Summer 2026 in Castiglione della Pescaia comes alive with a packed programme of events combining music, cinema and literature across four high-quality festivals:
Musica di Mare
Festa del Cinema di Mare
PopCast – Castiglione Sound Festival
Castiglione Racconta.

Star guests, exclusive events and a unique atmosphere in the area’s most picturesque locations.

The star of the music scene will be Musica di Mare, which will bring highly acclaimed artists such as Danilo Rea and Stefano Fresi to the stage, culminating in an international event featuring Maestro Placido Domingo.

28 giugno ore 18.30 - Castiglione delle Pescaia: Danilo Rea e Flavio Boltro

12 luglio ore 19.00 - Punta Ala : Stefano Fresi

27 agosto ore 19.00 - Castiglione delle Pescaia: il maestro Placido Domingo

Cinema will take centre stage at the Festa del Cinema di Mare, directed by filmmaker Giovanni Veronesi, who will once again bring distinguished guests and opportunities for interaction to Castiglione della Pescaia this year, fostering an ongoing dialogue between the audience and the stars of the silver screen.

There will also be plenty of space for contemporary music with PopCast – Castiglione Sound Festival, which will bring the squares to life with concerts by Angelica Bove and Quartiere Coffee, concluding with an evocative event on the beach at sunset featuring Daniele Silvestri.

An absolute new feature for summer 2026 is Castiglione Racconta, the literary festival curated by journalist Pierfrancesco De Robertis. Against the backdrop of Piazza Orto del Lilli, a series of talks and discussions will take place with leading authors from the national scene, offering the public opportunities for in-depth exploration and exchange.