Summer is the season when Volterra explodes with all its possibilities. Events multiply and follow one another nonstop, and every evening the historic center fills with a festive crowd looking for fun. Bars and restaurants open their terraces, offering enchanting nighttime views, inviting you to sip drinks and aperitifs in the open air.
INTERNATIONAL ROMAN THEATRE FESTIVAL
It's a rare opportunity to see the Roman Theater illuminated; the ruins, along with the surrounding walls, shine for an entire month during the International Roman Theater Festival. A thousand colors, a consolidated presence in our region, which annually organizes a rich program of theater and dance events. On this occasion, the Roman Theater opens its doors to the public, offering exclusive access to the stalls, which are usually closed even to the regular paid tour. Seeing a performance inside an ancient theater is a thrill everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime!
RETURN TO THE PAST
Volterra, thanks to its historic center, is the perfect setting for medieval historical reenactments. These events take place more or less year-round, but since they are outdoor events, they are mostly concentrated in late spring and summer. Often, Volterrans actively participate in these historical reenactments, taking part in the festival setup, the decorations, and even appearing as extras. Selecting the most interesting reenactments is complex; they all have their own unique characteristics.
VOLTERRA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Summer is also a time for music, when Volterra suddenly comes alive to welcome the Volterra Jazz season. International artists mingle with local and cosmopolitan audiences for a boundless success that each year further consolidates this refined lounge vibe in the town's hamlets and the main squares of the historic center.
SHOPPING UNDER THE STARS
Thursdays in July set the mood and fuel the right anticipation for the Midsummer White Night, the pinnacle of street life. These powerful midweek events bring the city center streets to life until midnight with cultural, musical, and gastronomic events, as well as the compulsive shopping from which it poetically takes its name. Nighttime shopping and strolls can thus become even more enjoyable, offering a joyful gathering for residents and tourists. There's no shortage of initiatives aimed at exploring the city's most significant sites.
WALKING THROUGH MUSEUMS
Volterra is one of the least expensive art cities in Tuscany, considering not only hotel rates but also transportation costs and entrance fees to the main attractions. There are plenty of tips to save even more, and with a few small adjustments, you can make your holiday even more enjoyable. low cost Just enough to avoid having to return home poor—and we say this especially to large families! We feel compelled to say this: rely on the Volterra Card and the Volterra Mini Card; they are your best allies for fully understanding the city's history.
WHITE NIGHT
A highly anticipated event featuring a series of entertainment, leisure, cultural insights, and reflections, designed to appeal to a wide audience of all ages. However, it's the nightlife crowd and nightlife lovers who truly understand the event's true meaning of freedom and release. The evening begins with themed dinners and aperitifs offered by bars and restaurants, and then continues to the soundtrack of the diverse music program in the city center's main squares and streets, which for one evening transform into open-air discos until late at night.
AN APERITIF UP
The aperitivo is a social phenomenon that has grown in importance over the past few years, becoming an indispensable ritual for many, a chance to enjoy a quiet chat or catch your breath and relax at the end of a long day. In Volterra's historic center, aperitivo is served from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, with the after-dinner drinks season starting at 11:00 PM. Take our advice, extend your vacation and mingle with the locals; it's a rewarding experience that allows you to fully experience the city's spirit.
THE PLEASURE OF VOLTERRAGUSTO
If food is the driving force behind your journey, Volterra should be on your itinerary. Volterra's cuisine is an unmistakable explosion of flavors and aromas, a gastronomy that speaks of ancient flavors, authentic products, and simple foods. Treat yourself to the opportunity to discover, and above all, taste, the rich gastronomic offering amidst some of its most evocative views. Volterra once again showcases all its local excellences, celebrating with greater emphasis one of the region's most coveted products: the black truffle.
THE RED NIGHT
Volterra is synonymous with culture; it's a beautiful city of art, and it remains so every day of the year. Cultural tourism, however, remains a niche, and not everyone enjoys visiting museums. However, the Red Night offers a compromise, offering a different perspective on the entire historic center with impeccable structural lighting. Red dominates, illuminating historic buildings, shops, museums, and alleyways, complementing numerous musical concerts. For the occasion, secret gardens, private rooms, historic shops, and normally closed churches are opened free of charge. Perhaps this makes visiting towers and contemporary exhibitions easier and less staid, with a cocktail or gelato in hand amidst the hustle and bustle of the nightlife.
LANDS OF VOLTERRANO
The days are getting longer, and a fantastic opportunity to explore nature and the surrounding area is through trekking, hiking, and horseback riding of varying lengths along the trails of Volterra and the Val di Cecina. Hiking routes vary based on length and ability, and there are numerous opportunities to add an extra day to your itinerary. It's not just walking and horseback riding; our dirt roads are also popular with those who enjoy traveling on pedal-assisted bicycles and the red Vespa, a symbol of Tuscan tradition.
