White Night of Sport
A night of sports, motors, and live music in the heart of Pontedera
About White Night of Sport
A night of widespread sport in the heart of Pontedera
The White Night of Sport is one of the most anticipated summer events in the Municipality of Pontedera, located in the province of Pisa, in the heart of Tuscany and the Valdera region. For an entire evening, the historic city center transforms into a huge open-air arena: from the early afternoon, the squares, streets, and avenues are taken over by local sports associations, which bring the city to life with demonstrations, exhibitions, and open trials for everyone.
Eleven locations, dozens of disciplines
The format features eleven locations spread throughout the center: Piazza Martiri della Libertà, Corso Matteotti, Piazza Curtatone, Via Lotti, Piazza Cavour, Via Saffi, Via Primo Maggio, Piazza della Concordia, Piazza Belfiore, Piazza del Duomo, and Viale Italia. Each one hosts a variety of disciplines, from football to volleyball, basketball to gymnastics, skating to athletics, as well as karate, boxing, dance, rugby, and motor sports. Dozens of local sports clubs participate in the event, effectively turning the city into a true open-air sports village where families, young people, and enthusiasts can try out sports firsthand or watch performances.
Sports and motors in the city
Alongside traditional disciplines, a special role is reserved for the world of motors, a theme particularly dear to Pontedera, the iconic city of the Vespa. Viale Italia hosts the Vespa club, Moto club, Ciao club, Ape, Guzzi, and vintage cars, with a circuit dedicated to mini Vespas for the little ones. There is no shortage of tournaments and acrobatic shows, such as the "Piero can't jump" basketball tournament and freestyle sports performances in Piazza del Duomo.
Live music until late at night
From 8:30 PM, the White Night changes its face and makes room for live music, with multiple stages active simultaneously in different squares. The party continues until the early hours of the morning, accompanied by concerts, tribute bands, and DJ sets, in a festive atmosphere that involves the entire community.
A celebration for the city and local commerce
Organized by the Municipality of Pontedera in collaboration with Confesercenti Pontedera, the White Night of Sport also represents an important opportunity for the city's economic fabric: shops, bars, and restaurants stay open late, welcoming the thousands of people who fill the center. A free event that combines the promotion of sport, the enhancement of the Valdera territory, and entertainment for all ages.
White Night of Sport — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the White Night of Sport animated the center of Pontedera on Saturday, June 13, confirming the success of the event organized by the Municipality with Confesercenti Pontedera. From the afternoon, eleven locations hosted dozens of sports associations with demonstrations of basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, skating, karate, boxing, dance, athletics, and motor sports, in addition to the "Piero can't jump" basketball tournament and freestyle shows in Piazza del Duomo. From the evening, the city turned into a large open-air dance floor with live music in multiple squares, until the early hours of the morning.
Programme White Night of Sport 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Sports activities — from 5:00 PM
- Eleven locations in the center: Piazza Martiri della Libertà, Corso Matteotti, Piazza Curtatone, Via Lotti, Piazza Cavour, Via Saffi, Via Primo Maggio, Piazza della Concordia, Piazza Belfiore, Piazza del Duomo, and Viale Italia
- Disciplines: football, volleyball, basketball, skating, gymnastics, karate, boxing, dance, athletics, rugby, and motors
- "Piero can't jump" basketball tournament (10th edition) and freestyle sports performances by the Da Move team in Piazza del Duomo
- Viale Italia: Vespa club, Moto club, Ciao club, Ape, Guzzi, vintage cars, and a circuit for mini Vespas
Live music — from 8:30 PM
- Piazza Martiri della Libertà: live show by Uragano 90, followed by Cristiano Malgioglio (main guest, around 10:30 PM) and then a DJ set
- Piazza Curtatone (from 9:00 PM): Silvia Spagnoli with DJ Hico
- Viale Italia (from 9:00 PM): tribute band Pensiero Nomade
- Appearance by comedian Lolli during the evening
The evening continued until approximately 1:30 AM, with a free shuttle service running until 3:00 AM.
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Practical information — White Night of Sport
How to get there
Pontedera is located in the province of Pisa, along the SGC FI-PI-LI highway (Pontedera exit). The Pontedera-Casciana Terme train station is on the Florence-Pisa line, just a few minutes' walk from the historic center.
Where it takes place
The event covers the entire historic center of Pontedera, with eleven locations including Piazza Martiri della Libertà, Corso Matteotti, Piazza Curtatone, Piazza del Duomo, and Viale Italia.
Costs and times
Admission is free. Sports activities begin in the afternoon (from 5:00 PM), while live music starts at 8:30 PM and continues until late at night.
Practical tips
During the evening, traffic and parking restrictions are in place in the center: it is recommended to park in peripheral areas and reach the center on foot or via dedicated shuttles. The sale and serving of drinks in glass containers is prohibited.
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Where does it take place — White Night of Sport
Centro storico di Pontedera
Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 56025 Pontedera