Expect a season packed with big names and unmissable musical events in Florence
With the new year, Florence is gearing up for a packed calendar of live music, from stadium-sized shows to big international tours stopping in Tuscany.
2026 brings major names and long-awaited returns, with artists like Lenny Kravitz, The Cure, Linkin Park, and Ben Harper set to light up the city, alongside some of Italy’s biggest stars, including Achille Lauro, Laura Pausini, and Cesare Cremonini.
Explore our selection of the best concerts in Florence in 2026 and start planning your nights out.
Renato Zero
February 11–15, 2026
Nelson Mandela Forum
Renato Zero brings his “L’ORAZERO” tour to Florence with multiple dates at the Mandela Forum, blending big classics with the theatrical flair he’s famous for. If you’re into grand production and iconic Italian pop moments, this is an easy yes.
Achille Lauro
March 21-22, 2026
Nelson Mandela Forum
Achille Lauro lands in Florence with his Palazzetti Live 2026 run, a tour that’s built for spectacle. Expect a high-energy show with bold visuals, a crowd-pleasing setlist, and all the drama you want from a Lauro night.
Blanco
April 20, 2026
Nelson Mandela Forum
Blanco’s first proper arena tour hits Florence for a night that’s likely to be equal parts raw and explosive. He’s one of those artists who turns emotions into volume, so this one should feel intense from the first chorus.
Elisa
May 3, 2026
Nelson Mandela Forum
Elisa returns to the big indoor venues with a show that usually balances powerful vocals and beautifully arranged moments. If you want a polished, high-quality live set that still feels heartfelt, this is one of the strongest picks of the season.
Firenze Rocks: Lenny Kravitz
June 12, 2026
Visarno Arena
Firenze Rocks kicks off with Lenny Kravitz, the kind of headliner who can do rock, funk, and soul in the same breath. Expect a festival-ready set full of swagger, riffs, and sing-along staples.
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Firenze Rocks: Robbie Williams
June 13, 2026
Visarno Arena
Robbie Williams at a festival is pure entertainment: huge pop energy, big choruses, and that “everyone’s part of the show” vibe. If you want a night that feels like a party from start to finish, put this at the top.
Firenze Rocks: The Cure
June 14, 2026
Visarno Arena
The Cure close Firenze Rocks with what’s always more than a concert: it’s atmosphere, intensity, and a catalog that hits hard across generations. Expect a long, immersive set with plenty of emotional peaks.
Cesare Cremonini
June 17, 2026
Ippodromo del Visarno (Visarno Arena)
Cremonini’s LIVE26 tour stops in Florence for a full-scale summer show, the kind designed for big crowds and big moments. If you grew up on his hits, this is one of those nights you’ll sing through without realizing it.
Linkin Park
June 26, 2026
Visarno Arena
Linkin Park return to Italy with the “From Zero World Tour” and Florence is on the route. Expect a massive production built for an arena crowd and a set designed to hit hard, from anthems to newer material.
Caparezza
June 27, 2026
Ippodromo del Visarno
Caparezza live is always a full-throttle experience: sharp lyrics, relentless pacing, and a crowd that knows every word. If you want a concert that feels like controlled chaos in the best way, this is it.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
June 28, 2026
Parco Mediceo di Pratolino (Musart Festival)
Musart’s Pratolino setting is made for Ben Harper’s warm, soulful sound. With The Innocent Criminals, expect a set that moves between groove, intimacy, and big sing-along moments under the trees.
Mannarino
July 4, 2026
Parco Mediceo di Pratolino (Musart Festival)
Mannarino brings his mix of songwriting and Mediterranean rhythms to Musart, which usually translates into a very physical live show. This is a great pick if you want something you can dance to, not just listen to.
Claudio Baglioni
July 16, 2026
Prato delle Cornacchie, Parco delle Cascine (Musart Festival)
Baglioni in Florence is always an event, and Musart makes it even more special with an open-air setting in the city. Expect a greatest-hits-heavy night, big emotions, and a crowd that sings every line.
Laura Pausini
November 6-7, 2026
Nelson Mandela Forum
Laura Pausini’s “Io Canto World Tour” arrives in Florence with the full international pop-show treatment: powerhouse vocals, big production, and a setlist built on hits. One of the season’s biggest indoor dates.
Lucio Corsi
November 27, 2026
Nelson Mandela Forum
Lucio Corsi’s Palasport 2026 date is for anyone who likes their pop a little more offbeat and imaginative. Expect storytelling, personality, and a show that feels different from the usual arena format.
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