the festival aims to turn the entire town into an open-air stage: streets, squares, and the prestigious Teatro del Popolo become venues for performance, encounter, and dialogue between diverse cultures.
Six days of world music and live arts
The programme brings together artists, ensembles, and academies from Italy, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Bosnia, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, joined by students from various schools. The common thread is the sound of the Mediterranean and world music, but the lineup spans concerts, street art shows, theatrical performances, and events dedicated to the younger generation.
- The opening musical parade, which winds through the village from Colle Alta to Colle Bassa with musical stops along the way;
- evening concerts in the square featuring orchestras and groups with Balkan, Brazilian, and Mediterranean sounds;
- the Mediterranean Night, a grand finale filled with traditional folk music and dance from the South;
- a theatrical matinée reserved for schools, with a show specifically designed for young audiences.
A widespread stage between Colle Alta and Colle Bassa
The unique feature of the Euritmia Mediterranea Festival lies in its urban and participatory nature: events are not concentrated in a single location but are distributed throughout the medieval village of Colle Alta, the town squares, and the lower part of the city, involving both residents and visitors. A street food area accompanies the festival days, making the experience even more convivial.
Culture, community, and new generations
Beyond its artistic programming, the festival promotes social and educational projects, with a special focus on schools and active community involvement. The event is part of the Colle di Val d'Elsa Municipality calendar and helps showcase this corner of Tuscany as a place where art, tradition, and innovation meet, just a few kilometres from San Gimignano, Siena, and Volterra.
Euritmia Mediterranea — edition 2026
The second edition of the Euritmia Mediterranea Festival brought Colle di Val d'Elsa to life from 25 to 30 April 2026 with a rich programme of music, theatre, and street arts. The event brought together artists, ensembles, and academies from Italy, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Bosnia, the UK, and Mexico, in a dialogue between cultures and generations that involved the entire historic centre.
Among the guests of the evenings at the Teatro del Popolo and in the squares were prominent names from the Italian and international music scene, alongside moments dedicated to schools and the younger generation.
Programme Euritmia Mediterranea 2026
Saturday 25 April — 11:00 AM: musical parade by Bandão from Colle Alta to Colle Bassa, with musical stops along the route and arrival in front of the Teatro del Popolo; 8:00 PM: concert in the square by the Baro Drom Orkestar, featuring world music and Balkan sounds.
Sunday 26 April — street art performances and concert by Forró Tzigano, blending Brazilian rhythms and Gypsy music; street food area open all weekend.
From Monday 27 to Thursday 30 April — international artists, ensembles, and academies together with students from various schools. Among the evening protagonists: Franco Mussida (27 April), Eugenio Bennato, and Ginevra Di Marco.
Wednesday 29 April — theatrical matinée for schools with the show "Pinocchio" by the international ensemble DeDae, as part of the "Pinocchio and the Seeds of the Future" project.
Thursday 30 April — Mediterranean Night with Officina Zoè and groups from France, Switzerland, and Italy.
Highlights Euritmia Mediterranea 2026
- Concert by Franco Mussida, founder of the CPM Music Institute
- Eugenio Bennato and Ginevra Di Marco on stage
- Baro Drom Orkestar and Balkan sounds in the square
- The Mediterranean Night with Officina Zoè
- The opening musical parade from Colle Alta to Colle Bassa
Prices Euritmia Mediterranea 2026
Practical information — Euritmia Mediterranea
Getting there
Colle di Val d'Elsa can be reached by car via the Siena-Florence motorway junction (Colle Val d'Elsa North or South exit) and is located approximately 30 km from Siena and 50 km from Florence. By train, the reference stations are Poggibonsi-San Gimignano and Siena, which are connected by bus. The nearest airports are Florence and Pisa.
Tickets
Most concerts and outdoor performances are free to attend. For events at the Teatro del Popolo, it is advisable to check access and booking procedures on the official website.
Tips
Events take place between Colle Alta and Colle Bassa: we recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking through the historic centre. A street food area is available during the festival.
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Where does it take place — Euritmia Mediterranea
Teatro del Popolo e centro storico
Piazza Unità dei Popoli 2, 53034 Colle di Val d'Elsa