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The image shows a fixed-seat rowing race between four teams, taking place on the open sea on a sunny day off the coast of Porto Santo Stefano. In the foreground are four wooden boats, each with a crew of four rowers and one person at the helm or in command. The teams are wearing colorful uniforms, including black jerseys with yellow lettering (“Rione Fortezza”) and light blue jerseys (“Rione Valle”). Each boat has a vertical pole with a colored board (red or yellow), used to identify from a distance the buoy they must round. In the background, cliffs and vegetation are visible, along with a few spectator boats and a safety motorboat. The water is calm, and the atmosphere is that of a local festival and competition, with a large turnout. This scene evokes a traditional sea regatta or a historic rowing race from Porto Santo Stefano, the Palio MarinaroArgentario.

Events and Activities

The Pirate Festival, the Palio Marinaro, and...

Argentario year-round in Argentario of cultural events, traditional festivals, outdoor festivals, and maritime celebrations. These are unique opportunities to discover the true spirit of the region through its history, music, food, and traditions.

The 82nd edition of the Italian Open (DP World Tour), a sporting event of the highest importance and prestige, will take place at The Argentario Club from June 26 to 29, 2025.

Pirate Night – every May

Every year, usually on the first weekend of May, Porto Ercole comes alive for one of the most anticipated and spectacular events on The Argentario calendar: Pirate Night.

Palio Marinaro dell'Argentario – August 15

Every year since 1937, Porto Santo Stefano has hosted the official Palio MarinaroArgentario, one of the most beloved and spectacular rowing regattas in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Quattro Forti Rowing Regatta - June

The Regatta of the Four Forts brings Porto Ercole to life in early June, during the feast of Saint Erasmus.

Feast of St. Erasmus, Porto Ercole, late May to early June

Once again this year, Porto Ercole is celebrating the Feast of Saint Erasmus, patron saint of sailors, with great enthusiasm and joy.

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September 2026

Crossing Stella

Argentario & Friends presents “Crossing Stella,” a three-act traveling performance to be held at Forte Stella, on Monte Argentario in Porto Ercole, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Monte Argentario , in collaboration with Hotel Il Pellicano and Canova22. When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, […]
Sept. 19
6:30 p.m.

The Guitar in the Rock

The Guitar in the Rock — Big-Screen Screening On Sunday, September 6, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., on the Porto Ercole Harbor Beach, as part of “Pirate Night 2026,” a big-screen screening of the film “The Guitar in the Rock,” a film by Tommaso Ottomano that chronicles Lucio’s concert […]
Sept. 6
9:30 p.m.
Strozzi Promenade, Porto Ercole

Sogno NTB – Gianna Nannini Tribute Band

Sogno NTB – Gianna Nannini Tribute Band On Saturday, September 5, at 9:30 p.m., on the Lungomare Strozzi in Porto Ercole, there will be a live concert by Sogno NTB, the tribute band dedicated to Gianna Nannini, described as “the most beloved figure in Italian rock.” The event is part of “Lo Sgombero – Porto Ercole,” the commercial event in […]
Sept. 5
9:30 p.m.
Strozzi Promenade, Porto Ercole

Stories of sailing ships, sailors, and shipwrights

Stories of Sailing Ships, Sailors, and Shipwrights — Presentation of the Dossier On Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 9:00 p.m., the Don Pietro Fanciulli Study Center in Porto Santo Stefano (Via Scarabelli 16) will host the presentation of the dossier “Stories of Sailing Ships, Sailors, and Shipwrights,” edited by Alessandro Busonero. The dossier recounts the seafaring tradition of […]
Sept. 5
Don Pietro Fanciulli Research Center
16 Via Scarabelli, Porto Santo Stefano, 58019, Monte Argentario

Emozioni in Danza 2026 — Dance Workshop with Juri Roverato

The Pro Loco of Porto Santo Stefano, under the patronage of the Municipality of Monte Argentario , presents “Emozioni in Danza,” 2026 edition: a dance workshop led by Juri Roverato, open to participants from September 7 to 11 and culminating in a final performance open to the public on September 12. Participating in the workshop are the Espressione Danza schools of […]
Sept. 3
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 PM
August 2026

“Put Flowers in Your Cannons” – Songs of Love and Anger, of War and Peace

“Put Flowers in Your Cannons” – Songs of Love and Anger, of War and Peace On Friday, August 21, at 9:45 p.m., in Piazza S. Barbara in Porto Ercole, the Le Grotte Theater Company will present a performance that weaves together music, theater, guitar, piano, prose, poetry, and bel canto. The performance, as part of […]
Aug. 21
9:45 p.m.
Santa Barbara Square
Piazza Santa Barbara, Porto Ercole - Monte Argentario, Grosseto

Altar Cloth, Band Performance, Silver Timore Award Ceremony, and Best Parade at the Palio Marinaro dell’Argnetario

Paliotto / Band Performance / Silver Timore Award Ceremony and Best Parade LOCATION: Porto Santo Stefano – Monte Argentario : August 16, 2026 EVENT TIMES: 10:00 AM – Paliotto 10:00 PM – Ivo Baffigi Band Performance, Silver Rudder Award Ceremony and Best Parade 11:00 PM – Bingo
Aug. 16
4:00 PM
Piazzale dei Rioni
Piazzale dei Rioni, Porto Santo Stefano, 58019, Grosseto

Comic Show

Comic Show – The Best of Zelig, Colorado, and Onlyfun On Tuesday, August 5, at 9:30 p.m., on the Lungomare Strozzi in Porto Ercole, Massimo Bagnato presents the Comic Show, an evening of cabaret featuring the best of the television shows Zelig, Colorado, and Onlyfun. Three guest comedians will take the stage: Scintilla, Andrea Paris, and Dario Cassini. […]
Aug. 5
9:30 p.m.
Strozzi Promenade, Porto Ercole

I'll Take You to the Movies – *Parthenope* by Paolo Sorrentino

"Ti P’orto al Cinema" continues… with a film that’s also about us! On Saturday, August 1, at 9:45 p.m., Anthony Minghella’s *The Talented Mr. Ripley*—one of the most iconic films of recent decades—will be screened at the Corsini Botanical Garden. Perhaps not everyone knows that some of its most evocative scenes were actually filmed rightArgentario, transforming […]
Aug. 1
9:45 p.m.
Corsini Botanical Garden
9 Via Caravaggio, Porto Ercole

Meet the Author: Eleven Stories of Bonds and Sisterhood, published by il Mulino.

The Don Pietro Fanciulli Study Center is hosting a new event as part of its “Meet the Author” series, dedicated to the presentation of the book *Amiche: Eleven Stories of Bonds and Sisterhood*, published by il Mulino. The event will take place on Saturday, August 1, at 9:00 p.m., at the Study Center’s headquarters, located at Via Scarabelli 16 in Porto Santo Stefano. The book […]
Aug. 1
9:00 p.m.
Don Pietro Fanciulli Research Center
16 Via Scarabelli, Porto Santo Stefano, 58019, Monte Argentario
July 2026

ABBA Celebration

Porto Ercole sings and dances to ABBA’s timeless hits! Get ready for an evening of excitement, music, and entertainment with the ABBA Celebration Show, the tribute that honors one of the most beloved bands of all time. From “Mamma Mia” to “Dancing Queen,” including “Fernando,” “SOS,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and many more […]
July 27
9:30 p.m.
Strozzi Promenade, Porto Ercole
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