Scarperia Street Festival

The Scarperia Street Festival

The Scarperia Street Festival is the major town celebration that accompanies the Italian MotoGP Grand Prix weekend at the Mugello International Circuit. Born in 2026 from the experience of previous musical events linked to the MotoGP, the festival transforms the historic center of Scarperia and San Piero, in the heart of the Mugello region near Florence (Tuscany), into a widespread stage for music, entertainment, gastronomy, and a passion for motors.

When and Where

The 2026 edition took place on Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th, coinciding with the busiest week in Mugello, when the village welcomes tens of thousands of fans arriving for the races. The festival spans multiple areas of the historic center: Piazza dei Vicari, dominated by the Palazzo dei Vicari, hosts the main stage; Via Roma becomes the hub for DJ sets and motor enthusiasts; Piazza Clasio hosts the street food area; while the Public Gardens at the entrance to the town feature the artisan market.

The Program

The first evening, Friday, opens at 6:00 PM in Piazza dei Vicari with an artistic performance, followed by live music: trap vocals, rock selected by DJ Roby The Dark Lord, and a concert by the band Charms. On Saturday, the shows resume at 6:00 PM with performances by the Tinta Cubana and Loft Studio Danza dance schools, followed at 9:00 PM by the Sprint Fashion Show, a red-carpet parade in Piazza dei Vicari. The evening then heats up with DJ sets by Francesco Stelloni and Andrea Baglioni, leading to the grand finale at 11:00 PM with former MotoGP rider Marco Melandri at the console.

Motors, Street Food, and Crafts

In keeping with the spirit of the MotoGP, the festival dedicates ample space to the world of two-wheelers: along Via Roma, you will find clubs and enthusiasts, the official fan club of local rider Guido Pini, and an Aprilia driving simulator. There is no shortage of great food, with the street food area in Piazza Clasio, or shopping, thanks to the artisan market and local shops open until late.

A Local Event

The Scarperia Street Festival is organized by the Corte dei Vicari Natural Shopping Center together with Confesercenti Florence and the Municipality of Scarperia and San Piero, with the support of the Tuscany Region. It is an initiative designed to showcase the Medici village and its merchants, offering MotoGP visitors an extra reason to discover one of the most beautiful villages in Mugello, also famous for its ancient knife-making tradition.