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.
Mozart – Overtures & Arias - 20 March - A refined symphonic night featuring Mozart highlights and acclaimed soprano Jessica Pratt.
FAI Spring Days -21-22 March - Exclusive access to historic palaces and hidden sites normally closed to the public.
Capodanno Fiorentino – 25 March - Florence’s historic New Year celebration, marking cultural renewal and local traditions.
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 -5 April- 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.
Firenze Déco - An exhibition highlighting Florence’s role in the Art Deco movement.
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
Trofeo Marzocco (1 May) A historic flag-waving competition in Piazza della Signoria, with medieval costumes and pageantry.
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (12-24 May)- One of Italy’s most prestigious music festivals, featuring opera, symphonic concerts and ballet.
European Night of Museums (23 May )- A special evening of museum openings and cultural initiatives across Italy, with symbolic evening admission.
Festa del Grillo – 25 May - An old local spring festival in Parco delle Cascine featuring music, entertainment, markets and community activities.
Firenze Déco- throughout May - A refined exhibition exploring Florence’s role in Art Deco through decorative arts, fashion, graphics and design.
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
MusArt Festival - Open-air concerts by top Italian artists in UNESCO-listed Medici Park of Pratolino.
Cinema in Villa Bardini - Outdoor cinema with panoramic views of Florence from a stunning historic garden.
Apriti Cinema - Open-air film screenings and special retrospectives in Piazza Pitti.
Florence Dance Festival - International dance performances in the cloisters of Santa Maria Novella.
Firenze Déco - An exhibition on Florence's Art Deco heritage in art, fashion and design.
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.
AUTUMN CULTURE, ART & TUSCAN TRADITIONS
September
La Rificolona (Sept. 7) - Florence’s traditional lantern festival, filling the historic centre with illuminated paper lanterns and local celebrations.
Artigianato e Palazzo (Sept. 11–13) - Italian craftsmanship, contemporary design and artisan workshops set within the beautiful Giardino Corsini.
Palazzo Strozzi – Broken: The Power of the Fragment ( From sept. 25) - A major international exhibition exploring the power of fragments through Renaissance, modern and contemporary sculpture.
BIAF (sept. 26–Oct.4) - Florence’s prestigious Biennale Internazionale dell’Antiquariato, bringing together art, antiques and international collectors at Palazzo Corsini.
Tuscan Traditions & Harvest – Discover the season of the vendemmia, with wine traditions, the historic Carro Matto and the Festa dell’Uva in nearby Impruneta.
AUTUMN, ART, CINEMA & CULTURE
October
Fiera Internazionale della Ceramica (3–4 Oct.) Contemporary ceramics fair in Piazza Santa Croce, together around 90 ceramic artists from across Europe.
50 Giorni di Cinema (6 October–10 Dec.) Florence’s international cinema season begins, bringing a series of film festivals to the city.
Boccaccesca (8–11 Oct.) A celebration of Tuscan food, wine and craftsmanship in medieval Certaldo, just outside Florence.
Broken. The Power of the Fragment (throughout Oct.) Palazzo Strozzi explores an international contemporary art exhibition.
Artemisia Gentileschi in Florence (from 21 Oct.) The Museo degli Innocenti presents a major exhibition devoted to Artemisia Gentileschi.
Romanzo Criminale (23–31 Oct.) A new opera by Nicola Piovani at Teatro del Maggio, based on Giancarlo De Cataldo’s acclaimed novel.