The Euritmia Mediterranea International Festival returns in 2026 with a renewed and ambitious vision. For six days, the historic city of Colle di Val d'Elsa transforms into an epicenter of creativity, dialogue, and encounter without borders, where the arts invade theatres, alleys and squares!

The theme of this edition is Seeds of Community: in a time marked by distance and fragmentation, we choose to use art, movement, and music as powerful tools to weave new social bonds, regenerate a sense of belonging, and imagine a different future together.

THE VISION

In an era often dominated by digital isolation and passivity, the Euritmia Mediterranea Festival was born as a cultural antidote. Our vision is not merely to offer entertainment, but to create a living laboratory of humanity.

"Sowing community" means having the patience and care to cultivate authentic relationships. We believe that art—and specifically Eurythmy, with its ability to make inner movement visible—can be the fertile ground on which to grow a more empathetic and conscious society.

For six days, there will be no passive spectators, only active protagonists: every concert, every workshop, and every performance is an invitation to participate, to move, to converse. We want anyone arriving in Colle, whether an international artist or a local citizen, to feel part of a single, great living organism.

THE FESTIVAL

The 2026 edition transcends the boundaries of the theater to embrace the entire city, built upon three fundamental pillars that dialogue with one another:

1. Artistic Excellence and Cross-Pollination

The beating heart of the festival lies within the Teatro del Popolo, where tradition meets modernity. Here, top Eurythmy academies from around the world will share the stage with icons of Italian and international songwriting. It is a unique experiment in artistic synesthesia, where music becomes gesture and words become movement, offering the audience high-level performances that nourish the soul.

2. The Urban Heart: The City as a Stage

Art shouldn't stay locked behind four walls. For this reason, we have decided to peacefully invade the streets. From the evocative Upper Town (Colle Alta) to the vibrant Piazza Unità dei Popoli, the city will become an open-air set. Through musical parades, widespread street art, installations, and quality street food areas, the festival transforms urban space into a place of celebration and sharing, culminating in the Night of the Mediterranean: a grand free event in the square to celebrate the joy of being together through folk dances.

3. The Future: Education and New Generations

We believe that "sowing" primarily means looking toward the youth. The festival dedicates special attention to public schools and new generations, offering free theatrical matinées (with a special tribute to Pinocchio and his connection to the territory), inclusive workshops, and experiential laboratories. Furthermore, with the Forum on the Future, the festival becomes an agora for debate on crucial themes such as sustainability, social justice, and education, demonstrating that culture is the primary engine of change.

THE VALUES

The Euritmia Mediterranea Festival is founded on ethical principles that guide every organizational choice we make:

Radical Inclusion: Art is a universal right. Our program is designed to break down barriers: between experts and novices, between different generations, between distant cultures. We offer numerous free events to ensure that beauty is accessible to everyone.

Integral Sustainability: Care for the environment reflects care for the human being. We are proud to be a Plastic-Free event; we promote sustainable mobility and value the zero-kilometer food and wine products of our territory.

Roots and Innovation: We cherish the legacy of Eurythmy not as a museum piece, but as living matter. We place it in dialogue with contemporary languages—from folk to songwriting, from civil theater to world music—to demonstrate its extraordinary relevance as an art of social transformation.

WHAT AWAITS YOU?

MEET

Meet and get to know young people, students and professional artists from all over the world to build new relationships and network between communities that, whether near or far, share a common worldview.

DISCOVER

Experience through workshops new ways of looking at art, movement and eurythmy, to learn more about yourself and the world, broadening your horizons.

SHARE

Share your artistic contribution with a wide audience by participating in afternoon or evening performances dedicated to Eurythmy involving all ages and a variety of experiences.

CHANGE

Change the way you see the world and contribute to change by joining a large community of artists laying seeds for the Future

WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!

Registration contribution

Full participation: €300 Supporter - €220 Full price - €120 Reduced price for students

Three-day participation: €180 Full price - €95 Reduced price for students

Two-day participation: €150 Full price - €80 Reduced price for students

Daily participation: €80 Full price - €50 Reduced price for students

Registration fees include (for the number of days indicated):

• accommodation in a shared room (sheets and towels not included) or with a sleeping mat and sleeping bag (reduced rate for students);

• all performances and workshops;

• three meals a day (vegetarian and organic).

Refunds due to inability to participate in the Festival may be requested by March 31, 2026. In case of withdrawal and request for refund within the specified time frame, a fee of 30% will be retained for organizational expenses. No refunds will be possible after the specified time frame.

Registration fees cover just one-third of the cost of the entire Festival. In fact, it is only thanks to the generous support of donors and volunteers that we are able to continue to hold the Festival under these conditions. If you wish, you can also support us with an additional donation. If you are unable to participate but would still like to support us, you can make a contribution on the Donations page. For specific questions or concerns, please contact us at: festival@euritmiamediterranea.com

Full day (3 blocks): €30 Full price - €20 Reduced price for students

Single block (1.5 hours): €10 Full price - €8 Reduced price for students

4-day package: €90 Full price - €60 Reduced price for students

Performances only

The “performances only” fees include only the performances and workshops expressly indicated at the time of purchase.

Refunds due to inability to attend the Festival may be requested by March 31, 2026. In case of cancellation and request for refund within the specified time frame, a fee of 30% will be retained for organizational expenses. No refunds will be possible after the specified time frame. For specific questions and concerns, please contact us at: festival@euritmiamediterranea.com

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How to arrive in Colle Val d'Elsa?

The easiest way to reach Colle Val d'Elsa by public transport, as the town does not have a railway station, is to take the train to Florence Santa Maria Novella and then take bus 131 (Siena Ordinaria) from the Florence bus station, right in front of the train station. The closest stop to the Teatro del Popolo is Via Bilenchi in Colle Val D'Elsa. You will be able to download the updated bus timetables here.