Festival della Musica Suonata

A music festival in the village of Montaione

The Festival della Musica Suonata is one of the most beloved events of the Montaione Summer, the season of festivities that brings the town of Montaione to life. Located in the province of Florence, in the heart of the Tuscan hills between the Valdelsa and Val d'Egola valleys, the festival is now in its seventeenth year. It is conceived, organized, and artistically directed by local musician Stefano Montagnani, in collaboration with the municipal administration.

The setting: Piazza Branchi and the historic center

The heart of the festival is Piazza Branchi, located in the medieval historic center of Montaione, which becomes a natural open-air stage every Tuesday evening in August. The village setting, with its ancient stone walls and the intimate atmosphere of Tuscan summer nights, is an integral part of the experience: few places combine the quality of musical performance with the charm of a Florentine hillside town so perfectly.

An eclectic and high-quality program

The festival's hallmark is variety: over the years, the Montaione stage has hosted jazz, singer-songwriter and popular music, Mediterranean and Northern European musical traditions, Tuscan and Irish folk, Latin American music, and tributes to the fathers of Italian music. It is a festival designed for audiences seeking live music, far removed from the logic of mass entertainment.

The 2026 edition confirms this commitment with four evenings spanning different genres:

• a tribute band dedicated to Enzo Jannacci, one of the most original voices in Italian songwriting;
• an evening of Neapolitan melodies, blending tradition and reinterpretation;
• an acoustic concert by Rick Hutton, a historic figure in music and television;
• a jazz trio featuring Stefania Scarzini, Nico Gori, and Piero Fossi.

A consolidated tradition

Over the years, the festival has hosted groups such as the Last Minute Dirty Band, the Giuditta Scorcelletti Trio, and Willos' (bridging Tuscany and Ireland), as well as tributes to Giorgio Gaber and the Italian Teatro Canzone. This continuity has made the Festival della Musica Suonata a landmark for music lovers throughout the Empolese Valdelsa area and Tuscany.

Free admission for everyone

In line with the philosophy of events promoted by the Montaione municipal administration, all concerts are free and open to the public. It is a perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover one of Tuscany's most evocative villages, combining quality live music, an authentic atmosphere, and a summer evening under the stars.