Scorri...Bande
Street bands transform Follonica into an open-air stage
About Scorri...Bande
Scorri...Bande, the preview of the Grey Cat Jazz Festival
Scorri...Bande is the street music festival that opens the season for the Grey Cat Jazz Festival, Maremma's historic jazz event, in the heart of Follonica, in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany. For two days, the city center becomes a massive open-air stage: street bands parade through pedestrian streets and squares, drawing in passersby, families, and tourists in a contagious festive atmosphere.
A traveling festival for the whole city
The concept behind Scorri...Bande is simple yet effective: take music out of traditional venues and let it literally flow through the streets. The bands start at Piazza Sivieri and animate the pedestrian center, from Via Roma to the seafront, alternating between traveling concerts and show-stopping moments. Dancers, colorful costumes, choreography, and improvisation make every edition a unique experience suitable for audiences of all ages.
The featured bands of the 2026 edition
The 2026 edition, a preview of the 46th Grey Cat Festival, brought three major acts to Follonica. Saturday featured the Badabimbum Band, with a fresh, ironic, and fun show blending jazz, dixieland, funk, and folk marches. Sunday saw the historic Arcidosso Street Band—a Maremma-based group with 19th-century roots now updated with electronic instruments and a contemporary repertoire—and the Zastava Orkestar, which fuses music, theater, and juggling, drawing from Balkan and Romani traditions.
A local project
The event is promoted by the Municipality of Follonica under the artistic direction of Stefano Cantini, in collaboration with the Music Pool Association, a key reference point for jazz and live music in Tuscany. Scorri...Bande is not just a musical event; it is also a way to showcase Follonica's historic center and celebrate the start of the Maremma summer, building anticipation for the main Grey Cat Jazz Festival program in the following months.
Why you should attend
- Completely free admission to all performances.
- Festive, family-friendly atmosphere along the pedestrian center.
- Italian and international street bands playing jazz, funk, brass, and world music.
- A perfect opportunity to discover Follonica and its gulf at the start of the warm season.
Scorri...Bande — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Scorri...Bande kicked off the Grey Cat Jazz Festival season in Follonica over the weekend of May 23-24. On Saturday, May 23, the city center welcomed the Badabimbum Band, with their fresh and ironic show mixing jazz, dixieland, and funk. On Sunday, May 24, the historic Arcidosso Street Band from Maremma and the Zastava Orkestar, which blends music, theater, and Balkan-style juggling, took turns performing. All shows were free and started from Piazza Sivieri, animating the pedestrian streets of the center.
Programme Scorri...Bande 2026
Saturday, May 23 (from 5:00 PM, Piazza Sivieri and center): Badabimbum Band, traveling show featuring jazz, dixieland, funk, and folk marches.
Sunday, May 24 (from 5:00 PM, Piazza Sivieri and center): Arcidosso Street Band and Zastava Orkestar, in traveling concerts along the streets of the center.
Highlights Scorri...Bande 2026
- Badabimbum Band: jazz, dixieland, and funk with an ironic and fun twist.
- Arcidosso Street Band: historic Maremma band updated with electronic instruments.
- Zastava Orkestar: music, theater, and juggling based on Balkan and Romani traditions.
Prices Scorri...Bande 2026
Practical information — Scorri...Bande
How to get there
Follonica is easily accessible by train (Follonica station on the Rome-Pisa-Genoa line) and by car via the SS1 Aurelia road. The nearest airports are Pisa and Florence.
Where it takes place
Performances start at Piazza Sivieri and wind through the pedestrian streets of the city center, leading to the seafront.
Times and admission
The events take place in the late afternoon, generally starting at 5:00 PM. Admission is free.
Information
For the updated program, we recommend visiting the Music Pool Association website or contacting the Follonica IAT tourist office.
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Where does it take place — Scorri...Bande
Centro città di Follonica
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 58022 Follonica