The programme of the Giugno Pisano 2023 is a programme of events centred around the celebrations for the patron saint of the city of Pisa, San Ranieri.
The highlight is the night of the feast eve with the Luminara (Friday 16 June) and the following day with the Palio di San Ranieri (Saturday 17 June).
Gioco del Ponte will take place at the end of the month, on Saturday 24 June.
GIUGNO PISANO 2023 PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 2 JUNE, FRIDAY 9 JUNE, SATURDAY 17 JUNE, FRIDAY 23 JUNE
Walls of Pisa
Night Experience special June Pisano: night-time visit to the Walls with video projections, a journey through the city's history with the collaboration of Acquario della Memoria. Departures at 9.30 p.m. from Torre Piezometrica, ticket €10, limited places, booking recommended, info: www.muradipisa.it
SUNDAY 4 JUNE
Walls of Pisa
June Pisano for young and old: creative workshop for children inspired by historical events. Meeting at 4 p.m. at the Torre del Catallo overlooking Piazza dei Miracoli, entrance from the Torre Santa Maria. Tickets €5, free for accompanying persons, limited places, booking advised, info: www.muradipisa.it
MONDAY 5 JUNE
St. Nicholas Church, 9.00 p.m.
Concert of sacred and popular music by the Allegro Choir of Kansa City
WEDNESDAY 7 to 11 JUNE
Piazza San Frediano
Small Festival of Trust - 2nd edition
Title: Can we still say we? - books - ideas - meetings
Promoted by Libreria Pellegrini
Preview Saturday 3 June, 9.30 p.m. in Piazza Dante c/o Dehors Pasticceria Macchi
"Lighting fires, living full time: Don Lorenzo Milani between yesterday and today". Meeting with Eraldo Affinati.
Full programme at : www.piccolofestivaldellafiducia.it
FRIDAY 9 JUNE, SATURDAY 10 JUNE SUNDAY 11 JUNE' 16 JUNE
San Rossore Park, Pisa
In and out of the Villa del Gombo to the sea - Travelling performance
Reservation required: +39 3333061368
FRIDAY 9 JUNE - 4.00 p.m.
Auditorium of the Opera della Primaziale Pisana
Pisa and the Mediterranean: new horizons twenty years after the great ostra curated by Marco Tangheroni
Conference organised by AMMI Donne per la Salute, Fidapa BPW Italia, Inner wheel Club of Pisa, Lions Pisa Certosa, Lions Clkub Pisa Host, Rotary Club of Pisa, Rotary Club Pisa Pacinotti, Rotary Club Pisa Galilei, Rotary Club San Giuliano Terme Leonardo Fibonacci, Soroptimist International Club Pisa
SATURDAY 10 JUNE
River Arno - 3 p.m.
Canoe Race, 200 m Speed Tuscan Championship. Organised by Canottieri Arno ASD
SATURDAY 10 JUNE
Walls of Pisa
Botanical Walls: guided tour with experts to discover the urban flora. Departure at 3 p.m. from Torre Piezometrica, arrival in Piazza dei Miracoli and end of the tour at the Botanical Garden. Ticket €8, limited places, reservation recommended by email to educazione.ortomuseobot@sma.unipi.it
FRIDAY 16 JUNE
Lungarni
Luminara di San Ranieri, information and programme:
SATURDAY 17 JUNE - 7 pm
River Arno
Palio di San Ranieri. The four districts of Pisa: Santa Maria, San Francesco, Sant'Antonio and San Martino, compete in an exciting rowing Palio; information and programme:
SUNDAY 18 JUNE - 6 pm
Garibaldi Arena
The Match under the Tower, organised by Romina Borracci, Lilt Provincial Association of Pisa and Lilt Provincial Association of Massa Carrara Health Operators For Lilt - Veterans of Sport Pisa 4 Special and Livorno for Special united for Lilt Various artists
SUNDAY 18 JUNE - starting at 9:00 a.m.
San Rossore Park
"0,2, 4 WHEELS IN THE PARK", inclusive walk in the San Rossore Park, Tuscan leg of the Pediatric Palliative Care Tour organised by Respirando ODV, Association of medically complex families and children. www.associazionerespirando.org
SUNDAY 18 JUNE
Walls of Pisa
Le Mura e il Giugno Pisano (The Walls and the Pisan June): guided tour at high altitude to discover the history, the city monuments and the origin of the historical events. Departures at 6 and 6.30 p.m. from Torre Piezometrica, arrival in Piazza dei Miracoli at 7.30/20 p.m. Ticket €8, €3 for children under 8, limited places, booking recommended, info on www.muradipisa.it
SATURDAY 24 JUNE
Lungarni and Ponte di Mezzo
Gioco del Ponte (Game of the Bridge). Ponte di Mezzo becomes the theatre of clashes between the two sides of the city, and the 'fights' between 'magistrates' inflame the spirits of the citizens. An enthralling challenge between Tramontana and Mezzogiorno.
Historical procession begins at 7 p.m.
Start of "combats" at 9 p.m.
Information and programme at:
SATURDAY 24 JUNE
Walls of Pisa
From 6 to 8 a.m. the high-altitude route will be open for the recreational-motor march 'All'alba con il Conte Ugolino' (At dawn with Count Ugolino) organised by the Marathon Club Pisa: 6 km with departure and arrival in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 2.4 km of which at altitude. The competition is valid for the 'Three Provinces' running trophy.
FRIDAY 30 JUNE (AND EVERY FRIDAY IN JULY AND AUGUST)
Walls of Pisa
Walls of Pisa by night: guided tour at night under the stars, taking advantage of the cooler hours of the evening to discover unseen views of the city. Ticket €8, €3 for children under 8, limited places, booking recommended, info on www.muradipisa.it
