© 2026 La Rocca A.P.S. - COOKIE POLICY - PRIVACY POLICY
Associazione Culturale "La Rocca A.P.S." - Piazza Trieste, 3 - Laterina - 52019 Laterina Pergine Valdarno (AR) - P. IVA 01906420516
LATERINA MEDIEVALE
DI FERRO E DI FUOCO
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24/25/26 LUGLIO 2026
MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL
FREE ENTRANCE
Supported by Comune di Laterina Pergine Valdarno, Regione Toscana and by AiC Toscana – Associazione Italiana Celiachia
Historical festival of Tuscany
Partnership with BBR Termoidraulica, Costruzioni Aretine SrL and with O.M.L. Bobine SrL
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FRIDAY 24
Palazzo Guinigi (City Hall)
Painting exposition “The battle of Campaldino”
by the artist Luca Ferrotti
Palazzo Guinigi (City Hall)
Sculpture exposition “Dalla selva oscura alla dritta via…”
by the artist Romano Dini
7 pm
Opening of the castle, Medieval market and bivouac
Hosted by Associazione La Rocca and ancient crafts (Funaio, Liutaio, Barbitonsore, Claudia Surz, Alison Salmon the english painter and Adele the hand writer)
7 pm – Piazza Trieste
Medieval flavors and fragrances
Middle Ages to Discover
7:15 pm - Piazza della Repubblica
Opening parade of the Medieval Festival and prologue
Hosted by La Rocca with the partecipation of Centro Rievocazione Storica Città di Montevarchi and Monteguarco’s company
From 7:30 pm
Itinerant shows and street performances throughout the historical center
Sigismondo errante, Cantagallo Menestrello, le Bestie di Bacco, Fellowship of the Sword, Jaddeh company, Barraca’s fellowship, EquiliBrìo con Alengelon
8 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Two hands Sword fight
Fellowship of the Sword
8:45 pm – Piazza Marconi
SABBAH of a Midsummer Night
Jaddeh company
8:45 pm – Piazzetta del Ghianderino
Two hands Sword fight
Fellowship of the Sword
9 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Fire show
Bestie di Bacco
9:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Parade with Solemn Oath of the Warriors
Hosted by La Rocca with the partecipation of Centro Rievocazione Storica Città di Montevarchi and the Monteguarco’s company
10 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
SABBAH of a Midsummer Night
Jaddeh company
10:15 - Piazza della Repubblica
Two hands Sword fight
Fellowship of the Sword
10:30 pm – Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Juggling show
EquiliBrìo con Alengelon
10:45 pm - Piazza della Repubblica
Fire’s song
Barraca’s fellowship
11 pm – Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
SABBAH of a Midsummer Night
Jaddeh company
11:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Closing Ceremony with Parade of the nobles, escorted by warriors, Musicians and the rest of the community
Afterwards - Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Late Night Celebrations with the Master Beer Mixer
SATURDAY 25
Palazzo Guinigi (City Hall)
Painting exposition “The battle of Campaldino”
by the artist Luca Ferrotti
Palazzo Guinigi (City Hall)
Sculpture exposition “Dalla selva oscura alla dritta via…”
by the artist Romano Dini
6:30 pm
Opening of the castle, Medieval market and bivouac
Hosted by Associazione La Rocca and ancient crafts (Funaio, Liutaio, Barbitonsore, Claudia Surz)
7 pm – Piazza Trieste
Medieval flavors and fragrances
Middle Ages to Discover
7 pm - Piazza della Repubblica
Opening parade of the Medieval Festival and prologue
Hosted by Associazione La Rocca and ancient crafts (Funaio, Liutaio, Barbitonsore, Claudia Surz, Alison Salmon the english painter and Adele the hand writer)
From 7:30 pm
Itinerant shows and street performances throughout the historical center
Sigismondo errante, Cantagallo Menestrello, le Bestie di Bacco, Fellowship of the Sword, Jaddeh company, Barraca’s fellowship, EquiliBrìo con Alengelon, Momento Ridi, Castle’s Drummers
From 7:30 pm - Giardini Pubblici (Public Garden)
Falcon exhibit
Falconers of Valdarno – Passione Rapaci
7:30 pm - Piazza della Repubblica
Wandering around Laterina
Guided tour of the castle's historic center, in collaboration with Mario Frontani
8 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Juggling show
EquiliBrìo con Alengelon
8 pm – Piazza Trieste
SABBAH of a Midsummer Night
Jaddeh company
8:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Two hands Sword fight
Fellowship of the Sword
8:45 pm – Piazza Marconi
Medieval rhythms
Castle’s Drummers
8:45 pm - Piazzetta del Ghianderino
Fire show
Le Bestie di Bacco
8:45 pm - Piazza Trieste
Tavern Ballads
Cantagallo Menestrello
9 pm - Piazza della Repubblica
Fire’s song
Barraca’s fellowship
9:15 pm – Giardini Pubblici
Juggling show
EquiliBrìo con Alengelon
9:45 pm - Piazza della Repubblica
SABBAH of a Midsummer Night
Jaddeh company
10 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Warriors’ investiture ceremony
Hosted by La Rocca with the partecipation of Centro Rievocazione Storica Città di Montevarchi and the Monteguarco’s company
10:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Medieval rhythms
Castle’s Drummers
11 pm - Piazza della Repubblica
Two hands Sword fight
Fellowship of the Sword
11:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Fire show
Le Bestie di Bacco
11:30 pm - Giardini Pubblici (Public Garden)
SABBAH of a Midsummer Night
Jaddeh company
12 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Closing Ceremony with the parade of the nobles, escorted by warriors, Musicians and the rest of community
Afterwards - Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Late Night Celebrations with the Master Beer Mixer
SUNDAY 26
Palazzo Guinigi (City Hall)
Painting exposition “The battle of Campaldino”
by the artist Luca Ferrotti
Palazzo Guinigi (City Hall)
Sculpture exposition “Dalla selva oscura alla dritta via…”
by the artist Romano Dini
6 pm
Opening of the castle, Medieval market and bivouac
Hosted by Associazione La Rocca and ancient crafts (Funaio, Liutaio, Barbitonsore, Claudia Surz, Alison Salmon the english painter and Adele the hand writer)
7 pm – Piazza Trieste
Medieval flavors and fragrances
Middle Ages to Discover
6 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Opening parade of the last day of Medieval Festival
Hosted by La Rocca with the partecipation of Centro Rievocazione Storica Città di Montevarchi and th Monteguarco’s company
6:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Falcon Flight
Falconers of Valdarno – Passione Rapaci
7:30 pm - Piazza della Repubblica
Wandering around Laterina
Guided tour of the castle's historic center, in collaboration with Mario Frontani
From 7:30 pm
Itinerant shows and street performances throughout the historical center
Sigismondo errante, Cantagallo Menestrello, le Bestie di Bacco, Fellowship of the Sword, Barraca’s fellowship, EquiliBrìo con Alengelon, Memento Ridi, Castle’s Drummers, Flag-wavers historical association of Arezzo
7:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Medieval rhythms
Castle’s Drummers
8 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Flag-wavers’s exhibition
Flag-wavers historical association of Arezzo
8:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Two hands Sword fight
Fellowship of the Sword
9:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Warriors’ blessing cerimony
Hosted by La Rocca with the partecipation of Centro Rievocazione Storica Città di Montevarchi and the Monteguarco’s company
10 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Flag-wavers’s exhibition
Flag-wavers historical association of Arezzo
10:15 pm - Giardini Pubblici (Public Garden)
Juggling show
EquiliBrìo con Alengelon
10:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Fire’s song
Barraca’s fellowship
11 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Two hands Sword fight
Fellowship of the Sword
11:30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Fire show
Le Bestie di Bacco
12 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Closing Ceremony of the festival celebrations with the big Parade of the nobles, escorted by Warriors, Musicians and the rest of the community
Afterwards - Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Late Night Celebrations with the Master Beer Mixer
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ARTISTS FIXED LOCATIONS
La Corte del Podestà – Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Accampamento Compagnia della Spada – Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Ancient Crafts – Corso Italia
Campo Militare della Guardia del Castello - Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Centro Rievocazione Storica Città di Montevarchi – Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Compagnia de Monteguarco – Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Passione Rapaci – Giardini Pubblici (Public garden - saturday 25th and sunday 26th)
Medea La Maga Bianca – Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Pesthouse - Laterina fortress
Harlotry - Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
Games of the Jesters -Giardini Pubblici (Public garden)
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The taverns and the shops of the village will welcome the travelers since the opening of the castle and with the Mastro Birraio (the beer stand) toasting until late at night will be possible.
Thanks to the collaboration of AiC Toscana, celiac people too will be able to dine and celebrate.
During the three festival days you will have the chance to see the Warriors of the castle in the military camp and the war machines realistically reconstructed. You’ll also be able to visit the Guinigi Tower, attend the historical parades, the reenactments shows and the display of the most ancients medieval jobs.
In the three festival days transport service towards the historical center will be available.