Morellino Classica Festival - Opera Grand Gala at San Bruzio
The grand operatic finale of the Morellino Classica Festival amidst the ruins of the Abbey of San Bruzio
About Opera Grand Gala at San Bruzio
The festival of great music in the Maremma
The Morellino Classica Festival is the premier classical music event in the Grosseto Maremma. Established in 2012 and reaching its 15th edition in 2026, the festival takes place every summer from June to August, bringing high-level concerts to the hills and villages of the Morellino di Scansano territory in Tuscany. Artistically directed by Pietro Bonfilio and organized by the La Società della Musica Cultural Association based in Scansano, the festival has an international reach, hosting pianists, violinists, opera singers, and chamber ensembles from all over the world.
The Opera Grand Gala at the Abbey of San Bruzio
The most anticipated and scenic moment of the festival is the Opera Grand Gala, held at the end of August in the extraordinary setting of the Abbey of San Bruzio, in the municipality of Magliano in Toscana. The ruins of this ancient Romanesque abbey, nestled among the olive groves of the Maremma countryside, provide the perfect frame for an evening of operatic arias and symphonic works, featuring the great Italian repertoire from Verdi to Rossini, Puccini to Respighi, performed by renowned international artists.
Music, wine, and local products
A distinctive feature of the Morellino Classica Festival is its bond with local gastronomy: every concert is paired with a tasting of Morellino di Scansano DOCG, the famous red wine that gives the festival its name, alongside typical Maremma products. At the end of the San Bruzio Grand Gala, the audience is invited to a buffet featuring wine tastings and local specialties, in an experience that combines musical listening, landscape, and Maremma winemaking traditions.
A heritage to discover
Attending a concert at the Abbey of San Bruzio also means discovering one of the most fascinating sites in the Maremma: a place of great historical and archaeological value just a few kilometers from the medieval village of Magliano in Toscana, enclosed within its 16th-century walls. The Opera Grand Gala is the ideal opportunity to experience this corner of Tuscany on a summer evening, amidst the notes of Italian opera and the scents of the Maremma countryside.
Opera Grand Gala at San Bruzio — edition 2026
The 2026 grand finale at San Bruzio
The 15th edition of the Morellino Classica Festival (June 20 - August 23, 2026) concludes with the traditional Opera Grand Gala at the Abbey of San Bruzio, in Magliano in Toscana. The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with a program titled "Voices from Korea" dedicated to the great arias of the Italian operatic repertoire.
As per tradition, a tasting of Morellino di Scansano DOCG accompanied by typical Maremma products is planned at the end of the concert, in the evocative setting of the ancient Romanesque abbey ruins.
Programme Opera Grand Gala at San Bruzio 2026
The detailed program for the "Voices from Korea" Opera Grand Gala will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 — Abbey of San Bruzio, Magliano in Toscana
- 7:00 PM — Opera Grand Gala "Voices from Korea": operatic arias and pages from the great Italian repertoire (Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Respighi, and others).
- Following — Tasting of Morellino di Scansano DOCG and buffet with typical Maremma products.
The performers and the complete musical program will be communicated by the organization on the official website and festival channels.
Highlights Opera Grand Gala at San Bruzio 2026
- Grand finale of the 2026 Morellino Classica Festival in the unique setting of the Abbey of San Bruzio.
- "Voices from Korea" opera evening with arias from the great Italian operatic repertoire.
- Tasting of Morellino di Scansano DOCG and typical Maremma products included in the ticket.
Prices Opera Grand Gala at San Bruzio 2026
Practical information — Opera Grand Gala at San Bruzio
Location
Abbey of San Bruzio, in the countryside of Magliano in Toscana (GR), a short distance from the historic center. Accessible by car; parking is available near the site.
How to reach us
By car: Magliano in Toscana is located in the Grosseto Maremma, reachable from the SS1 Aurelia highway by taking the exit towards Albinia/Fonteblanda and continuing inland. By train: the nearest stations are Albinia or Grosseto, then continue by car.
Tickets
Full price €30, reduced €15, residents of the Municipality of Magliano in Toscana €10. Tasting and buffet included. Reservations and information: tel. +39 0564 507982 / +39 353 442 8408, email [email protected].
Tips
Bring comfortable clothing and a light shawl for the evening; the concert takes place outdoors among the abbey ruins.
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Where does it take place — Opera Grand Gala at San Bruzio
Abbazia di San Bruzio
Abbazia di San Bruzio, 58051 Magliano in Toscana