Notte Bianca of Colle di Val d'Elsa
The night that kicks off summer in the heart of the Valdelsa, featuring music, lights, and late-night shopping.
About Notte Bianca of Colle
A night of lights and celebration in the Valdelsa
The Notte Bianca of Colle di Val d'Elsa is the event that marks the beginning of summer in this corner of the province of Siena, in the heart of the Tuscan Valdelsa. For one night, the lower part of the city and its center transform into a large open-air stage: Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio and the surrounding streets fill with lights, sounds, and people, with shops and restaurants staying open late into the night.
What to expect
The formula for the Colle Notte Bianca is well-established, blending entertainment, commerce, and social life. Along the squares and streets of the center, you will find:
- Live music and DJ sets scattered throughout the city
- Shows and street performers, with entertainment suitable for both adults and children
- Markets featuring local products and handicrafts
- Aperitifs and dinners offered by the bars and restaurants in the center
- Children's entertainment and areas dedicated to families
- Shops open until midnight for evening shopping
Among the highlights of the event is the local basketball tournament, the Colle Crystal League, which brings sports to the squares of the City of Crystal.
A celebration for the City of Crystal
Colle di Val d'Elsa is known throughout Tuscany as the "City of Crystal," thanks to its ancient glassmaking tradition. The Notte Bianca was born with a precise goal: to foster social gathering and breathe new life into the urban fabric, particularly the commerce in the lower part of the municipality. It has become one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Colle, drawing residents and visitors from across the Valdelsa.
To get into the spirit of the evening, many participants choose to dress in white, in true "notte bianca" style. Admission to the entire event is free.
Notte Bianca of Colle — edition 2026
The 2026 Notte Bianca returns to enliven the lower part of Colle di Val d'Elsa on Friday, June 26, with a program running from late afternoon until midnight. As per tradition, Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio and the streets of the center will be filled with music, shows, markets, and activities for all ages, with shops open for evening shopping.
The detailed program with artists, times, and stages is usually released in the weeks leading up to the event by the Municipality of Colle di Val d'Elsa and local associations.
Programme Notte Bianca of Colle 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition (artists, times, and stages) will be announced by the Municipality of Colle di Val d'Elsa in the weeks preceding the event.
Based on previous editions, the evening will take place across the central squares with:
- live music and DJ sets spread throughout the city;
- shows and street performers with entertainment for adults and children;
- the local basketball tournament Colle Crystal League;
- markets with local products and handicrafts;
- aperitifs and dinners in the bars of the center;
- shops open until midnight.
Highlights Notte Bianca of Colle 2026
- Opening night of the Colle summer, from 4:00 PM to midnight
- Live music and DJ sets in the central squares
- Colle Crystal League basketball tournament
- Shops open late into the night and markets
Prices Notte Bianca of Colle 2026
Practical information — Notte Bianca of Colle
When
The Notte Bianca is usually held at the end of June, from late afternoon until midnight. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Friday, June 26, from 4:00 PM to midnight.
Where
Piazza Arnolfo di Cambio and the streets of the center, in the lower part of Colle di Val d'Elsa (SI). Other locations involved include Piazza Bartolomeo Scala, Piazza Unità dei Popoli, and Piazza Sant'Agostino.
How to get there
By car, Colle di Val d'Elsa can be reached via the Florence-Siena highway (exits Colle Val d'Elsa North or South). By train, the reference station is Poggibonsi-San Gimignano, which is connected to the city by bus. During the evening, it is advisable to park in the areas outside the center and reach the squares on foot.
Costs
Free admission to the entire event.
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Where does it take place — Notte Bianca of Colle
Centro storico e parte bassa di Colle di Val d'Elsa