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Summer activities in Chianti

8 July 2026

Be captivated by the vibrant summer in and around Greve in Chianti and make Villa Fioriamo your home base for a stay filled with markets, village festivals, and wine evenings. We have compiled a handy, non-exhaustive overview of markets, village festivals, wine evenings, and other summer activities from July to mid-September 2026. It is intended as an inspiring selection of what there is to experience in the area.

Events in and around Greve in Chianti: July to mid-September 2026

July 2026

  • Every Saturday in July, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Weekly Market Greve in Chianti, center / Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti: morning market with fresh produce, local specialties, clothing, household items, and small artisan stalls.
  • Every Sunday in July, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Weekly Market Panzano in Chianti, Panzano in Chianti: village market with local products and a good combination with a walk through the historic center.
  • July 5, 2026, morning – Mercato Aprilante, Panzano in Chianti: special first-Sunday market with local artisans, producers, vintage, books, and antiques.
  • July 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Stelle e Mercanti, Greve in Chianti: evening market with regional products, artisan stalls, food, and music.
  • July 17, 2026 – Festa di San Sigismondo, Gaiole in Chianti: patronal feast of Gaiole; local village moment with festive and religious tradition.
  • July 24, 2026, evening – Live music at Estate al Pozzo dell’Oblio, Panzano in Chianti: summer evening at the Pozzo dell’Oblio with music and informal gathering.
  • July 26, 2026, morning – Il Pagliaio, Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti: organic market with producers and seasonal products; this edition falls on the fourth Sunday of July.
  • July 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Mercato Il Pagliaio, Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti: local market with artisan products, food, and regional products.
  • July 29, 2026, evening – Music evening at Estate al Pozzo dell’Oblio, Panzano in Chianti: evening program in Panzano with live music in a village atmosphere.
  • July 30, 2026, evening – Italian Soul at Estate al Pozzo dell’Oblio, Panzano in Chianti: musical summer evening at the Pozzo dell’Oblio.
  • July 2026 – Chianti Festival in the region, Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, and Radda in Chianti: summer activities in the Chianti villages, often with music, dance, poetry, or local evenings on village squares; check the current schedule for each date.

August 2026

  • August 1–31, 2026 – Calici di Stelle, Chianti/Tuscany, with regional wine locations: wine and summer evenings centered around stargazing, tastings, and local gastronomy; check the current details for each location.
  • August 2, 2026 – L’angolo del collezionista, Gaiole in Chianti: market for antiques, mid-century modern, collectibles, and curiosities.
  • August 15, 2026 – Ferragosto dance evening, Panzano in Chianti: traditional dance evening within the summer program at the Pozzo dell’Oblio.
  • August 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Mercato Il Pagliaio: Pomarola in Piazza, Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti: market day centered around local products and the tomato tradition “pomarola”.
  • Last weekend of August – Festa del Perdono, Radda in Chianti: traditional village festival with food, music, local gatherings, and festive activities; check exact 2026 dates.
  • August 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Mercato Il Pagliaio: La Pasticceria, Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti: market edition with an emphasis on pastries, sweets, and artisan specialties.

Early September 2026 to mid-September

  • September 6, 2026 – Tango evening with Fabrizio Mocata, Panzano in Chianti: closing moment of the summer series at the Pozzo dell’Oblio, with Argentine tango.
  • September 8, 2026 – Festa dell’Esaltazione della Santa Croce, Greve in Chianti: patronal feast / religious holiday in Greve in Chianti.
  • September 10–13, 2026 – 54th Expo Chianti Classico, Piazza Matteotti, Greve in Chianti: most important wine festival of Greve with producers from the Chianti Classico area, tastings, local gastronomy, and cultural side activities.

Also worth visiting in the area

  • Panzano in Chianti: especially interesting for markets, summer evenings at the Pozzo dell’Oblio, and village activities.
  • Castellina in Chianti: look for individual summer dates with music, wine, food, walks, and family activities.
  • Radda in Chianti: interesting for village festivals such as the Festa del Perdono and local wine activities.
  • Gaiole in Chianti: look for local markets, the patronal feast of San Sigismondo, and Chianti programs.

Practical tips

  • For markets: bring cash; smaller stalls do not always accept cards.
  • For wine and village festivals: arrive on time, especially for events on or around Piazza Matteotti.
  • For regional villages: check the municipal or Pro Loco pages of Panzano, Castellina, Radda, and Gaiole shortly beforehand, as local programs are sometimes adjusted.