Pianeta Amiga

Will take place in EMPOLI (FLORENCE)
on September 26 and 27, 2026

After years of absence, the event returns to its origins, where it all began back in 1997.

 

Address: "Vela Margherita Hack" Event Space - Via Magolo, 32, 50053 Empoli FI (external link to Google Maps)

Event opening hours: Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Entry is free, but a €10 donation would greatly help the organizers cover the costs of the event.

Getting here

By car

Directions by car

Free parking available

  • From Florence: A1 Milano–Napoli → SGC Fi-Pi-Li. Take the SGC Firenze–Pisa–Livorno (Fi-Pi-Li) highway towards Pisa/Livorno.
  • From Pisa / Livorno: SGC Fi-Pi-Li highway towards Florence. Take the SGC Firenze–Pisa–Livorno (Fi-Pi-Li) towards Florence.
  • From Rome / Southern Italy: A1 highway towards Florence → SGC Fi-Pi-Li. Follow the A1 to the Florence Impruneta or Florence Scandicci exit. Take the SGC Firenze–Pisa–Livorno (Fi-Pi-Li) highway towards Pisa/Livorno.
  • From Bologna / Northern Italy: A1 highway towards Florence → SGC Fi-Pi-Li. Follow the A1 to the Florence Nord or Florence Scandicci exit. Take the SGC Firenze–Pisa–Livorno (Fi-Pi-Li) highway towards Pisa/Livorno.
  • Take the Empoli exit.
  • Free parking is available near the venue.
By train

Directions by train

  • From Florence: Direct line Florence SMN → Empoli. Regional trains run every 20-30 minutes.
  • From Pisa: Direct line Pisa Centrale → Empoli. Regional trains on the Pisa–Florence line, stopping at Empoli.
  • From Rome: High-speed train (AV) Rome Termini → Florence SMN + Regional train. Take the high-speed train from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella, then transfer to the regional train to Empoli.
  • From Milan: High-speed train (AV) Milan Centrale → Florence SMN + Regional train. Take the high-speed train from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella, then transfer to the regional train to Empoli.
  • From Bologna: High-speed train (AV) Bologna Centrale → Florence SMN + Regional train. Take the Frecciarossa high-speed train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella, then transfer to the regional train to Empoli.
  • Empoli station is located in the city center, and it is approximately a 40-minute walk from there to the venue. Taxi service is available directly outside the station or by calling +39 0571 73100.
  • Book tickets on Trenitalia.com or Italotreno.com.
By plane

Directions by plane

Nearest airport: Florence Peretola

  • Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) in Florence.
  • Car rental at the airport: Hertz, Avis, Europcar (booking recommended). Then take the SGC Firenze–Pisa–Livorno (Fi-Pi-Li) highway towards Pisa/Livorno, Empoli exit.
  • By train: Take the airport shuttle to Florence SMN station, then the regional train to Empoli.
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) in Pisa.
  • Car rental at the airport: Hertz, Avis, Europcar (booking recommended). Then take the SGC Firenze–Pisa–Livorno (Fi-Pi-Li) highway towards Florence, Empoli exit.
  • By train: Pisa Airport → Pisa Centrale → Regional train to Empoli.
  • Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) in Bologna.
  • Car rental at the airport: Hertz, Avis, Europcar (booking recommended). Take the A1 highway towards Florence Nord or Florence Scandicci, then merge onto the SGC Firenze–Pisa–Livorno (Fi-Pi-Li) highway towards Pisa/Livorno, Empoli exit.
  • By train: Bologna Airport → Bologna Centrale → Florence SMN → Regional train to Empoli.