Manciano Street Music Festival
Street music and major concerts in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma
About Manciano Street Music Festival
The Manciano Street Music Festival
In the heart of the Maremma, the hilltop village of Manciano, located in the province of Grosseto in Tuscany, hosts one of the liveliest musical events in the southern part of the region every July. The Manciano Street Music Festival, reaching its sixteenth edition in 2026, is organized by the Diego Chiti Musical Cultural Association with the patronage of the Municipality of Manciano, transforming the town's streets and the Parco Pubblico Mazzini into a grand open-air stage.
Two spirits, one festival
The event is divided into two distinct yet complementary parts. In the first section, dedicated to street music and free to the public, the historic center fills with street bands from all over Europe: brass, percussion, and wind instruments accompany roving parades, alleyway performances, and concerts on the town's stages. In the second part, held in the evenings at Parco Pubblico Mazzini, major guest artists from the Italian music scene take the stage.
Street bands from across Europe
The beating heart of the festival consists of brass bands and roving musical groups arriving from France, Portugal, Germany, and Italy. The formations animating the alleys include international brass and funk groups, joined by Italian bands and numerous street performers. Parades start from the town squares, particularly Piazza della Rampa, and wind through the village, creating a festive atmosphere that engages both residents and visitors.
The Ristofestival
Music is paired with the Ristofestival, a food and wine trail created in collaboration with local restaurateurs: an opportunity to discover the flavors of Maremma cuisine accompanied by live performances, with a tasting system that allows you to sample local dishes while strolling among the stands and town venues.
A landmark for the Maremma
More than just a music festival, the Manciano Street Music Festival has become a benchmark for the Maremma summer over the years, successfully blending quality entertainment, regional promotion, and hospitality. The setting of the historic village of Manciano, just a few kilometers from the famous Terme di Saturnia, makes the experience even more evocative, amidst music, taste, and the typical landscapes of southern Tuscany.
Manciano Street Music Festival — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The sixteenth edition of the Manciano Street Music Festival is divided into two phases. From July 10 to 12, the historic center hosts free street music, with the inaugural parade on Friday, July 10, at 7:00 PM from Piazza della Rampa. From July 16 to 18, at 9:30 PM, Parco Pubblico Mazzini hosts the ticketed evening concerts.
The street bands
Featured street music groups include: Brass Dass (Portugal), Poil o'Brass Band (France), Louisiana Funky Butts (Germany), Sax Lab (Bologna), Los Gitanos (Matera), and Magicaboola Brass Band (San Vincenzo), along with numerous Italian groups and artists. Special concerts include Arachel Dolphie & Daysi's Cuban Band (July 10, Piazza della Rampa) and Leonardo De Andreis (July 12).
Concerts at Parco Mazzini
Thursday, July 16: Tosca with the talk-concert "Le feminæ si fanno aspettare". Friday, July 17: Riccardo Rossi with the show "Volevo fare il musicista!". Saturday, July 18: Dirotta su Cuba with "Into the Gruv".
Programme Manciano Street Music Festival 2026
Street music (July 10-12, historic center, free)
- Friday, July 10: inaugural parade at 7:00 PM from Piazza della Rampa; concert by Arachel Dolphie & Daysi's Cuban Band at 10:00 PM in Piazza della Rampa
- Saturday, July 11: morning parade at 10:00 AM; performance on Via Marsala at 6:30 PM; band concert on the central stage at 9:45 PM
- Sunday, July 12: parade at 11:00 AM; public lunch with the bands at 1:00 PM; closing parade at 6:30 PM; concert by Leonardo De Andreis at 8:00 PM
Concerts (July 16-18, Parco Pubblico Mazzini, 9:30 PM, paid)
- Thursday, July 16: Tosca - "Le feminæ si fanno aspettare"
- Friday, July 17: Riccardo Rossi - "Volevo fare il musicista!"
- Saturday, July 18: Dirotta su Cuba - "Into the Gruv"
Highlights Manciano Street Music Festival 2026
- International street bands from France, Portugal, Germany, and Italy
- Concerts by Tosca, Riccardo Rossi, and Dirotta su Cuba
- Ristofestival: food and wine trail with local restaurateurs (July 10-11)
- Roving parades in the historic center of Manciano
Prices Manciano Street Music Festival 2026
Practical information — Manciano Street Music Festival
Getting there
Manciano can be reached by car from the SS Aurelia by taking the Albinia exit and continuing along the SS74 Maremmana inland. The nearest train stations are Albinia or Orbetello, from which you can continue by bus or car. The nearest airport is Rome-Fiumicino.
Tickets
The street music portion in the historic center is free to enter. Evening concerts at Parco Pubblico Mazzini require a ticket: tickets can be purchased directly from the dedicated section of the official website.
Information
Email: [email protected]. Phone: +39 339 5208601 / +39 339 3074206. Official website: mancianostreetmusicfestival.it. For accommodation, Manciano and its surroundings offer farm stays and hotels, with the option to combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Terme di Saturnia.
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Where does it take place — Manciano Street Music Festival
Centro storico e Parco Pubblico Mazzini