Montemaggio Resistance Festival

A festival along the paths of memory

The Montemaggio Resistance Festival takes place at Casa Giubileo, on the Montemaggio hill, within the territory of Monteriggioni, in the province of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. This is no ordinary place: on March 28, 1944, nineteen partisans were executed here by fascists in what is remembered as one of the most tragic massacres of partisan fighters in Tuscany. From this memory, a festival was born in 2014 that transforms the hill every year into a space for meeting, reflection, and popular celebration.

Historical memory and contemporary commitment

Promoted by ANPI Valdelsa, the festival follows a precise formula: bridging the past and the present. On one hand, it focuses on the commemoration and preservation of Resistance sites; on the other, it offers a contemporary interpretation of anti-fascism, explored through an intersectional lens and aimed at the future. It is an event that speaks as much to historians and witnesses as it does to new generations of activists, associations, and movements.

What to experience at Montemaggio

• Partisan Trekking: an easy 8 km walk along the paths once traveled by partisans, to read history through the landscape.
• Thematic Workshops: in-depth labs on anti-fascism, colonial memory, ecological resistance, the militarization of schools, patriarchy, and consent.
• Live Music: concerts that bring the hill to life from afternoon until evening, with a special focus on folk, singer-songwriter music, and participatory sounds.
• Great Anti-Fascist Assembly: the festival's core moment, an open invitation to dialogue and convergence among associations, movements, and individuals.
• Role-playing game "Banditi!": an immersive gaming experience dedicated to the Italian Resistance.
• Children's Area: entertainment and activities for families, allowing all ages to enjoy the festival.

A free and participatory event

Admission to all activities is free. A bar and a sandwich stand are available on-site for both days, while the "alla macchia" lunch is available by reservation. The school competition "From Montemaggio to the Constitution" involves local schools every year, strengthening the bond between memory and citizenship. An event that, among the woods of the Sienese Valdelsa, has become a reference point for those who wish to combine culture, music, and civic commitment.