Settimana Foianese
Knowledge and Flavors: the great community festival of Foiano della Chiana
About Settimana Foianese
The festival that closes the Foiano summer
In the heart of the Valdichiana, halfway between Arezzo and Cortona, the town of Foiano della Chiana celebrates its Settimana Foianese every September, also known as Saperi e Sapori. It is an event deeply rooted in the history and identity of the community: for seven days, the squares of the historic center fill with evening activities ranging from culture and gastronomy to music, sports, and entertainment. More than just a festival, it is the great town celebration that ideally concludes the long summer season of the EstArte calendar.
A community tradition
The Settimana Foianese is organized by the Pro Loco of Foiano della Chiana in collaboration with the local municipality and numerous regional associations. Over the years, it has become a true symbol of social life and local promotion: every evening features a different appointment designed for diverse audiences, from children to history buffs, from young people to lovers of fine dining. The strength of the event lies in this interweaving of generations and languages, making the entire citizenry feel part of a single celebration.
What to expect
- Solemn opening with the procession of the Holy Crucifix and the opening of the Porta Cortonese, one of the town's historic gates.
- Exhibitions of vintage cars and motorcycles, markets, and the traditional culinary competition between the mayors of the Valdichiana.
- Literary meetings, book presentations, and art, photography, and painting exhibitions.
- Evenings of live music, with space dedicated to emerging bands and DJ sets for younger crowds.
- Street food featuring traditional Valdichiana dishes and tastings of Tuscan wines and cigars.
- A day entirely dedicated to sports, along with comedy and theatrical performances.
Foiano and its identity
Foiano della Chiana is famous throughout Italy for its Carnival, considered one of the oldest in the country. The Settimana Foianese represents the other great collective celebration of the year: if the Carnival tells the story of the creativity and rivalry of the town's districts, the September week tells the story of the conviviality, cuisine, and daily traditions of a community in rural Tuscany. For those visiting the Valdichiana during this period, it is the perfect opportunity to discover an authentic town, far from the main tourist flows but rich in history and flavors.
Settimana Foianese — edition 2026
The Settimana Foianese 2026 will be held from September 13 to 20 and will close the long summer calendar EstArte 2026, which has enlivened Foiano della Chiana and the hamlet of Pozzo della Chiana with music, theater, cinema, gastronomy, and moments of conviviality from June to September.
The event, organized by the Pro Loco of Foiano della Chiana together with the Municipality and local associations, will confirm its traditional structure: solemn opening, cultural and musical evenings, gastronomic appointments with the flavors of the Valdichiana, and a day dedicated to sports.
The detailed program, including artists, shows, and times, will be announced by the organizers in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Settimana Foianese 2026
The detailed program for the Settimana Foianese 2026 (artists, shows, times, and locations) has not yet been published: it will be announced by the Pro Loco of Foiano della Chiana in the weeks preceding the event.
Based on recent editions, the week usually offers:
- Opening with the procession of the Holy Crucifix and the opening of the Porta Cortonese, exhibitions of vintage cars and motorcycles, markets, and the culinary competition between the mayors of the Valdichiana.
- Evenings of literary meetings, art, photography, and painting exhibitions.
- Tastings of Tuscan wines and cigars with live music.
- An evening dedicated to young people, with emerging bands and DJ sets in the square.
- A sports day with tournaments and activities, street food with typical Valdichiana dishes, and evening shows.
- Closing with an ecological walk and a theatrical performance.
Highlights Settimana Foianese 2026
Final event of the EstArte 2026 calendar. A week of celebration in the historic squares with the traditional opening of the Porta Cortonese, the culinary competition between mayors, musical evenings, and Valdichiana gastronomic events.
Prices Settimana Foianese 2026
Practical information — Settimana Foianese
How to get there
Foiano della Chiana is located in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany. By car, it can be reached via the A1 motorway (Valdichiana-Bettolle-Sinalunga exit), just a few kilometers from the toll booth. The reference railway station is Arezzo, which is then connected to the town by bus or car.
When
The event takes place in September in the squares of the historic center. Events are mainly held in the evening, with some daytime appointments on the weekend.
Admission
Most events in the squares have free admission. For some tastings, dinners, and gastronomic events, contributions or reservations may be required.
Information
Pro Loco Foiano della Chiana, tel. +39 0575 643244.
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Where does it take place — Settimana Foianese
Centro storico di Foiano della Chiana