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Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino

Last weekend of October 2026

2026

Last weekend of October 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Siena & Chianti

What it is

Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino explained

Archery contest between Montalcino's quarters in medieval costume, with grilled game and Brunello served in the fortress gardens.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Siena & Chianti tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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What is Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino?

Archery contest between Montalcino's quarters in medieval costume, with grilled game and Brunello served in the fortress gardens. It's a food & wine event held in Siena & Chianti.

When is Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino in 2026?

Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino runs Last weekend of October 2026 in Siena & Chianti. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Sagra del Tordo, Montalcino?

Book a room in Siena & Chianti itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Siena & Chianti also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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