September 3, 2026 – September 6, 2026 · Barga (LU)
Three days of Scottish music, tradition, and culture in the heart of Barga, famously known as 'Italy's most Scottish town.' The festival features live performances, street food, themed markets, and cultural events, celebrating the unique bond between Scotland and Tuscany.
📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd 📍 5:30 PM Palazzo Pancrazi, Sala Consiliare: INSTITUTIONAL WELCOME FOR THE GROUPS 🎵 The Isle of Skye Youth Pipe Band and Skye Highland Dancers and Docs and Socs Pipe Band 📍 6:30 PM Piazza Angelio: JOHN BELLANY GALLERY - Inauguration of the Bargascot association headquarters and presentation of the John Bellany bust by sculptor Nicola Domenici. 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th 📍 5:30 PM Piazza Pascoli: FESTIVAL OPENING - Itinerant parade with musicians and dancers. 🎵 8:00 PM Piazza Salvo Salvi (Piazza del Comune): CONCERT BY JILL JACKSON - Scottish singer-songwriter. 🎵 8:00 PM Piazza Angelio: CONCERT BY ANNA LIVIA WALKER - Celtic harp concert. 🎤 9:00 PM Teatro dei Differenti: LORENZO NOVANI & HILDA DE FELICE - Robert Burns and Giovanni Pascoli - The Badly-Behaved Poets' Society. EXHIBITIONS AND ART VENUES (scattered throughout Barga): 'I VISIONARI' by Emanuele Giannelli: Galleria Quattro Archi vicolo del Duomo, OXO Gallery piazza Salvo Salvi, Casa Cordati via di Mezzo, Sandra Rigali Pop Art Gallery via di Mezzo, Galleria Swietlan Kraczyna via di Borgo. 'Sinfonia di stili' piazza Angelio. 'Spazio aperto inesplorato. Edizione zero' piazza Angelio. Galleria John Bellany piazza Angelio. Galleria Comunale via di Borgo. Atrio di Palazzo Pancrazi piazza Salvo Salvo. Museo Le Stanze della Memoria via di Mezzo.