Morellino Classica Festival
The international classical music festival of the Maremma, nestled in the hills of Morellino di Scansano
About Morellino Classica
The Maremma Classical Music Festival
The Morellino Classica Festival is the leading classical music event in the Grosseto Maremma and one of the most vibrant concert series in southern Tuscany. Established in 2012 and reaching its 15th edition in 2026, the festival takes place every summer, from June to August, bringing over twenty international-level performances to the most beautiful locations in the Morellino di Scansano territory, within the Municipality of Scansano and neighboring towns in the Province of Grosseto.
International Artistic Direction
The festival is artistically directed by pianist Pietro Bonfilio and organized by the Associazione Culturale La Società della Musica. Its vocation is distinctly international: every year, the program brings together soloists, duos, ensembles, and orchestras from around the world, alternating established names with emerging concert talents. The heart of the festival is the Teatro Castagnoli in Scansano, a historic Italian-style theater, but concerts also spread across a network of evocative locations throughout the Maremma.
Music in the Most Beautiful Corners of the Maremma
A distinctive feature of the Morellino Classica Festival is its choice of venues: music steps out of the theater and into cellars, castles, churches, abbeys, and Etruscan archaeological sites. Recurring stops include the Castello di Potentino in Seggiano, the Cantina dei Vignaioli in Scansano, the church in Montemerano (a hamlet of Manciano), and the Abbazia di San Bruzio in the territory of Magliano in Toscana. A particularly evocative event is the sunrise concert at the Etruscan site of Ghiaccio Forte, where music accompanies the dawn among the ruins.
Music and Wine: Morellino di Scansano
The link with local food and wine is part of the festival's identity, starting with its very name. Many concerts are accompanied by a tasting of Morellino di Scansano DOCG, the famous red wine that gives the festival its name, offered by local wineries and paired with typical Maremma products. This experience combines the enjoyment of great music with the pleasures of the table and the landscape, in the true spirit of the Maremma.
A Summer of Great Events
From the inaugural concert to evenings dedicated to the piano, from chamber recitals to the grand closing lyric gala, the Morellino Classica Festival offers a rich and varied program ranging from Baroque and Romantic repertoires to contemporary music. It is an opportunity to discover the most authentic Maremma, far from mass tourism, accompanied by great music and the hospitality of Scansano and the villages of the Province of Grosseto.
Morellino Classica — edition 2026
The 15th Edition of the Morellino Classica Festival
The 2026 edition of the Morellino Classica Festival, the fifteenth, takes place from June 20 to August 23, 2026, between the Teatro Castagnoli in Scansano and the most evocative locations of the Grosseto Maremma. Under the artistic direction of Pietro Bonfilio, the program brings together over twenty events featuring international soloists, duos, ensembles, and orchestras.
The inaugural concert is scheduled for Friday, July 4, at 9:00 PM at the Teatro Castagnoli, featuring violinist Zhen Xu and pianist Pietro Bonfilio. The summer continues with an intense season of recitals, a section dedicated to the piano in August, and the traditional grand closing lyric gala, all accompanied by the tastings of Morellino di Scansano DOCG that have always characterized the festival.
Programme Morellino Classica 2026
Inaugural Concert — Friday, July 4, 2026, 9:00 PM, Teatro Castagnoli (Scansano)
- Zhen Xu, violin — Pietro Bonfilio, piano
Ticket: 25 € full · 15 € reduced.
July — The Great Soloists
- July 25 — Evening dedicated to Russian folklore and tradition with pianist Yuri Bogdanov (40 € full · 15 € reduced)
- July 26 — "Russian Seasons" with pianist Yuri Bogdanov and violinist Karen Shahagaldyan (25 € full · 15 € reduced)
August — Piano Festival and Lyric Gala
- August 1 — Pianist Xing Cheng and the piano duo Sergio Marchegiani & Marco Schiavo (Piano Festival, 10-20 €; 10 € for Scansano residents)
- August 7 — Flute duo Kanami Koga & Manami Koga
- August 20 — Concert dedicated to opera in Tuscany (20 € full · 10 € reduced)
- August 23 — Grand closing Lyric Gala (30 € full · 15 € reduced · 10 € for Magliano residents)
Free Admission Events
- June 20 — Concert for the Respighi anniversary at the Castello di Potentino (Seggiano), with the presentation of the book "Madrigale d'Agosto, assassinio a cinque voci" by Antonio Bonfilio
- June 27 — Showcase of young musicians at the Cantina dei Vignaioli in Scansano
The program includes music by Respighi, Prokofiev, Schnittke, Takemitsu, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and other composers. The sunrise concert at the Etruscan site of Ghiaccio Forte is particularly evocative. Many concerts are followed by a tasting of Morellino di Scansano. Program and dates are subject to change: check the official website for updates.
Highlights Morellino Classica 2026
Prices Morellino Classica 2026
Practical information — Morellino Classica
Where
Main venue: Teatro Castagnoli, in the historic center of Scansano (GR). Concerts also take place in Seggiano (Castello di Potentino), Montemerano (hamlet of Manciano), Magliano in Toscana (Abbazia di San Bruzio), and at the Etruscan site of Ghiaccio Forte.
How to reach us
By car: from the SS1 Aurelia, take the Albinia/Fonteblanda exit and continue inland towards Scansano. By train: Grosseto or Albinia stations, then continue by car or local bus. Nearest airports: Grosseto, Pisa, and Rome Fiumicino.
Tickets
Prices vary by concert, generally ranging from 10 to 40 euros, with discounts for youth and residents, and some events offer free admission. Online presale via the Webtic platform; ticket office open from 6:00 PM on concert days.
Information
Associazione Culturale La Società della Musica, Via Amiatina 7, 58054 Scansano (GR). Tel. +39 0564 507982 / +39 349 538 0069. WhatsApp +39 353 442 8408. Official website www.morellinoclassicafestival.com.
Tip
Book in advance for the most popular concerts and combine your evening with a visit to Scansano and the Morellino wineries. Bring a light shawl for evening and outdoor events.
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Where does it take place — Morellino Classica
Teatro Castagnoli
Via Amiatina 7, 58054 Scansano