Summer Solstice Festival

The festival that welcomes summer in Maremma

As the days reach their maximum length, Magliano in Toscana celebrates the summer solstice with a local festival that brings the historic center to life for an entire weekend. The Summer Solstice Festival, organized by the Pro Loco of Magliano in Toscana, is one of the most anticipated events in the municipal summer calendar, right in the heart of the Grosseto Maremma.

The event transforms the alleys, squares, and walkways of the walled village into a sprawling stage featuring live music, entertainment for all ages, street performers, and, above all, the unmissable food stalls where you can savor traditional Maremma dishes. Admission is free, in the convivial spirit typical of Italian village festivals.

A medieval village between Etruscans, Aldobrandeschi, and Siena

The setting alone is worth the trip. Magliano in Toscana is a jewel perched on a hill cultivated with vineyards and olive groves, in the heart of the Maremma in the province of Grosseto. The village preserves a splendid city wall built between the 13th and 15th centuries, with its historic gates: Porta San Giovanni, Porta San Martino, and Porta Nuova.

The town's history is rooted in the Etruscan period—the ancient Roman municipality of Heba once stood here—before passing under the rule of the Aldobrandeschi counts and, finally, the Republic of Siena, which fortified the walls, giving them their current appearance. Celebrating the solstice among these stone alleys means immersing yourself in centuries of Tuscan history.

What to expect

• Food stalls with Maremma culinary specialties
• Live music and entertainment along the streets of the historic center
• Street performers throughout the squares and alleys of the walled village
• Side events designed for families and children, including nature walks linked to the traditions of Saint John

The Summer Solstice Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover Magliano in Toscana at its most vibrant time of year, combining the beauty of a medieval village with the authenticity of Tuscan folk festivals.