A month of events celebrating the history, traditions, and identity of Scarperia: Diotto brings the village to life with historical reenactments, performances, traditional games, cultural events, and activities for visitors of all ages.
DIOTTO 2026
Scarperia
720th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Town
SUNDAY, 9 AUGUST
Palazzo dei Vicari
- 7:00 PM – Aperitifs on the Battlements
- 9:00 PM – Presentation of the FantaDiotto
FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST
Palazzo dei Vicari
- 7:00 PM – Aperitifs on the Battlements
SUNDAY, 23 AUGUST
Palazzo dei Vicari
- 6:30 PM – Presentation of the Palio del Diottino, AperiDiotto, followed by the draw for the qualifying rounds.
TUESDAY, 25 – WEDNESDAY, 26 – THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST
Piazza dei Vicari – 9:00 PM
Qualifying rounds of the Giochi di Gagliardia for the Palio del Diotto, featuring performances by the Flag Throwers and Musicians of Castel San Barnaba.
SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST
Historic Centre – 8:00 PM
Scarpiera a Tavola in support of the Misericordia charitable association.
SUNDAY, 30 AUGUST
Historic Centre
- 9:00 AM – Collectors' Market
- 6:00 PM – Piazza dei Vicari – Community Tombola
- 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, 29 & SUNDAY, 30 AUGUST
"A Dive into History"
Historical reenactment organized by Giotto Toscana Onlus.
Giogo Pass – Monte Altuzzo & Gothic Line Museum
Saturday
- Horizons of Freedom – Guided tour of the battlefield.
- Information, schedules and reservations: +39 333 196 8080.
- 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Live music and entertainment by Soul'D Out.
Sunday
Historical reenactments of the Battle of the Gothic Line Breakthrough.
TUESDAY, 1 – WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER
Piazza dei Vicari – 9:00 PM
Diottino – The children's Palio del Diotto.
FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER
Piazza dei Vicari – 9:00 PM
Briscola card tournament.
SATURDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER
Palazzo dei Vicari – 10:30 AM
Presentation of the book on the Diotto.
Renaissance Evening
Historic Centre
- 6:00 PM – An evening immersed in the Florentine Renaissance, featuring performances, dances and knights.
- 12:00 AM – Flag throwers and Giochi di Gagliardia.
SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER
Renaissance Day
Historic Centre – 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
A full day celebrating the Early Florentine Renaissance with performances, ladies and knights, flag throwers, Giochi di Gagliardia, jesters and tastings of historical dishes.
MONDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER
Historic Centre – 9:00 PM
Traditional Rificolona Lantern Parade for children, with the participation of the Carnevale Mugellano Association.
TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER – DIOTTO
Palazzo dei Vicari
- 10:00 AM – Presentation of the Italian Constitution to local residents turning eighteen.
- 11:00 AM – Presentation of the Palio del Diotto.
- 12:00 PM – Ringing of the Historic Great Bell.
Saints James and Philip Parish Church
- 5:30 PM – Holy Mass with participants of the Historical Parade of Scarperia.
Historic Centre – Via Roma
- 9:00 PM – Historical Parade
Parade featuring the Historical Procession of Scarperia and the Historical Procession of the Florentine Republic.
Piazza dei Vicari
- 9:30 PM – Palio del Diotto
Final Giochi di Gagliardia between the district finalists for the awarding of the Palio del Diotto, with performances by the Flag Throwers and Musicians of Castel San Barnaba.
FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER
Palazzo dei Vicari – 9:00 PM
Burraco Tournament.
SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER
Palazzo dei Vicari – 11:00 PM
Festa a Corte (Court Celebration).
SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER
Piazza dei Vicari – 6:00 PM
Community Tombola, traditional corn threshing and polenta prepared by the "Pierone" Parigi Agricultural Group.
FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER
Palazzo dei Vicari – 7:00 PM
Aperitifs on the Battlements.
Info: www.prolocoscarperia.it – 055 8468165
