Live Siena Sport Experience 2026
From February 28th to March 8th, Siena transforms into an open-air stage for sports, music, culture, and entertainment during the week culminating with the Strade Bianche.
Participate in unique events, discover exhibitions, meetings, and activities for all ages, and immerse yourself in the energy of a city that celebrates sport in all its forms.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Siena before and during the Strade Bianche!
March 1
Terre di Siena
Ultra Marathon 2026
March 1
(50, 32, and 18 km) as well as non-competitive routes, all sharing a single, evocative finish line: the historic Piazza del Campo in Siena.
Ciclogustando
March 4 - 5 - 6
legendary Santa Caterina climb comes to an end. A route that brings together Tuscan food and wine, music, a festive atmosphere, and the magic of slow mobility through cycling.
It offers a unique chance to soak up the authentic spirit of Strade Bianche in the days leading up to the race.
March 4 - 5 - 6
March 7
Museum in Motion": sport, music, and tastings
For more information:
santamariadellascala.com
Strade Bianche
March 7
Defined as the “Europe’s most southerly northern classic,” Strade Bianche is now a cornerstone of world cycling and will see the champions of the sport compete among the hills of Siena, tackling the famous gravel sectors that make this race unique for its toughness and charm. The route culminates with the steep ramp of Via Santa Caterina and the iconic finish in Piazza del Campo in Siena. An event that blends the epic spirit of heroic cycling with the spectacle of major sporting events.
March 7
March 8
Gran Fondo Strade Bianche
March 8
Program
Saturday, February 28
Opening of Siena Sport Experience
10 AM – Piazza del Campo
Ultramarathon Expo: performances by sports groups, sponsor stands, and sports products.
10 AM – 7:30 PM – Sala delle Lupe
Bib number and race pack collection for the Ultramarathon.
6:30 PM – 8 PM – Piazza del Campo
Official opening of the week, presentation of the program, and institutional greetings. Entertainment with DJ set by Dino Brown – “The History of Dance”..
9 PM – Teatro dei Rozzi
“Sound Sensation” by Marco Mandalà.
Sunday, March 1
Terre di Siena Ultramarathon
STARTS:
9 AM – San Gimignano
Start of the 50 km course
9:30 AM – Colle di Val d’Elsa
Start of the 32 km course
10 AM – Monteriggioni
Start of the 18 km course
NON-COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES:
10 AM – Piazza del Campo
Urban trekking along the Via Francigena (6 km)
10 AM – Monteriggioni
Non-competitive 18 km route
10 AM – Piazza del Campo
Ultramarathon Expo: performances by sports groups, sponsor stands, and sports products.
Monday, March 2
Sport that Educates
Bici in Comune: Meetings in local schools with the FCI Tuscan Regional Committee, ASD Pedale Senese, and the Siena Municipal Police.
Tuesday, March 3
Sport that Educates
Bici in Comune: Meetings in local schools with the FCI Tuscan Regional Committee, ASD Pedale Senese, and the Siena Municipal Police.
3 PM – Polo Didattico Mattioli, Via Mattioli 10 Tavola Round table: “Sport in the Constitution: dialogues for active citizenship”.
Wednesday, March 4
Sport and Taste
12 PM – Cittadella dello Sport, Via Fausto Coppi 1
Naming ceremony of the Acquacalda skate park in honor of Bruno Bianciardi.
6 PM – Enoteca Italiana, Fortezza Medicea
Opening of “Ciclogustando,” institutional greetings and presentation. To follow, tastings of local traditional products and a live music performance by the group “Cane Vecchio Sa-und” with Luca Gregorio and Riccardo Magrini.
Thursday, March 5
During the day, the unveiling of a commemorative milestone at Colle Pinzuto dedicated to TADEJ POGAČAR, who will be present at the ceremony.
Ciclogustando
Three points along the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche Estra route come alive with music and tastings.
From 10:30 AM to 2 PM – Colle Pinzuto stop
From 11:30 AM to 3 PM – Le Tolfe stop
From 2 PM to 6:30 PM – Piazza Indipendenza stop
Indipendenza
For information: ciclogustando.itit
5:30 PM – Piazzetta degli Alberghi (Via Montanini)
Opening of the experiential cycling jersey exhibition “Sfumature Color Terra di Siena” by Matteo Ghitti.
9 PM – Teatro dei Rinnovati
“Il Tabarro”
Museum in Motion
9:15 PM / 12 AM – Santa Maria della Scala
“Museum in Motion”: sport, musica e degustazioni.
Info e prenotazioni:
www.santamariadellascala.com
Friday, March 6
Ciclogustando
Two points along the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche Estra route come alive with music and tastings.
From 10:30 AM to 2 PM – Colle Pinzuto stop
From 11:30 AM to 3 PM – Le Tolfe stop
For information: ciclogustando.it
Strade Bianche
8 AM / 6 PM – Sala Italo Calvino, Santa Maria della Scala
Conference: “Beyond the Dust of Strade Bianche: New Frontiers in Cycling Science”.
9 AM – Fortezza Medicea
Opening of the Strade Bianche Village – Food Area
4 PM – Fortezza Medicea
PRO team presentation
9 PM – Teatro dei Rozzi
Accademia Chigiana concert
9 PM – Live on YouTube
Fantacycling Lounge
Saturday, March 7
Strade Bianche
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Sala Italo Calvino, Santa Maria della Scala
Convegno: “Oltre la Polvere della Strade Bianche”
9 AM – Fortezza Medicea
Strade Bianche start (women’s and men’s races)
12 PM – Fortezza Medicea
Strade Bianche Junior Bike Show
3 PM – Fortezza Medicea
Strade Bianche Junior skills competition
Sunday, March 8
Gran Fondo Strade Bianche
7:30 AM – Viale Rinaldo Franci
Start of the Gran Fondo Strade Bianche
9 PM – Teatro dei Rozzi
“Donne informate sui fatti”
FROM FEBRUARY 28 TO MARCH 8
Opening of the museums of the 17 Contrade of Siena, by reservation with the individual Contrade.
Information and reservations are available at:
sienacomunica.it/musei-di-contrada
FROM MARCH 5 TO MARCH 7
Opening of the Municipal Costume Hall – Piazza del Mercato
March 5 at 4 PM (visit in English)
March 6 at 11 AM (visit in Italian)
March 7 at 11 AM (visit in English)
and 4 PM (visit in Italian)
Reservations: economato@comune.siena.it
MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS
Civic Museum of Siena – Piazza del Campo
Exhibition “Alberto Sani” at the Magazzini del Sale (included in
the admission ticket).
Olmastroni Gallery – Via di Città, 85
Contemporary art exhibition – Bando Giovani Under 35
Complesso museale Santa Maria della Scala – Piazza Duomo
Visitor route – Vecchietta at Santa Maria della Scala “A new vision for the museum complex.”. Exhibition by Teodora Axente and Children’s Museum.
FROM MARCH 5 TO MARCH 8 Piazzetta degli Alberghi – Via Montanini
Exhibition “Sfumature Color Terra di Siena” by Matteo Ghitti (Free admission).
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Throughout the week, additional activities will be organized for families, children, and people with disabilities.
