MAF - Marradi Art Festival
A day of art, music, and words in the heart of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines
About MAF Marradi
MAF, the open-air festival of Marradi
The MAF - Marradi Art Festival is a vibrant cultural event that brings Marradi to life, a charming village in the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines in the Province of Florence, nestled in the heart of the Mugello region, in Tuscany. Established in 2025, the MAF is an open-air festival: for one full day, the streets, squares, courtyards, and hidden corners of the historic center are transformed into stages, filled with music, art, and culture. The second edition takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
A day of art and community
From the early morning, the town comes alive with roaming brass bands, while art exhibitions and local street food stalls line the streets. The festival is designed as an immersive journey: visitors can wander from one square to another, discovering concerts, shows, readings, and installations in a constant dialogue between the audience, the artists, and the village itself. The heart of the event is the Teatro degli Animosi, the historic local theater, complemented by Piazza Scalelle and the various outdoor spaces in the center.
The 2026 theme: writing and words
While the first edition chose music as its guiding thread, the second edition of the MAF focuses on writing and words—the ones that endure, that ignite, and that console. Books, theater, music, and visual arts intertwine in a single, grand narrative. The program includes book presentations with nationally renowned authors, two concerts blending music and literature, theatrical performances with notable actors, as well as itinerant exhibitions set up in the town's lesser-known corners and a gastronomic selection rooted in local traditions.
A festival for the whole family
The MAF is an event designed for all ages. Alongside cultural appointments for adults, there is a dedicated children's area with activities and workshops, making the day perfect for families. Admission is free, in keeping with the event's popular and inclusive spirit.
Marradi and culture
Marradi is a village with a strong cultural identity, linked in particular to the poet Dino Campana and the famous Autumn Chestnut Festival. With the MAF, the Municipality of Marradi and the MarradiInventa association, in collaboration with the Unione Montana dei Comuni del Mugello, have sought to give the town a new, broader summer event capable of showcasing the local heritage and bringing art and culture into the streets of the historic center.
MAF Marradi — edition 2026
MAF 2026 - Writing and Words
The second edition of the MAF focuses on writing and words. The program includes book presentations with nationally renowned authors, two concerts blending music and literature, theatrical performances with prominent actors, and itinerant exhibitions set up in the most hidden corners of the historic center. From the morning, the town comes alive with roaming brass bands, local street food, and a dedicated children's area.
The main festival venues are the Teatro degli Animosi, Piazza Scalelle, and the outdoor spaces in the center of Marradi. The event is free.
Programme MAF Marradi 2026
Sunday, August 30, 2026 - All day
The MAF 2026 is an open-air event that unfolds throughout the day in the historic center of Marradi. Based on the structure announced by the organizers, the program includes:
- From the morning — roaming brass bands through the town streets, opening of art exhibitions and local street food stalls
- Book presentations — meetings with nationally renowned authors in selected spots of the village
- Two concerts — musical events that engage with the theme of writing
- Theatrical performances — shows with prominent actors, inside and outside the Teatro degli Animosi
- Itinerant exhibitions — installations and displays in the lesser-known corners of the historic center
- Children's area — activities and workshops dedicated to the little ones
The detailed program, including the names of the authors, musicians, guest artists, and precise times, will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Highlights MAF Marradi 2026
- 2026 Theme: writing and words
- Book presentations with nationally renowned authors
- Two concerts blending music and literature
- Theatrical performances at the Teatro degli Animosi
- Free open-air festival in the historic center
Prices MAF Marradi 2026
Practical information — MAF Marradi
Getting there
Marradi is located in the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, in the Province of Florence. It is reachable by train via the Faentina railway line (Florence-Faenza), with a station in the town center. By car, it can be reached via the SS302 Brisighellese-Ravennate road.
Dates and times
The MAF 2026 takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, throughout the day: from the morning with roaming bands to the evening with concerts and shows.
Admission
Admission to all events is free.
Tips
The festival is spread across the historic center: wear comfortable shoes to move between the various locations. Local street food stalls are available throughout the day.
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Where does it take place — MAF Marradi
Centro storico di Marradi