Poggio in Vetrina
Summer evenings under the stars in Poggio a Caiano, featuring late-night shopping, music, and local flavors.
About Poggio in Vetrina
A showcase of summer in Poggio a Caiano
Poggio in Vetrina is the festival that has been brightening summer evenings for years in the historic center of Poggio a Caiano, a small town in the Province of Prato, Tuscany, world-renowned for its Medici Villa commissioned by Lorenzo the Magnificent. Every Thursday evening, from June 18 to July 23, 2026, local shops remain open late, and the streets and squares buzz with markets, exhibitions, performances, sporting events, and live music.
A proven formula for shopping and culture
The concept is simple and successful: turning Thursday nights into a regular appointment that invites residents and visitors to stroll through the center, shop under the stars, and enjoy dinner outdoors. The event is promoted by the Pro Loco of Poggio a Caiano together with the municipal administration, in collaboration with Confesercenti, Confcommercio, and the merchants of the Natural Shopping Center.
Exhibitions, music, and street dining
The calendar alternates between cultural moments and festive evenings. The Scuderie Medicee, located on Via Lorenzo il Magnifico, host free art exhibitions, while the town's squares—from Piazza Risorgimento to Piazza del Santissimo Rosario, and from Piazza XX Settembre to Via Cavour—become stages for concerts, local gym performances, fashion shows, community dinners, and gastronomic events.
- Inauguration of an art exhibition at the Scuderie Medicee
- Regional selections for Miss Italia and fashion shows
- Musical evenings and cover band concerts in the square
- Street dining and exclusive outdoor dinners
- Sports demonstrations and local association initiatives
More than just Thursdays: The Rioni Tournament
Adding to the festival's charm is the Rioni Tournament, which enlivens the Martini sports field with challenges between the town's districts: darts, volleyball and five-a-side football tournaments, as well as running, fishing, and cycling races. It is a way to involve the entire community and strengthen the sense of belonging among the various districts of Poggio a Caiano.
A widespread summer in the heart of Medici Tuscany
Poggio in Vetrina is part of a broader summer program that the Municipality dedicates to culture, music, cinema, and shopping. Visiting Poggio a Caiano during these evenings means combining the discovery of one of the most evocative places in Medici Tuscany with the pleasure of a festive evening in town, complete with a good dinner, some shopping, and plenty of music.
Poggio in Vetrina — edition 2026
The 2026 program of Poggio in Vetrina unfolds throughout the summer evenings, from June 18 to July 23, with the center's shops open every Thursday starting at 8:00 PM. Alongside evening shopping, the squares host exhibitions, concerts, performances, and gastronomic moments, while the Rioni Tournament involves the town's districts at the Martini sports field.
The event is organized by the Pro Loco of Poggio a Caiano with the support of the municipal administration and the collaboration of Confesercenti and Confcommercio.
Programme Poggio in Vetrina 2026
Thursday, June 18
- 6:00 PM — Inauguration of the exhibition "Pensieri, emozioni, visioni" by Patrizia Bogani at the Scuderie Medicee (free admission, open until June 30)
- Start of the Rioni Tournament at the Martini sports field
Friday, June 19
- Regional selections for Miss Italia in Piazza Risorgimento
- Fashion show for children
Thursday, June 25
- 8:00 PM — Musical evening in Piazza del Santissimo Rosario
Thursday, July 2
- Performances by local gyms on Via Garibaldi
- 8:00 PM — Street dinner on Via Cavour
Thursday, July 9
- 8:00 PM — "Ambra Night" in Piazza del Santissimo Rosario with a food stand organized by Osteria dell'Ambra and local associations
Thursday, July 16
- 8:00 PM — Outdoor dinner in Piazza XX Settembre (max 120 seats, mandatory booking)
Thursday, July 23
- 9:00 PM — Evening with cover bands dedicated to Ligabue and the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Piazza Risorgimento
Rioni Tournament (June 18 – July 15)
- Darts, demonstration volleyball and five-a-side football matches at the Martini sports field
- Running race (July 2), fishing competition (July 4), and cycling race (July 14)
Family Cinema
Screenings for families in July (program to be defined).
Highlights Poggio in Vetrina 2026
Prices Poggio in Vetrina 2026
Practical information — Poggio in Vetrina
When
Every Thursday evening from June 18 to July 23, 2026, with shops open from 8:00 PM. Some cultural events (such as the exhibitions at the Scuderie Medicee) also take place on other days.
Where
Historic center of Poggio a Caiano (PO): Piazza Risorgimento, Piazza del Santissimo Rosario, Piazza XX Settembre, Via Garibaldi, Via Cavour, and Scuderie Medicee (Via Lorenzo il Magnifico).
How to get there
By car: Poggio a Caiano is easily reached from Prato and Florence, near the Prato Ovest motorway exit (A11). By train: Prato or Florence station, followed by a local bus connection. Traffic changes in the center are expected during the event evenings.
Costs
Admission to the event is free. Some dinners and initiatives require mandatory booking (limited spots). For information: Pro Loco of Poggio a Caiano, tel. +39 055 8798779, [email protected].
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