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General

FLASH is a music festival and so much more – a four-day celebration of Tuscany's heavenly flavours, savoured through eating, drinking, and dancing in an intimate space designed for everyone. This is a festival for those seeking boundless freedom and simple, rich pleasures.

Experience the authentic riches of Tuscany through pasta-making with Nonna and wine-tasting masterclasses led by local wine makers who craft these treasures year-round. Throughout the weekend, you can also immerse yourself in our wellbeing program designed to nourish body and soul and attend unique storytelling moments.

Flash Festival is turning 10 on 19-22 May 2027 and for this occasion, we've curated our most generous lineup yet for several hundred revellers from across the globe. The full lineup will be announced soon – crafted to delight discerning dance music heads and designed to be enjoyed by all.

With the program starting on Wednesday, with our beloved Opening Feast, the next edition will be also including more workshops and talks - full program will be announced soon.

FLASH thrives on intimacy and community, which is why we keep our numbers small (only 1000 people) so limited tickets are available each year. This ensures every guest can truly connect and the experience is curated at its best. 

The music lineup of Flash 2027 will drop very soon.

Join the Flash Famiglia mailing list to be the first to know about all things Flash Festival and access the ticket releases!

To give you a taste of what's to come, previous artists who've graced our stages include: SWIM, ATRIP, Midland, Moxie, Barry Can't Swim, HAAi, Eliza Rose, DJ BORING, Dan Shake, salute, Chaos in the CBD, CC:DISCO!, Myd, I. Jordan, Laurence Guy, Bradley Zero, Yu Su… and many more incredible talents. Check out previous lineups here.

The full food, wine and wellness program for our 10th anniversary edition drops in 2027. Pasta making with our Nonne, Tuscan feasts, wine tasting masterclasses, and a bigger wellness and movement line-up, all under one Tuscan sky.

Bookings will open in 2027. 

Some experiences are included in your festival ticket, while others are pre-book only at a very reasonable price. Places are limited to guarantee an enjoyable and well-crafted experience, so we recommend booking as soon as they open.

Want first access? Join the Flash Famiglia mailing list and you'll hear before anyone else and follow on Instagram.

Wednesday 19th May - Gates open at 12:30pm – the magic begins!

Thursday 20th May - Saturday 22nd May - 12:30pm until late.

Sunday 23rd May (Camping guests) - Relaxed checkout before 14:00.

Absolutely! Flash Festival is perfect for solo travelers. Our intimate atmosphere makes it incredibly easy to meet like-minded people, and many of our best friendships have been formed on the dance floor and over shared meals or glass(es) of wine. You'll arrive solo and leave with a famiglia.

Flash Festival welcomes guests 18 and over. Young people under 18 are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult during the day who can ensure they have a safe and enjoyable experience.

While we adore little ones, Flash Festival is designed as an adult experience. The festival environment is better suited for grown-ups seeking to relax, dance, and explore without the structure children typically need.

If you're staying nearby in Castiglion Fiorentino, we're happy to recommend trusted local babysitters – just reach out to ciao@flashfestivaltuscany.com and we'll connect you.

Yes! We have convenient phone charging facilities available throughout the festival site.

We'll share the site map before the festival. Good news – Flash is beautifully intimate, so everything is within easy walking distance and you'll quickly know your way around!

You're welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks to the campsite for convenience. Inside the festival site, we've curated an incredible selection of local Tuscan cuisine that we'd love for you to experience!

We cater for different budgets and dietary requirements, from breakfast to dinner.

Flash is Cashless. We accept cards only.

To ensure the comfort and safety of all our guests, we ask that pets stay home (with the exception of registered assistance animals who are always welcome - they will need to be pre-approved by us so please just send us an email in advance).

Essentials:

  • Your ticket 
  • Valid Photo ID 
  • Sun protection (it's glorious but strong!) 
  • Reusable water bottle 
  • Hat for those sunny Tuscan days 
  • Warm layers for evening (nights can be cool) 
  • Swimmers and activewear if you wish
  • Credit cards
  • Battery pack 
  • Good vibes (most important!)

To keep Flash Festival safe and enjoyable for everyone, we ask that you leave these items at home:

For safety:

  • Illegal substances
  • Outside alcohol (we have amazing local options!)
  • Glass containers
  • Weapons or dangerous items
  • Open flames, candles, gas cookers, BBQs
  • Flares, fireworks or sparklers
  • Laser lights or laser pens


For everyone's comfort:

  • Pets (other than registered assistance animals)
  • Professional camera equipment (personal cameras are fine!)
  • Large sound systems (small portable speakers for campsite are okay)
  • Promotional banners or politically/religiously charged signage


Why these rules? We're all about creating a safe, welcoming space where everyone can relax and enjoy the Tuscan magic together!

Tickets

Your Festival Ticket is your key to four incredible days of music, culture, and connection! It grants you access to the festival site from Wednesday through morning of Sunday.

Some wellness activities and talks will be included in your tickets. Workshops and masterclasses will be available to book via our website when the full program launches

Please note: Accommodation (camping/glamping/villa), shuttle buses and parking are booked separately, giving you the flexibility to customise your Flash experience. 

Flash is intentionally intimate – we limit ticket numbers each year to preserve the close-knit community vibe that makes our festival so special and allows us to curate all experiences, food and drink offerings to its best. We value local and low impact, authentic and simple quality above all. 

Festival tickets for our 10th anniversary edition (2027) start at €185 + 10% booking fee.

Prices rise in three tiers. Tier 1 is €185, Tier 2 is €1200 and Tier 3 is €215 (all + 10% booking fee). When a tier sells out, the next one opens straight away, so the earlier you book, the less you pay.

Our first release goes on sale on Tuesday 29th September at 11am BST / 12noon CET, for Flash Famiglia only. Join the newsletter to be on the list. The next release is on 27th October, and payment plans are available from that release onwards.

Accommodation, camping and transport open separately on 13th October.

Your ticket gives you access to all the music at Podere Sant'Apollonia in Castiglion Fiorentino, plus a selection of included experiences. Some extras, like pasta making, wine masterclasses and the Tuscan Feast, are pre-book only.

Festival Tickets and accommodation are booked separately, giving you the flexibility to choose the perfect stay option for your needs and budget!

Flash Festival is designed as an immersive four-day experience. We encourage you to arrive on Wednesday and stay through Sunday morning to fully escape into the magic and to make the most of every moment.

To preserve the intimate festival atmosphere, day tickets won't be available for Flash Festival 2027.

Festival Tickets are final sale to help us plan the best possible experience. If your plans change, you have two great options: transfer your ticket to a friend so they can enjoy the Flash magic, or resell it through our official ticket reseller platform - TicketSwap. 

We always recommend to transfer to a friend who can make it. 

TicketSwap option will open in the new year.

Ticket transfers and resale close beginning of May (date TBC), so plan ahead!

Life happens! If you can't attend, you have two options:

Option 1 - TRANSFER (Recommended!): Share the Flash experience with a friend! They'll benefit from your ticket price and you won't lose the booking fee.

  • 1 - Log in to your Easol account to transfer the full booking;
  • 2 - To transfer part of a booking, select the ticket you want to transfer. 
  • 3 - The recipient must create an Easol account first.


Option 2 - RESELL: You will be able to resell your ticket via TicketSwap, our ONLY official ticket reseller. This will become available in the new year - date TBC.

This how you will do it:

1- Download your ticket/s (PDF) accessing your Easol account.

2- Upload your ticket/s to TicketSwap to start the listing (selling) process. TicketSwap service fees will be applied.

Important notes:

  • Only the lead booker can resell Tickets in a booking;
  • This option is only valid for full paid Festival Ticket 
  • Payment plan tickets can only be resold when they have been fully paid.
  • We do not guarantee that your tickets will be sold;

Deadline: Ticket transfer & resale close early May - date TBC.

We only authorise resales via TicketSwap (our official secondary ticketing platform) to ensure secure, reliable transactions for everyone. To avoid tickets touting so you won’t be scammed/sold a ticket twice or a fake one!

Any tickets resold or exchanged other than on our website will not be valid.

If you are experiencing issues selling your tickets, please reach out to the TicketSwap support team.

You'll receive a confirmation email immediately after booking (this confirms your purchase but isn't your actual ticket). Your Tickets and Accommodation details will be sent in the days leading up to the event – plenty of time to get excited!

You can access them anytime via your Easol account: www.flashfestivaltuscany.com/bookings

More information how to ease your entry and access your experience process will be updated in the new year.

Easy! Just log into your Easol account anytime: www.flashfestivaltuscany.com/bookings

Easol is the only and official booking platform for Flash Festival Tuscany – your secure portal for all things tickets and accommodation!

You can buy, transfer and resell tickets via Easol.

Payment Plans are available for tickets and other bookings. Our payment plan makes Flash Festival more accessible by spreading the cost into 3 easy instalments. A 5% fee applies to your payment.

Choose this option at checkout and your card will be automatically charged equal monthly payments until your balance is paid. This will include a 5% fee.

No stress! If a payment doesn't go through, you'll receive an automatic email notification. Easol will retry twice more at one-week intervals.

If all attempts fail, simply log into your Easol account page (www.flashfestivaltuscany.com/bookings) to update your card details and pay the remaining balance.

Important: If the third payment doesn't process, your payment plan converts to manual payment within 24 hours. We can send you a payment link for the balance, or you can pay through your account to keep your booking secure.

Easol has partnered with XCover Protection to offer the option to buy additional protection on your booking. 

This can only be purchased during the checkout and cannot be added later on.

This is not managed by us so please follow XCover instructions on how to contact them. You can find the key points and what is/not is covered here: www.xcover.com/en/help/partners/easol

If you want to be covered, you have to select the option at checkout. 

Travel

A place full of beauty, nature and history. Nestled in the beautiful valley Valdichiana immersed in the nature of a Leopoldina house from the Medici Family times: 

Podere Sant'Apollonia, Via di Castroncello 47, 52043, Castiglion Fiorentino, Arezzo, ITALY

Google Maps Link

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FLORENCE AIRPORT - 1 hour drive or 1 hour train to Castiglion Fiorentino Station

PERUGIA AIRPORT - 1 hour drive or 1 hour train to Castiglion Fiorentino Station

PISA AIRPORT - 1.5 hour drive or 2 hours by train to Castiglion Fiorentino Station

BOLOGNA AIRPORT - 2 hours drive or 2.5 hours by train to Castiglion Fiorentino Station

ROME AIRPORT - 2 hours drive or 2.5 hours by train to Castiglion Fiorentino Station

Travel options:

  • Landing by plane? Book our Airport Shuttle (from Florence, Pisa, Perugia Airports and back) for a relaxing and easy journey to get to Flash pronto! 

If you would need to be dropped off or picked up from a local accommodation, close to Flash Festival, get in touch via email and we would be happy to accommodate.


  • Driving? Book a Car or Motorbike Parking Pass


  • Arriving by train? Book our designated Castiglion Fiorentino Train Station Shuttle Bus (Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, pre-book your time slot)


  • Staying in town? Book our Castiglion Fiorentino Town Centre shuttle: 4 Day Unlimited Trips to/from Castiglion Fiorentino Town Centre to Flash Festival and back. Ideal for who wants to visit the town centre


  • Staying in a private accommodation or villa nearby (15 minutes drive from Flash)? Book our special Flash Taxi! Our special private shuttle will pick you up from your villa and drop off at Flash Festival (and return) once a day, for all 4 days!


Note: We're in beautiful rural Tuscany, which means there are no taxis and public transport are extremely limited – plan ahead for the smoothest journey!

Italy gets lots of train strikes (no jokes), book an airport shuttle to avoid any issues! 

Yes! Car and Motorbike 4 Day Parking Passes are available and required if you're driving. Price per car/motorbike. We recommend reserving yours early to guarantee your spot!


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