Events 26 May Arezzo: what to do in the city

Meetings, exhibitions, theatre, museums and debates: here are today’s events, May 26th, in Arezzo and in the province. To report events or interact with the editorial staff you can write to [email protected] or send press material directly HERE.

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Arezzo – The 51st Scalata al Castello is taking place, an international road running competition organized by UP Policiano Arezzo Atletica. Preview reserved for the youth world with races over distances ranging from 100 meters to 3 km. Then it will be the turn of non-professional and amateur athletes, albeit competitive, with a new feature: the races will all be on Sunday afternoon rather than in the morning. This is the program of events in chronological order, 3.45 pm exhibition of acrobatic cyclists, 4.15 pm youth sector competitions, 5.00 pm the 10 km race, at 6.30 pm the Climb to the Castle on the circuit with the novelty that the two women’s and men’s races will start together, six laps for the women’s 5 km race and 12 laps for the men’s 10 km race.

Arezzo – The Arezzo swimming hall hosts a day dedicated exclusively to newborns. A new edition of the Baby Acquatic’s Day is planned which, between 9.30 and 12, will offer a series of lessons with free participation for children in the “0-3 years” age group who will be able to experience the emotions of first experiences in the swimming pool together with their parents. The event is promoted by Chimera Nuoto with the aim of developing a calm and safe approach to the aquatic environment from the first months of life.

Arezzo – LFortezza Medicea in Arezzo, with entrance from Viale Bruno Buozzi, hosts the second edition of “Arezzo and its valleys”, an extemporaneous painting competition curated by Mariangela Baldi and organized by the cultural association Art-Ecò with the patronage and contribution of the Tuscany Region and the patronage of the Municipality of Arezzo and the Guido d’Arezzo Foundation. The winners’ awards ceremony will take place at 6pm, preceded by performances by the “Piccole scintille” ensemble from the Laureta Ciuco music school of Sansepolcro and the “Voci Insieme” female polyphonic choir from Arezzo. In the Prato area there will also be a large hot air balloon, which from 5pm will allow visitors to admire Arezzo from above. For any information relating to the regulations, the registration fee and the prizes of the competition, the email address [email protected] and the telephone numbers 0575321264 and 3283540740 are active.

Arezzo – The Medici Fortress of Arezzo, with entrance from Viale Bruno Buozzi, hosts the second edition of “Arezzo and its valleys”, an extemporaneous painting competition curated by Mariangela Baldi and organized by the cultural association Art-Ecò.

Arezzo – The second appointment with “The dance that moves is spring” curated by Sosta Palmizi will see Andrea Farnetani as a guest in Arezzo with his contemporary circus show Gustavo La Vita on stage in a double repeat at 11am and 4pm in the courtyard of the Istituto Comprensivo IV November, in collaboration with the Saione Mob initiative.

Arezzo – The Vallesanta Corde in concert in Arezzo. The German-Casentino trio will return to play in the city at 9pm at Spazio Seme, in an evening that will allow you to experience a fast-paced journey through traditional and popular music from different corners of the world: from the pride of Balkan rhythms to the lightness of swing, from the melancholy of tango to Irish ballads. The event, with free entry with an offer for the artists, is promoted by the music school Proxima Music which has renewed its commitment to the development of musical education in the Arezzo area, combining traditional singing and instrument courses with the organization of events where you can listen live to the notes of great performers on the national and international scene.

Arezzo – “The dance that moves is spring”, an event organized by Sosta Palmizi, will be hosted in the courtyard of the Istituto Comprensivo IV Novembre in the Saione district, as part of Saione Mob. On Sunday 26 May, in a double performance at 11:00 and 16:00, Andrea Farnetani, an eccentric and multifaceted artist (also an interpreter for Circo El Grito) will present Gustavo La Vita to the Arezzo public, his most recent character which embodies the repertoire matured in more than ten years of shows around the world. The event is part of the Saione Mob event.

Castiglion Fiorentino – The “Snack in the Olive Grove” returns, an event always eagerly awaited by the 500 Oil Cities including, of course, Castiglion Fiorentino. Starting from 3 pm, participants will be able to experience a unique opportunity to discover the Castiglione olive-growing landscape.

Cortona – Solidarity walk that will take place in the Cerventosa Park. The meeting is at 10 am at the Portole restaurant, the walk is approximately 8 km long and is open to all those who wish to actively participate in supporting research. Participation costs 10 euros per person and at the end of the walk participants will receive a sandwich and water.

Lucignano – Grand closing of La Maggiolata with the historical group and procession of Lucignano and the folkloristic group of Lucignano which will introduce the parades and performances of the La Montesina folk show complex of Santa Maria a Monte (PI), the folkloristic band of Bettolle (SI) , the Li Pistacoppi Città folk group from Macerata (MC), the Balcone delle Marche folk group from Cingoli (MC) and the Novus Amor group from Siena. The traditional and evocative “battle of flowers” will be followed by the proclamation of the winning float of the 2024 edition and the presentation of the Golden Grifo.

Raggiolo – Wooden games and movement games, treasure hunts and markets, music and snacks: Raggiolo hosts the first edition of the Game Festival. The alleys and squares of the small Casentino village will become the evocative setting for a day of celebration which, promoted by the Raggiolo Brigade with the contribution of the Municipality of Ortignano Raggiolo and the Casentino EcoMuseum, will be punctuated by a rich program of initiatives dedicated to children and their families. The event, with free participation, will be from 2.00pm to 7.00pm on Sunday 26 May and will represent an opportunity to enhance gaming as a tool for meeting, fun, intergenerational relationships, joy and cultural and social growth.

San Giovanni Valdarno – The appointment with GamIn’ Palomar is renewed. From 3pm to 7pm in Palomar, the house of culture in Piazza della Libertà in San Giovanni Valdarno will host board games, role-playing games and chess. Anyone will be able to test themselves, for free, imagine and build new worlds, stories and events, study and ponder their own ‘moves’ and those of others. A wide selection of exciting challenges and unforgettable moments, an opportunity for entertainment for young and old.

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