RockUnMonte

RockUnMonte, the indie heart of the Tuscan summer

Every July, Montespertoli, a small town in the Florentine Chianti region known for its wine and olive oil, transforms into an open-air stage. RockUnMonte is the independent music festival that has been bringing Piazza del Popolo, in the historic town center, to life since 2012 with concerts, talks, and art. In 2026, it celebrates its fourteenth edition, confirming its status as one of the most established and anticipated events of the summer in the province of Florence.

Music, culture, and social commitment

RockUnMonte is more than just a concert lineup. Its identity lies in blending the best of the Italian indie and singer-songwriter scene with a program of thematic talks on civil and social issues—from gender-based violence and inclusion to the right to health—complemented by a rich array of initiatives: street food featuring local dishes and international flavors, a creative market of artisans, designers, and illustrators, workshops, activities for families and children, and DJ sets that continue until late at night.

A growing festival

• 2026 Edition: the fourteenth since the festival's inception in 2012.
• Completely free admission, a hallmark of the event since its beginning.
• Expanded live spaces: while the heart remains Piazza del Popolo, the town center becomes a small, diffuse musical circuit.
• Spotlight on emerging talent thanks to the musical contest that opens the main stages.

Where and when

RockUnMonte takes place in Montespertoli, in the province of Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. The festival is held in mid-summer, in July, with evening concerts in Piazza del Popolo and activities spread throughout the historic center. Set against the backdrop of the Chianti hills, a short distance from Florence, Empoli, and the Valdelsa, it is the ideal destination for those looking to combine live music, good food, and a stroll through the vineyards.

Promoted by the Vitamina M association with the patronage of the Municipality of Montespertoli, RockUnMonte demonstrates how a small Tuscan town can create a high-quality, free musical event with a strong cultural and civic vocation.