Festival delle Colline in Poggio a Caiano
Singer-songwriter music between the Medici Villa and the historic sites of Poggio a Caiano
About Festival delle Colline
A historic festival in the heart of the Prato area
The Festival delle Colline is one of Tuscany's longest-running singer-songwriter music festivals. Established in the late 1970s, it is promoted by the Municipality of Poggio a Caiano, in the Province of Prato, in collaboration with the municipalities of Prato and Carmignano. The artistic direction is entrusted to Gianni Bianchi, while the organization is managed by laCoz srls. The festival has always focused on high-quality programming, blending big names of the Italian music scene, international projects, and emerging artists, always in dialogue with the historic sites that host them: villas, churches, libraries, and fortifications of the Montalbano hilly landscape.
Poggio a Caiano, home of the festival
Poggio a Caiano is the municipality that hosts the event. Famous for its Medici Villa, a Renaissance masterpiece commissioned by Lorenzo the Magnificent and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the village is located just a few kilometers from Prato and Florence, nestled among the hills and vineyards of Montalbano. This is where the festival's most deep-rooted evenings take place: from the solemn setting of the Medici Villa to more intimate spaces like the loggia of the Church of Santa Cristina in Pilli and Piazza SS. Rosario, every concert becomes an opportunity to experience music within history.
What makes the festival special
- Singer-songwriter programming: original songwriting, acoustic projects, and contemporary influences, carefully selected by the artistic direction.
- Unique locations: the Medici Villa, historic churches, and village squares become evocative stages.
- Intimate atmosphere: cozy evenings, attentive listening, and an atmosphere far removed from large commercial festivals.
- Free and ticketed concerts: part of the program is free to attend, while other evenings have an affordable ticket price.
The territory
An evening at the Festival delle Colline is also an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of Tuscany. In addition to the Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano, the Montalbano area preserves villages, parish churches, and vineyards, including those of the famous Carmignano DOCG wine. Music, history, and landscape merge in a festival that, edition after edition, has become an unmissable event of the Prato cultural summer.
Festival delle Colline — edition 2026
The 47th edition of the Festival delle Colline takes place from July 10 to 21, 2026, spread across Poggio a Caiano, Prato, and Carmignano, with five concerts in historic locations in the Prato area. The two evenings hosted by the Municipality of Poggio a Caiano open the program: Friday, July 10 at the Church of Santa Cristina in Pilli and Tuesday, July 14 in Piazza SS. Rosario. The festival confirms its identity as a singer-songwriter music event, capable of blending songwriting, reinterpretations, and contemporary projects in the most evocative places of the hilly territory.
Programme Festival delle Colline 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026 — Church of Santa Cristina in Pilli, Poggio a Caiano
- 21:30 — L'Albero, the solo project of Andrea Mastropietro, presents the new album Cielo e Sfacelo: nine songs that intertwine songwriting and international influences, suspended between the desire to look at the sky and the coexistence with the reality of the present. Free admission.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — Piazza SS. Rosario, Poggio a Caiano
- 21:30 — Lato B reinterprets the repertoire of Lucio Battisti in an indie style. The project brings together Leo Pari, Gianluca De Rubertis (Studio Davoli, Il Genio), Dario Ciffo (Afterhours, Lombroso), and Lino Gitto (Dellera, Green Like July). Ticket 10 euros.
The evenings in Poggio a Caiano are part of the full festival program, which continues with Gnut & D'Alessandro (July 17, Rocca di Carmignano), Lumiero (July 19, Lazzerini Library in Prato), and Krano (July 21, Lazzerini Library in Prato).
Highlights Festival delle Colline 2026
Two singer-songwriter events in Poggio a Caiano: L'Albero presents the new album Cielo e Sfacelo in the evocative Church of Santa Cristina in Pilli (July 10, free admission), while Lato B — a supergroup featuring Leo Pari, Gianluca De Rubertis, Dario Ciffo, and Lino Gitto — reinterprets Battisti in Piazza SS. Rosario (July 14).
Prices Festival delle Colline 2026
Practical information — Festival delle Colline
How to get there
Poggio a Caiano is located in the Province of Prato, a few kilometers from the capital and Florence. By car: take the Prato Ovest exit from the A11 motorway, then follow provincial roads towards Poggio a Caiano. By train: reach the Prato or Carmignano-Comeana station, then continue by bus or car. The Church of Santa Cristina in Pilli and Piazza SS. Rosario are located within the municipal area, a short distance from the center.
Tickets
Some concerts are free to attend, while others have a ticket price of around 10 euros. Presales and reservations are available through the official website festivaldellecolline.com and the festival's social media channels.
Tips
Seating is limited: booking in advance is recommended. Bring a light sweater for the evening. Combine your visit with a tour of the Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano and a tasting of Montalbano wines.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Noticed an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Every proposal is verified by our team before publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Where does it take place — Festival delle Colline
Chiesa di Santa Cristina in Pilli / Piazza SS. Rosario
Piazza del Comune 15, 59016 Poggio a Caiano