Filetto Renaissance
Five days of Renaissance splendor in the walled village of Filetto
About Filetto Renaissance
A village turned into a Renaissance court
Every year, during the week of Ferragosto, the small walled village of Filetto, a hamlet of Villafranca in Lunigiana (province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany), transforms into an open-air Renaissance stage. The walls, towers, narrow streets, and squares are adorned with banners and illuminated by torches: for five days, time seems to slip back five centuries as Filetto Renaissance welcomes thousands of visitors on a journey through history, spectacle, and tradition.
From the ashes of the Medieval Market
The event was born from the legacy of the historic Filetto Medieval Market, renewing it with a broader scope dedicated to the Renaissance and the era of the passage of Charles VIII of France through Lunigiana during his campaign toward Naples. The central theme focuses on daily life, arts, and crafts of the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, brought to life by re-enactors, artisans, and performers.
What to experience in the village
The program is rich and spread throughout the village, between the church square, the well square, and the Via del Borghetto. Typical features of the re-enactment include:
- Live music: medieval, Celtic, folk, and pagan folk with wandering minstrels and groups;
- Street performances: fire-eaters, jugglers, acrobats, dance, and theater;
- Flag-wavers and Renaissance processions through the village streets;
- Historical combat demonstrations by arms guilds;
- Falconry shows and skill displays;
- Artisan workshops featuring woodworking, ironwork, stonework, ceramics, leatherwork, wicker weaving, weaving, and embroidery;
- Historical cuisine and traditional Lunigiana products;
- Conferences and book presentations in the late afternoon, dedicated to local history and traditions.
A Lunigiana landmark event
From 2025, the organization is entrusted to the Senza Tempo APS Association of Sarzana, presided over by Luca Maria Mucedola, winner of the Villafranca in Lunigiana municipality tender for the 2025-2027 period. Filetto Renaissance has become one of the most anticipated summer events in Lunigiana, drawing thousands of people to the village and showcasing one of the most evocative historic centers in the province of Massa-Carrara.
Filetto Renaissance — edition 2026
Filetto Renaissance 2026
The 2026 edition of Filetto Renaissance will take place from Wednesday, August 12th to Sunday, August 16th, 2026 in the village of Filetto, a hamlet of Villafranca in Lunigiana. For five days, the walled village returns to the atmosphere of the Renaissance, with re-enactors and artists arriving from across Italy and Europe.
As in previous editions, expect wandering performances, medieval, Celtic, and folk music, flag-wavers, Renaissance pageants, historical combat demonstrations, ancient craft workshops, and period cuisine. The village opens at 5:00 PM, with admission at 5 euros (free for children under 11).
Programme Filetto Renaissance 2026
The detailed program for the fifth edition, including dates and times for shows, concerts, conferences, and demonstrations, will be announced by the organization in the weeks leading up to the event. For updates, please refer to the official channels of the Senza Tempo APS Association and the dedicated Facebook page.
Based on past editions, the typical daily schedule includes the opening of the village at 5:00 PM, followed in the evening by street performances, medieval, Celtic, and folk music concerts, flag-waver exhibitions, Renaissance pageants, combat and falconry demonstrations, as well as book presentations and conferences in the late afternoon.
Highlights Filetto Renaissance 2026
- Five days of Renaissance re-enactment in the walled village of Filetto
- Re-enactors from all over Italy and Europe
- Medieval, Celtic, and folk music, flag-wavers, and pageants
- Historical combat demonstrations and ancient craft workshops
Prices Filetto Renaissance 2026
Practical information — Filetto Renaissance
How to get there
Filetto is a hamlet of Villafranca in Lunigiana, in the province of Massa-Carrara. By car: A15 Parma-La Spezia motorway, exit at Aulla, then follow the SS62 della Cisa toward Villafranca. By train: Villafranca-Bagnone station on the Pontremolese line (Parma-La Spezia), then a short journey to Filetto.
Admission and hours
The village opens in the late afternoon (entry from 5:00 PM). Admission is 5 euros; free for children under 11. It is recommended to check official channels for updated hours and rates.
Tips
The village is cobbled and partially uphill: wear comfortable shoes. August evenings can be cool, so bring a light jacket. Parking is available near the village.
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Where does it take place — Filetto Renaissance
Borgo medievale di Filetto
Borgo di Filetto, 54028 Villafranca in Lunigiana