Volterra White Night

Volterra lights up for an entire night

The Volterra White Night is one of the most anticipated summer events in this Etruscan town in the province of Pisa, Tuscany. For one evening, the entire historic center—enclosed within its double ring of Etruscan and 13th-century walls—becomes a sprawling stage: from 6:00 PM until 2:00 AM, the squares, alleys, and theater host shows, live music, exhibitions, and activities for all ages. It is the night when Volterra never sleeps, illuminated and bustling with thousands of visitors and residents.

Performances, music, and street art

The program spreads entertainment to every corner of the city. Roving music guides visitors from one square to another, with street bands, traveling orchestras, and musicians creating a continuous soundscape. The Theater hosts evening shows, while the central squares provide the backdrop for performances and street art. The streets remain lively thanks to the late-night opening of shops and artisan workshops, in a festive atmosphere that combines commerce, culture, and conviviality.

Museums open for free until midnight

The heart of the White Night is the special free opening of the civic museums, accessible with continuous hours until midnight. Highlights include:

• Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, one of the most important collections of Etruscan antiquities in Italy;
• Art Gallery and Civic Museum, with the chance to visit the restoration site of the famous Deposition by Rosso Fiorentino;
• Alabaster Ecomuseum, featuring guided tours to discover the craft of alabaster carving, an ancient art form that is a symbol of Volterra.

In addition, there are exhibitions set up at the Palazzo dei Priori, the oldest town hall in Tuscany.

An event that tells the story of Volterra

The White Night is more than just entertainment: it is a way to rediscover the identity of Volterra, an Etruscan city-state and the capital of alabaster. Walking at night between the illuminated Palazzo dei Priori, the bell tower, and the open museums means traversing millennia of history in just a few hundred meters. The event is promoted by the Municipality of Volterra in collaboration with local trade associations and the city's commercial sector, confirming a festival deeply rooted in the Pisan community.

Free admission

Participation in the White Night is free: access to the historic center, performances in the squares, and civic museums during the evening requires no ticket. A precious opportunity to experience one of Tuscany's most evocative art cities in a festive, nocturnal guise.