From October 3, 2026, to February 14, 2027, Pistoia dedicates a new edition of its *In Visita* series to Carol Rama, one of the most original and independent figures in 20th-century Italian art.

Children are invited to join a reading adventure inspired by Caterina and her bear, led by the La Filastrocca nursery school. The session is designed to make books and storytelling a lively shared experience.

A video screening and literary tribute revisits the work and memory of Pistoia poet Roberto Carifi. Luigi Tassoni and Cesare Sartori introduce material connected with the poetry festival dedicated to him.

From Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, Piazza dello Spirito Santo in Pistoia will host the Puro Cioccolato Festival, three days dedicated to the taste of and passion for chocolate.

Civitek Festival brings three days of talks, workshops, installations, interviews and hands-on activities to La Cattedrale. The programme explores education in the age of artificial intelligence, wellbeing in the digital ecosystem, democracy and citizenship in the social-media era, and the design of future public policy and territories. Admission is free.

Boemondo APS leads a creative workshop for children aged 5–8 inspired by the wordless picture book The Telephone Game by Ilan Brenman, illustrated by Renato Moriconi. Children will experiment with different materials, imagination and shared reflection around the book.

Support Tennis Club Pistoia – Vannucci Piante as the men's team competes against CT Maglie in the 2026 Italian Serie A2 championship. The team contest features singles and doubles matches at the club's home courts.

A practical introduction to artificial intelligence and large language models with Roberto Tognelli. The workshop covers the technology’s history, ethical questions and responsible everyday use. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or smartphone. Admission is reserved for ARCI members.

Veronica Minucci presents Petardo (Vintura, 2026), an irreverent yet thoughtful novel that uses humour to explore mental health and the pressures of an increasingly competitive society. Elena Bernardini and Marco Innocenti join the author.

Maria Pace Ottieri presents her 2026 book The First Time We Were White, accompanied by the “Letture nello Spazio” reading group.

Historian Caterina Savasta concludes a four-part series on the hidden side of history with a meeting devoted to Joan of Arc. The talk examines the documented life, trial and enduring legend of one of medieval Europe’s most compelling figures.

Experience local football in Pistoia as FC Pistoiese hosts Castellanzese at Stadio Marcello Melani.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 18:00. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Fortitudo Bologna for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 20:30. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Juvecaserta 2021 for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Experience local football in Pistoia as FC Pistoiese hosts Tropical Coriano at Stadio Marcello Melani.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 18:00. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Valtur Brindisi for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 18:00. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Dole Basket Rimini for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 20:30. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Avellino Basket for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 20:30. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Dinamo Sassari for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 18:00. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Unieuro Forlì for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 18:00. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Sella Cento for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 20:30. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Juvi Cremona for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Home basketball game in the 2026/27 Italian Serie A2 season. Tip-off 18:00. Experience Italian Serie A2 basketball as Lumos Pistoia Basket welcomes Urania Milano for a home fixture at the PalaCarrara – LumoSquare arena in Pistoia.Venue: PalaCarrara, Via Enrico Fermi 100, Pistoia. Match times and dates may be subject to league changes; check the official calendar before attending. The listed end time is indicative.Official sources: Pistoia Basket calendar and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.