The patron of Capannoli is Saint Bartholomew, celebrated on 24 August in the Abbey Church of San Bartolomeo Apostolo.
On the second Sunday of September, the National Bird Fair is held, while on 2 May the «kite festival» takes place at the Valdera airfield; in summer, the merchants' Notte Bianca is also held. The town also holds the Villa Baciocchi museums and the Porta Santo Pietro Belvedere gate.