Murlo Music Week

A week of great music in the Sienese hills

The Murlo Music Week (also known as the Murlo Music Festival) is the summer event that transforms the small medieval village of Murlo, in the province of Siena, into a refined stage for classical and jazz music. Founded in 2001 by the Pro Loco of Murlo and the Murlo Cultural Association, the festival has spent over twenty years becoming a landmark for music lovers from across Tuscany and beyond.

The charm of the Murlo castle

Almost all concerts take place in the Piazza delle Carceri, inside the ancient Murlo castle: a natural amphitheatre enclosed by the village's medieval walls, where music resonates under the starry summer sky. One concert of the series is traditionally hosted in the charming cloister of the church in the hamlet of Casciano, extending the musical experience to other corners of the municipal territory.

Between classical and jazz, emerging talents and great performers

The program alternates between different repertoires and ensembles—piano recitals, chamber music, trios, operatic voices, and jazz evenings—with a special focus on established young performers alongside musicians from the festival's resident ensemble. Over the years, Murlo has welcomed prestigious artists such as cellist Silvia Chiesa and pianist Maurizio Baglini, the Trio di Parma, and cellist Alain Meunier. The collaboration with the Accademia Musicale Chigiana of Siena, one of Italy's most important musical institutions, also brings names from the Chigiana International Festival & Summer Academy calendar to Murlo.

An experience that unites music and territory

Attending a concert during the Music Week also means discovering Murlo, a village famous for its Etruscan origins and the Antiquarium of Poggio Civitate, and enjoying the hospitality of the Crete Senesi and the Tuscan countryside. Concerts generally begin at 9:15 PM, after sunset, when the summer temperature becomes pleasant and the village lights up with a unique atmosphere.

Information and tickets

Admission to the concerts is ticketed, with affordable pricing and free entry for children under 15; for the main evenings, booking is recommended or required. Updated information, dates, and the full program for the current edition are published by the Pro Loco of Murlo and the municipal Tourist Office.