Notti d'Ambra
Summer Tuesday nights in the village of Ambra, featuring music, entertainment, and local flavors
About Notti d'Ambra
Notti d'Ambra: Summer Tuesdays in Valdambra
In the heart of eastern Tuscany, Notti d'Ambra has become the signature summer event in Ambra, a bustling hamlet in the municipality of Bucine, in the province of Arezzo. Every Tuesday night, the village turns into a vast, open-air stage: medieval alleys, squares, and main streets fill with music, lights, culinary aromas, and people of all ages. It is a well-established format that, year after year, draws visitors from across the Valdambra and Valdarno areas.
A festival spread across the village squares
The secret to Notti d'Ambra is its "thematic squares" formula: the village is divided into distinct areas, each with its own character. One square is dedicated to live music and DJ sets, a meeting point for those who love concerts and high energy late into the night; another area is reserved for children's shows and families, with entertainment designed for the little ones; a youth space completes the scene with social opportunities. The common thread is the art exhibitions scattered throughout the most characteristic alleys and corners, turning a simple evening into an immersive cultural journey.
The flavors of Valdambra
The gastronomic aspect is a key reason for the event's success: numerous food stalls (about fifteen in recent editions) are set up along the village streets, offering street food and local specialties, ranging from traditional peasant dishes to products from local farms. Shops and restaurants remain open all evening, contributing to that authentic village festival atmosphere that sets Notti d'Ambra apart from a typical summer event.
A local event
Notti d'Ambra is organized by the Pro Loco Ambra with the collaboration of local associations and volunteers, and it is now a permanent fixture in the summer calendar of the Tuscany region near Arezzo. Admission is free for all evenings, confirming the popular and inclusive nature of the festival: an opportunity to discover an authentic Valdambra village far from mass tourism circuits, experiencing the Tuscan summer in the most genuine way.
Notti d'Ambra — edition 2026
For summer 2026, Notti d'Ambra returns to Ambra (Bucine, Arezzo) for its eleventh consecutive edition: six evenings, every Tuesday from June 30 to August 4, 2026. The event confirms the diffuse format that has ensured its success, with two squares operating simultaneously and thematic spaces dedicated to live music and DJ sets, family and children's entertainment, and social activities for young people. Along the village streets, art exhibitions and numerous food stalls offer street food and typical Valdambra products. Admission is free for all evenings.
Programme Notti d'Ambra 2026
The 2026 calendar features six evenings, every Tuesday from June 30 to August 4, confirming the two-square simultaneous formula:
- Music Square — live concerts and DJ sets
- Family Area — shows and entertainment for children
- Youth Space — activities and social opportunities for young people
The evenings are complemented by art exhibitions scattered throughout the alleys and squares, and about fifteen food stalls with street food and local specialties. The festival is also covered by Radio Emme.
The detailed program with artists and times for each evening is announced by Pro Loco Ambra in the weeks leading up to the start: we recommend checking the website prolocoambra.com and the Facebook page "Proloco Ambra" for the complete updated schedule.
Highlights Notti d'Ambra 2026
Eleventh consecutive edition. Two-square simultaneous formula: live music and DJ sets, family area, youth space. Scattered art exhibitions and about fifteen food stalls with street food. Six evenings, every Tuesday from June 30 to August 4, 2026. Free admission.
Prices Notti d'Ambra 2026
Practical information — Notti d'Ambra
When
Every Tuesday night in summer, starting from the end of June. Evenings generally begin in the late afternoon/evening (when stalls open) and continue with concerts and shows until late at night.
Where
Village of Ambra, hamlet of Bucine (AR), in the streets and squares of the center. The festival headquarters is the Pro Loco Ambra at Via Trieste 99.
How to get there
By car: take the Valdarno exit on the A1 motorway, then follow signs for Bucine/Ambra; alternatively, take the SR69 regional road of the Valdarno. The nearest train station is Bucine on the Florence-Rome line, from which you can continue to Ambra.
Admission
Free for all evenings.
Information
Pro Loco Ambra — email [email protected], Facebook page "Proloco Ambra".
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Where does it take place — Notti d'Ambra
Borgo di Ambra
Via Trieste 99, 52020 Ambra