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The magic of jazz returns from March 19 to 23 2025, for the 26th edition of the Giotto Jazz Festival, taking place in Borgo San Lorenzo and Vicchio.
The Giotto Jazz Festival has a long and well-established tradition in the Italian music scene and has become an unmissable event for jazz enthusiasts.
Each year, the festival brings world-renowned artists as well as emerging talents to the heart of Mugello, creating a unique atmosphere where music perfectly blends with the beauty of the Tuscan landscape.
Among the many internationally recognised artists that the Giotto Jazz Festival has featured over the years are Paolo Fresu, Enrico Rava, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Cassandra Wilson, and Benny Golson.
Organized by the Jazz Club of Vicchio in collaboration with Music Pool, the festival offers a rich and diverse program.
This year, the Giotto Jazz Festival will focus on female artists: the festival will open on March 19 at the Teatro Giotto in Borgo San Lorenzo with the young Frida Bollani Magoni, while Francesca Tandoi will close the festival on March 23 with a tribute to Franco Califano.
The festival will also feature other great names from the international jazz scene, such as Tony Levin with Stick Men, Bill Evans & The Vansband Allstars, and Mark Lettieri Group, ready to deliver unforgettable performances.

Imagine hearing the roar of engines... but wait, there are no motorcycles this time! This time, it's your running shoes taking a lap around the track. Welcome to the Mugello GP Run, the annual running event that lets you set foot—and legs—on the legendary asphalt of the Mugello Circuit, typically reserved for two wheels.
Now in its 12th edition, the 2025 event is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, with the race starting at 11:00 AM. The finish line will be there waiting for you. The choice is yours: challenge yourself or simply enjoy a scenic lap around the circuit!

Mugello is magical during the Christmas season! This enchanting valley in Tuscany, located just a short distance from Florence, transforms into a fairytale setting where natural beauty blends with festive lights, craft markets, and local customs that enhance the warmth and conviviality of the holiday season.
Let’s explore the upcoming holidays and events that make Mugello the perfect destination to experience the authenticity of Christmas in an intimate and charming atmosphere.

Mugello is best known for its famous racetrack, but it’s also a region full of unique and fascinating spots worth discovering. If you’re looking for a Mugello experience beyond the typical tourist paths, here are a few lesser-known yet captivating stops you absolutely can’t miss.1. LA VIA DEL LATTEIf you love food and wine tourism, exploring some of Mugello’s farms is a one-of-a-kind experience you simply shouldn’t miss! Driving along Mugello’s roads, you’ll notice signs for "La Via del Latte" (The Milk Road); this fertile region is home to numerous farms and dairies specializing in cattle breeding. Among them, Palagiaccio stands out, renowned for producing and selling yogurt, cheese, and an array of dairy products, distributed not only in Florence but also across Tuscany. Palagiaccio even has its own shop where you can enjoy ice cream made with milk from their own cows. Besides Palagiaccio, there are many other farms in the area just waiting to be discovered! A great way to get to know them is the "Caseifici aperti" (Open dairies) event, held each year in September, which promotes this vital part of Mugello’s economy.

Autumn is undoubtedly the best season to visit gorgeous Tuscany, thanks to the lower number of tourists, the mild, pleasant climate, and the magical atmosphere created by the warm colors of nature.
But Autumn is above all the best season for food and wine festivals, where the typical products of the season are celebrated: porcini mushrooms, chestnuts, truffles, new olive oil, wine, and much more. October and November are therefore ideal months to discover this wonderful region through its food and wine traditions.
Here is an overview of the main products of this season and the festivals dedicated to them, for those wanting to enjoy an authentic, traditional food and wine experience.

In the picturesque setting of Mugello, the village of Scarperia is ready to host the 50th annual "Exhibition of Sharp Tools", a prominent event dedicated to the art of knives and cutting tools. Since 1974, this event has celebrated the ancient tradition of the master knife-makers of Scarperia, a tradition rooted in the Middle Ages that has made the village one of the most renowned centers for knife production in Italy.
A HERITAGE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CULTUREThe production of knives in Scarperia has a long history, dating back to 1306 when the village was founded by the Florentine Republic. But how did this ancient tradition begin? The strategic position of the village certainly played a key role in the development of this art. Scarperia was built to protect Florence from enemy incursions from northern Italy and, for this reason, was equipped with strong defensive walls and a castle.
Beyond its military function, Scarperia was located along one of the main routes connecting northern and central Italy. This made it a frequent stop for travelers of all kinds, from merchants to pilgrims, who stopped here to rest and shop before continuing their journey. It was in this context that the art of forging knives developed: versatile tools useful for travelers, suitable for eating, self-defense, cutting branches and brush along the Apennine trails, and much more.
Over time, the knife-maker workshops multiplied to the point where almost every family in Scarperia had its own knife-maker. Since then, the knife-makers of Scarperia have refined their techniques, passing down their knowledge from generation to generation. The Exhibition of Sharp Tools is the best celebration of this centuries-old tradition.