Art Season & Museum Living
January
Uffizi, Accademia, Palazzo Strozzi - Gennaio è ideale per visitare i musei di Firenze con calma, quando l’arte torna a far parte della vita quotidiana.
Pitti Uomo - Uno dei principali eventi internazionali della moda maschile.
Inverno in Toscana - Luci cittadine, mercati stagionali e sapori locali.
Cucina invernale - Piatti tipici come ribollita, pappa al pomodoro e carni a lenta cottura.
Love, Craft & Global Moments
February
Florence Carnival Parade – 1 Feb A vibrant parade through the historic centre, filled with colour, music and festive atmosphere.
Antiquaria di Firenze (7-8 Feb) Florence’s historic antiques market featuring furniture, art pieces & vintage objects.
Pitti Taste & Fuori di Taste (7-9 Feb) Florence’s leading contemporary food fair with tastings, exhibitions, and citywide culinary events.
Chianti Classico Collection (17-18 Feb) A prestigious wine tasting event showcasing top Chianti Classico producers and vintages.
TESTO 2026 – Book & Publishing Fair ( 27 Feb - 1 Mar) A major fair exploring the world of books, with talks, workshops, author meetings, and publisher showcases.
Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (6–22 Feb) A world-class sporting event across Milan, Cortina and the Alps. Florence offers easy access for a day trip or short stay.
Spring Awakening, Art & City Traditions
March
Mark Rothko at Palazzo Strozzi – from 14 March- A major international retrospective dedicated to the master of American modern art.
Capodanno Fiorentino – 25 March - Florence’s historic New Year celebration, marking cultural renewal and local traditions.
Spring exhibitions & cultural weeks - Museums and galleries across the city welcome the new season.
Firenze Flower Show – 28–29 March - A spring floriculture market at Giardino Corsini with rare plants and creative workshops.
Frida Kahlo: Emotion – until 29 March - A dedicated exhibition exploring the artist’s emotional universe.
Renaissance in Bloom
April
Scoppio del Carro - Florence’s iconic Easter celebration in Piazza del Duomo, with fireworks.
Spring blossoms in Florence - Gardens from Boboli to the Rose Garden burst into bloom.
Flower & Spring Plant Market – 25 April - A colorful floriculture market at Giardino dell’Orticoltura.
Iris Garden Opening – 25 April–20 May - Near Piazzale Michelangelo, showcasing over 1,500 iris varieties.
International Handicrafts Fair (MIDA) (25 April ) - At Fortezza da Basso, this festival showcases global and Italian artisan crafts.
Florence Cocktail Week (16–22 April) - A celebration of cocktails and mixology across Florence’s top bars.
Spring Festivals, Music & Open Air
May
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino – through May - One of Italy’s most prestigious music festivals, featuring opera, symphonic concerts and ballet.
Trofeo Marzocco – 1 May - A historic flag-waving competition in Piazza della Signoria, with medieval costumes and pageantry.
Festa del Grillo – 25 May - An old local spring festival in Parco delle Cascine featuring music, entertainment, markets and community activities.
Cantine Aperte (24 – 25 May )- Across Tuscany, wineries open their doors for open cellar days.
Florentine Pride
June
Calcio Storico & Feast of San Giovanni – 24 June - Florence’s most iconic day, with the historic football match, processions and fireworks over the Arno.
Estate Fiorentina & Estate Fiesolana - Outdoor concerts, theatre and dance across historic squares, gardens and Fiesole.
Ville e Giardini Incantati - Orchestral and chamber concerts set in Medici Villas.
Summer Nights & Open-Air Culture
July
Estate Fiorentina - City-wide concerts, theatre, dance, talks and open-air cinema.
Estate Fiesolana - Classical music, jazz and international performances at the Roman Theatre of Fiesole.
Apriti Cinema - Open-air film screenings and special retrospectives in Piazza Pitti.
Summer Vibrance, Day Trips & Local Life
August
Ferragosto & Summer Celebrations – August 15 - Italy’s national holiday, celebrated with local festivals, food and summer traditions.
Versilia Coast (1–1.5 hours from Florence) - Viareggio & Forte dei Marmi –Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi and Pietrasanta for beaches, beach clubs and coastal culture.
Elba Island (2–3 hours) - Crystal-clear waters, coastal villages and outdoor adventures.
Tuscan Hill Towns & Villages - Fiesole – Fiesole, San Gimignano, Volterra and Certaldo, rich in history, views and summer events.