Tuscan Musical Landscapes
Grand classical music amidst the hills of the Val d'Orcia
About Tuscan Musical Landscapes
A festival in the heart of the Val d'Orcia
Tuscan Musical Landscapes is one of Tuscany's most enchanting classical music festivals. Founded in 2014 in San Quirico d'Orcia, in the province of Siena, it was born from the vision of a group of enthusiasts. The festival has chosen the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of the Val d'Orcia as its backdrop, where grand music engages in a dialogue with the medieval villages, cypress trees, and rolling hills that have made this corner of Tuscany world-famous.
A widespread concert season
What began as a summer festival concentrated in August has evolved, starting in 2025, into a true annual concert season spanning from spring to December. Concerts are held in remarkably evocative locations within the municipality of San Quirico d'Orcia and its surroundings: the Horti Leonini, a 16th-century Italian garden; the Collegiate Church; the Nilde Iotti Gardens; the Vitaleta Chapel; the thermal village of Bagno Vignoni; and the Palazzo Chigi Teatrino.
Artists and programming
Every year, the festival hosts internationally renowned soloists, ensembles, and orchestras, alternating between great chamber repertoire, Baroque music, opera, and sacred music. Recent editions have featured the Orchestra della Toscana (ORT), groups from numerous European and international countries, and projects dedicated to Mozart and the Baroque era. The artistic direction is entrusted to Eleonora Contucci, a conservatory professor and a key figure in the classical music scene of the Siena region.
Music and territory
One of the hallmarks of Tuscan Musical Landscapes is its deep connection to the land: concerts are often accompanied by tastings of wines and traditional Tuscan food products, particularly those from the Val d'Orcia. Listening to music thus becomes a complete experience, uniting art, landscape, and flavor in a single day.
Why attend
- Concerts in unique UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Val d'Orcia
- World-class performers and special projects each season
- A widespread format that accompanies visitors from spring to December
- The encounter between great music, medieval villages, and traditional Tuscan gastronomy
Attending Tuscan Musical Landscapes means discovering the most authentic side of Tuscany through music, in one of Italy's most beloved regions.
Tuscan Musical Landscapes — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 13th edition of Tuscan Musical Landscapes confirms the annual concert season format, with events distributed from April to December 2026. The main concerts are concentrated between May 16 and December 21, with notable dates in July, August, September, and October.
Among the announced events, the Orchestra della Toscana (ORT) will perform at the Horti Leonini on July 10, with chamber concerts in Bagno Vignoni and the Collegiate Church, in addition to the traditional Christmas concert on December 21. Venues range from the Horti Leonini to the Vitaleta Chapel, and from the Nilde Iotti Gardens to the Palazzo Chigi Teatrino.
Programme Tuscan Musical Landscapes 2026
Season from April to December 2026. Main dates announced: May 16-17, July 10 (ORT at the Horti Leonini), July 24 (Bagno Vignoni), August 2 and 9, concerts from August 18 to 28, September 7, October 16-23-30, and December 21 (Christmas concert). Venues: Horti Leonini, Collegiate Church, Nilde Iotti Gardens, Vitaleta Chapel, Bagno Vignoni, Palazzo Chigi Teatrino.
Highlights Tuscan Musical Landscapes 2026
- 13th edition, artistic direction by Eleonora Contucci
- Orchestra della Toscana (ORT) at the Horti Leonini (July 10)
- Christmas concert on December 21
- Projects dedicated to the Baroque era and chamber repertoire
Prices Tuscan Musical Landscapes 2026
Practical information — Tuscan Musical Landscapes
Getting there
San Quirico d'Orcia can be reached by car via the SS2 Cassia road; the nearest train stations are Chiusi-Chianciano-Chianciano Terme and Buonconvento, which are connected by local buses. The main airports are Florence and Rome.
Tickets
Concert tickets start from 15 euros (reduced price for under-25s: 10 euros); season passes and August passes are available. Special events have varying costs. The Christmas concert on December 21 is generally free of charge.
Information
Visit the San Quirico d'Orcia Tourist Office or the official festival website for the updated program and ticket purchases.
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Horti Leonini