Utopia del Buongusto Festival
Theatre and dining under the stars in the Pisan countryside
About Utopia del Buongusto
A festival blending theatre and fine dining
The Utopia del Buongusto Festival is one of Tuscany's longest-running and most original summer events. Now in its 29th edition in 2026 (subtitled "The First International Experiment in Hedonistic Living"), the festival is conceived and directed by Andrea Kaemmerle and produced by the Guascone Teatro International Theatre Association, based in Pontedera. The formula is simple and irresistible: an original open-air theatrical performance, preceded or accompanied by a dinner featuring local delicacies, held in villages, squares, farms, parks, and secret gardens.
The Santa Luce and Pomaia stops
In the summer of 2026, the Municipality of Santa Luce, a small hillside village in the province of Pisa overlooking the Pisan Hills and near the Lake Santa Luce Oasis, hosts two evenings of the festival. The first takes place on Friday, July 24th at the Pista dei Pini in Pomaia with the show "Si fa festa - allegra umanità inobbediente" by Guascone Teatro. The second is scheduled for Friday, July 31st in Piazza del Municipio in Santa Luce with "Happy Days," written and performed by Stefano Santomauro.
A theatrical network across Tuscany
Utopia del Buongusto is not just a single-town event, but a true travelling network: from late June to late October, the festival spans dozens of evenings across five Tuscan provinces - Pisa, Lucca, Livorno, Prato, and Florence. It is considered the largest regional open-air theatre network, showcasing original productions and new companies. Each stop has its own identity, but all share a convivial spirit that places the spoken word and the pleasures of the table at the centre.
Atmosphere and audience
The evenings of Utopia del Buongusto offer an intimate, family-like atmosphere: limited seating, direct contact with the actors, authentic food, and a starry sky. It is a festival designed for those who love quality theatre without sacrificing good food, set in a natural landscape that finds its added value in the hills and the tranquillity of the village of Santa Luce.
Practical information
- Municipality: Santa Luce (Province of Pisa, Tuscany)
- 2026 Venues: Pista dei Pini in Pomaia (July 24) and Piazza del Municipio (July 31)
- Artistic Direction: Andrea Kaemmerle - Guascone Teatro
- Festival period: From late June to late October throughout Tuscany
Utopia del Buongusto — edition 2026
2026 Edition - 29th Act
The 29th edition of the Utopia del Buongusto Festival takes place from late June to late October 2026 across five Tuscan provinces. In Santa Luce, two events are scheduled: July 24th at the Pista dei Pini in Pomaia with the show "Si fa festa - allegra umanità inobbediente" by Guascone Teatro, and July 31st in Piazza del Municipio with "Happy Days" by and with Stefano Santomauro. Both evenings follow the festival's signature theatre-plus-dinner formula, under the artistic direction of Andrea Kaemmerle.
Programme Utopia del Buongusto 2026
- Friday, July 24th - Pista dei Pini, Pomaia: "Si fa festa - allegra umanità inobbediente" (Guascone Teatro)
- Friday, July 31st - Piazza del Municipio, Santa Luce: "Happy Days" by and with Stefano Santomauro
Highlights Utopia del Buongusto 2026
Prices Utopia del Buongusto 2026
Practical information — Utopia del Buongusto
How to get there
Santa Luce can be reached by car via the SS206 Emilia-Pisa-Livorno road; the hamlet of Pomaia, where the Pista dei Pini is located, is just a few kilometres from the main town. The nearest train stations are Cecina or Pisa Centrale, with onward travel by car. The reference airport is Galileo Galilei in Pisa.
Tickets and reservations
Festival performances generally require an entry ticket (around 8 euros, excluding special events); dinners are optional and must be booked in advance. For the Santa Luce dates, it is recommended to check details and times with the Municipality or Guascone Teatro (tel. +39 328 0625881, [email protected]).
Tips
We recommend booking your dinner at least one day in advance and bringing clothing suitable for summer evenings outdoors.
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Where does it take place — Utopia del Buongusto
Pista dei Pini di Pomaia / Piazza del Municipio