Misericordia Festival of Impruneta
Two days of solidarity, health awareness, and community spirit in the heart of the Florentine Chianti
About Misericordia Festival
A community festival in the heart of Impruneta
The Misericordia Festival of Impruneta is one of the most cherished events on the town's spring calendar, set in the heart of the Florentine Chianti. Promoted by the Misericordia of Impruneta, an ancient volunteer Confraternity active for over a century and a half, the event takes place in the evocative Loggiato del Pellegrino and the central Piazza Buondelmonti, two symbolic landmarks of the Municipality of Impruneta, in the Province of Florence (Tuscany).
Solidarity, prevention, and volunteering
The festival's core theme is the deep bond between the Confraternity and its community: two days designed to bring citizens closer to the values of emergency aid, prevention, and giving. The event is not just a celebration, but also an opportunity to raise funds for emergency services and the purchase of a new ambulance, a vital tool for the volunteers' daily work.
A program for all ages
The program alternates between in-depth discussions and popular activities. It kicks off with a public meeting on the local emergency service, featuring local authorities, heads of the Florence 118 emergency service, and representatives of the Tuscan Misericordie. There is plenty for children, including Pompieropoli and workshops for families, as well as first-aid demonstrations by volunteers.
- Pompieropoli and games for children in Piazza Buondelmonti
- Traditional Dinner featuring local Impruneta flavors at the Loggiato del Pellegrino
- Musical evening with the 70s and 80s rhythms of Radio Mitology
- Prevention Day with a mobile clinic, blood pressure checks, and ECGs
- Charity Auction with works donated by local artists
A tradition of the Impruneta territory
The Misericordia Festival is part of the rich tradition of Impruneta, a town known for its artisanal terracotta, the Grape Festival, and popular devotion. The widespread presence of the Misericordia in the daily life of the municipality makes this event a deeply identity-driven occasion, where solidarity, conviviality, and civic commitment blend in an authentically Tuscan atmosphere, engaging both residents and visitors during a spring weekend in the Chianti region.
Misericordia Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Misericordia Festival of Impruneta brought the town center to life on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, with a program full of initiatives dedicated to the community and fundraising for a new ambulance.
The event opened on Saturday morning with a public meeting at the Loggiato del Pellegrino on the local emergency service, followed by Pompieropoli and activities for children and families in Piazza Buondelmonti, first-aid demonstrations, and the Traditional Dinner, followed by a musical evening with Radio Mitology. Sunday was dedicated to the Prevention Day, with a mobile clinic open to citizens, and the Charity Auction featuring works donated by local artists.
Programme Misericordia Festival 2026
Saturday, April 18
- 9:30 AM – Loggiato del Pellegrino: Public meeting on the local emergency service, with Mayor Riccardo Lazzerini, Florence 118 Director Andrea Nicolini, Tuscan Misericordie President Alberto Corsinovi, and Father Simone Imperiosi
- 3:00 PM – Piazza Buondelmonti: Pompieropoli and activities for children and families
- 6:00 PM – First-aid simulation and practical demonstration
- 8:00 PM – Loggiato del Pellegrino: Traditional Dinner
- 9:30 PM – Piazza Buondelmonti: Musical evening with Radio Mitology (70s-80s hits)
Sunday, April 19
- 9:30 AM – Piazza Buondelmonti: Prevention Day with mobile clinic (check-ups, blood pressure measurement, ECG)
- 5:00 PM – Loggiato del Pellegrino: Charity Auction with works donated by local artists
Highlights Misericordia Festival 2026
- Prevention Day with mobile clinic and free check-ups
- Pompieropoli and children's activities in the square
- Traditional Dinner featuring local flavors
- Charity Auction to purchase a new ambulance
- Musical evening with Radio Mitology
Prices Misericordia Festival 2026
Practical information — Misericordia Festival
Location
Loggiato del Pellegrino and Piazza Buondelmonti, in the historic center of Impruneta (FI).
How to get there
By car from Florence: take the Florence-Siena expressway, exit at Impruneta, or via the motorway junction; the center is about 15 km from the city. By bus: suburban lines from Florence are available. Parking is available in areas adjacent to the center.
Admission
Admission to the activities in the square is free. The Traditional Dinner requires a reservation; proceeds from the initiatives and the charity auction support the services of the Misericordia. For information, please contact the Misericordia of Impruneta.
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Where does it take place — Misericordia Festival
Loggiato del Pellegrino e Piazza Buondelmonti
Piazza Buondelmonti, 50023 Impruneta