Events in Florence

The best events in Florence: exhibitions, concerts, summer festivals, theater and performances, cinema and annual events.

The Best Events in Florence in October 2026

Artemisia Gentileschi at the Innocenti, chestnut festivals, film weeks and a new opera at the Maggio: the best events in Florence this October.

Broken at Palazzo Strozzi: The Power of the Fragment

From ancient Egypt to Michelangelo and Rodin, over 80 works that tell their story through what’s missing A nose and a pair of lips carved in stone more than 3,000 years ago are all that remain of a portrait of the pharaoh Akhenaton. That fragment, on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New […]

Firenze Jazz Festival 2026: Program, Dates and Line-up

The Florence Jazz Festival runs 5-13 September 2026 with a new main stage at the Scuderie Reali. See the full program, venues and line-up.

Florence’s Outdoor Cinemas in Summer 2026

The most beautiful open-air cinemas in Florence. Here are our picks for the best places to catch a moonlit movie this summer.

Belvedere Firenze 2026: Art, Music and Culture at Forte Belvedere

From June 24 to October 16, 2026, Belvedere Firenze brings art exhibitions, live music, talks, guided visits and a panoramic café to Forte Belvedere in Florence.

Tales of Traces, Stones and Moonlight at Villa Romana

Jeewi Lee, Mona Schulzek and Jeehye Song bring together memory, matter and poetic fragments in Florence Villa Romana presents Tales of Traces, Stones and Moonlight, an exhibition dedicated to Jeewi Lee, Mona Schulzek and Jeehye Song, three artists awarded the Junger Westen Art Prize. The show brings their practices into dialogue through works that explore […]

Pitti Uomo and Italian Fashion Week

From June 16 to June 19 the historic Fortezza da Basso will open its gates to welcome over Pitti Immagine Uomo 110.

May 23: Night of the Museums in Florence

Florence also participates in the European Night of Museums 2024, on Saturday, May 18th.

Calcio Storico Fiorentino: Florence’s Most Brutal Tradition

Experience the Florentine historical event “Calcio Storico Fiorentino” as it returns to Florence this June, on 13, 14 and 24 June in Santa Croce.

Rothko in Florence at Palazzo Strozzi: a powerful exhibition in dialogue with the city

From March 14 to August 23, 2026, Palazzo Strozzi hosts Rothko in Florence, a major exhibition exploring Mark Rothko’s work in dialogue with the city’s artistic heritage.

What are the main annual events and festivals in Florence?
Florence is home to several major annual events, including historical parades, Calcio Storico, cultural festivals, fashion and design events, as well as Christmas markets and summer programs. Our event guides help you discover the key dates and recurring highlights each year.