Third weekend of April 2026 in Tuscany: festivals, food fairs and

Third weekend of April 2026: events across Tuscany

With spring in full swing, the third weekend of April 2026 (April 18–19) features a wide range of events across Tuscany: traditional festivals, food-focused gatherings and markets—perfect for enjoying local flavors and outdoor activities.

Main events

• Fish Festival – Massaciuccoli (LU)
  

  Historic lakeside festival celebrating freshwater and seafood dishes. Food stands, live music, evening DJ sets, guided tours and boat excursions make this a complete leisure experience.

• Fried Food, Tortello and Grilled Meat Festival – Scarperia (FI)
  

  Held at the MCL club, this event highlights Tuscan fried specialties, handmade Mugello potato tortelli and grilled meats. Stands open for lunch and dinner. Showing the festival receipt grants reduced entry to the Palazzo dei Vicari and the Knife Museum.

• Schiacciata and Tortello Festival – Villa Medicea di Pratolino, Vaglia (FI)
  

  Runs across four weekends in April and May with stuffed schiacciata, Mugello tortelli and continuous kitchen service. Family area and sunset aperitifs available. Info and bookings: 392 6812001.

• Truffle Specialties Festival – Sieci, Pontassieve (FI)
  

  Menu focused on truffle dishes: tagliolini, tortelli, white lasagna, tartare and grilled options. The event supports social services; reservations required: 334 6648688 (17:00–19:00).

• Hunter’s Lunch – Cellai, Rignano sull’Arno (FI) – Preview
  

  Traditional meal centered on game, with wild boar as a highlight. Scheduled for May 1; reservations required by April 28 due to limited seating.

• Spring Festival and Frittelle Fair – Castelnuovo dei Sabbioni, Cavriglia (AR)
  

  Three days of community events, markets and the local fritter fair, with activities for all ages.

• Harborea – Villa Mimbelli, Livorno
  

  Plant and garden fair featuring overseas species, floral exhibitions, workshops and talks. Paid entry.

• Marlia in Festa – Marlia, Capannori (LU)
  

  Market day with street stalls, open shops and children’s entertainment along Via Paolinelli.

• Spring Festival – Ripafratta, San Giuliano Terme (PI)
  

  Discover the village with guided walks, typical products and local seasonal dishes like asparagus and Tuscan grill specialties.

• Agliana in Pasta – Agliana (PT)
  

  Pasta festival with traditional and creative dishes, live music, DJ sets, cooking classes and family activities.

• Prato Wine Festival – Prato
  

  City wine event featuring tastings and food stalls, ideal for wine enthusiasts.

• Spring in Val d'Orcia – Castiglione d'Orcia (SI)
  

  Widespread event in the village with live music, street performances, markets and family activities.

• Sinalunga Sensoriale – Rigomagno, Sinalunga (SI)
  

  Nature walk, botanical drawing workshop and communal lunch. Reservation required.

Markets and fairs

The weekend also features numerous regional markets focused on local produce, antiques and crafts. Highlights include the European Market in Follonica (GR), L'Angolo del Collezionista in Siena, SuperKaos in Montelupo Fiorentino (FI), the Spring Fair in Ponte a Egola (PI) and the ‘Non Lo Butto’ flea market in Montespertoli (FI).

Practical tips

• Always check event times and access rules on the organiser’s channels before attending.
• Reserve in advance for dinners, limited-seating lunches and popular evening events.
• Many events include dedicated children’s areas and family-friendly activities.

For more updates and other events across Tuscany, visit the regional events portal or follow local social channels.