Note al Chiaro di Luna
Summer concerts under the stars at Casa Rossa Ximenes
About Note al Chiaro di Luna
A music festival between marshland and stars
Every summer, in the municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia, in the province of Grosseto, the Note al Chiaro di Luna festival transforms the terrace of the Casa Rossa Ximenes Museum into an open-air stage. Organized by the Agimus Grosseto association under the artistic direction of maestro Gloria Mazzi, in collaboration with the Municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia, the event offers a series of evening concerts spanning diverse genres: from jazz to swing, from singer-songwriter music to classical, and even tango and Argentine folklore.
A unique setting in the Tuscan Maremma
The backdrop is one of the most fascinating spots in the Maremma: the Casa Rossa Ximenes, an ancient 18th-century hydraulic building designed by Leonardo Ximenes, now a museum and nature observatory immersed in the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve, one of Italy's most important wetlands. Listening to live music on this terrace, with the reflection of the moon on the marsh waters and the sound of birds at sunset, offers an experience that goes far beyond a simple concert.
Twelve evenings between July and August
The program consists of a dozen concerts spread throughout the heart of summer, every Tuesday and Thursday. The evenings alternate between chamber ensembles, guitar duos, jazz quartets, tributes to great Italian singer-songwriters, and original musical projects, providing a stage for both established musicians and young talents from the Tuscan region and beyond.
A tribute to Carlo Fruttero
The 2026 edition is dedicated to the writer Carlo Fruttero, an honorary citizen of Castiglione della Pescaia, on the centenary of his birth. The festival thus connects with the memory of one of the most beloved literary figures of the Italian 20th century, who was deeply attached to this corner of Tuscany.
Atmosphere and hospitality
More than just a concert series, Note al Chiaro di Luna is an opportunity to experience a summer evening differently, away from the bustle of the coast. Capacity is limited and booking is recommended: a detail that makes every evening cozy and intimate, perfect for those seeking culture and beauty in the Grosseto Maremma.
Note al Chiaro di Luna — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Note al Chiaro di Luna celebrates the centenary of the birth of Carlo Fruttero, writer and honorary citizen of Castiglione della Pescaia. Twelve concerts will enliven the terrace of the Casa Rossa Ximenes Museum every Tuesday and Thursday, from July 2 to August 20, with a program spanning swing, jazz, classical music, Italian singer-songwriter hits, and Argentine tango. The festival is organized by Agimus Grosseto under the artistic direction of Gloria Mazzi, in collaboration with the Municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia.
Programme Note al Chiaro di Luna 2026
The complete concert calendar
All concerts begin at 9:30 PM on the terrace of the Casa Rossa Ximenes Museum.
- Thursday, July 2 — Scapigliati a tutto swing: Giulio Scapigliati (vocals), Alessio Buccella (piano-synth and bass), Elena Mirandola (violin), Federico Righi (drums). Opening concert.
- Tuesday, July 7 — Cello solo concert with Andrea Volcan (classical music).
- Thursday, July 9 — Italian Project Quartet: Cristina Capocchi (vocals), Andrea Coppini (soprano and tenor sax), Massimiliano Pinzauti (piano), Michele Staino (double bass).
- Tuesday, July 14 — Sketchbook De André: Luca Pirozzi and Luca Giacomelli (guitars), singer-songwriter tribute.
- Tuesday, July 21 — Sueño al Sur: Tango y Folklore Argentino: Lorenza Baudo (vocals), Alessandro Benedettelli (guitar).
- Thursday, July 23 — Jazz duo with Riccardo Guazzini (sax) and Anna Bodnar (accordion).
- Tuesday, July 28 — Flute and bassoon trio: Eleonora Lucci (flute), Sara Chionne (flute), Francesca Diamanti (bassoon).
- Thursday, July 30 — In Jazz: Gabriele Milani (trumpet), Davide Rinciari (sax), Andrea Amato (double bass), Matteo Mariani (guitar), Tiziano Pratesi (drums).
- Tuesday, August 4 — Tribute to De André: Alessandro Golini (violin) and Paolo Batistini (guitar).
- Thursday, August 13 — Iole & Leo: vocals and guitar.
- Tuesday, August 18 — From Paganini to Ellington: Matt Pickart (violin), Alessandro Benedettelli (guitar).
- Thursday, August 20 — I tre moschettieri: Duccio Dal Piaz, Guido Pianigiani, Giacomo Mazzetti, and Niccolò Bini. Closing concert.
Highlights Note al Chiaro di Luna 2026
- Opening concert Scapigliati a tutto swing (July 2) and grand finale with I tre moschettieri (August 20).
- Tributes to Fabrizio De André on two separate evenings (Sketchbook De André and Tribute to De André).
- Edition dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Carlo Fruttero.
- Unique setting: the terrace of Casa Rossa Ximenes overlooking the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve.
Prices Note al Chiaro di Luna 2026
Practical information — Note al Chiaro di Luna
Where
Museo Casa Rossa Ximenes, Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve, Castiglione della Pescaia (GR), Tuscany.
When
From July to August, every Tuesday and Thursday. Concerts start at 9:30 PM.
Tickets and reservations
Museum entrance fee: 8 euros. Capacity is limited: booking is recommended. Information and reservations: [email protected], tel. +39 0564 927244 / +39 0564 933678.
How to get there
Casa Rossa Ximenes can be reached by car via the Padule road, near Castiglione della Pescaia. By train, the nearest station is Grosseto, which is connected to the coast by local buses.
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Museo Casa Rossa Ximenes
Strada Provinciale del Padule, 58043 Castiglione della Pescaia