Events in Florence

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

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.

Wax upon a time. The Medici and the arts of ceroplastics

Until April 12, 2026, the Uffizi Galleries present the first major exhibition dedicated to Florentine collections of wax sculpture from the 16th and 17th centuries

The Best Concerts in Florence in 2026

Discover our selection of the best concerts in Florence in 2026.

Firenze Rocks 2026 is ready to roll with Lenny Kravitz, Robbie Williams, and The Cure!

The Firenze Rocks Festival will return on 12,13 and 14 June 2026, with Lenny Kravitz, The Cure, Robbie Williams, Salmo, Mogwai and more.

New Year’s Eve in Florence (welcoming 2026)

Florence New Year’s Eve 2025/26: free concerts in Santa Croce, jazz in Carmine, gospel in SS. Annunziata, countdown in Signoria + Scandicci show.

Pitti Immagine Uomo, 109: Motion

Pitti Immagine returns to Florence, holding the 109th edition of Pitti Uomo at Fortezza da Basso from 13 to 16 January 2026.

What to do in Florence for Christmas 2025

Discover all the events organized in Florence in December, especially the best ones to spend a good time waiting for Christmas.

Christmas markets in Florence

Discover the best Christmas markets in Florence: from the famous Santa Croce Christmas Market to the others.

The Patron Saint of the Belle Époque: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Visit the exhibition Toulouse-Lautrec – A Voyage in Paris of the Belle Époque at the Museo degli Innocenti in Florence.

Beato Angelico at the Palazzo Strozzi

Until July 2024, discover Anselm Kiefer, one of the greatest masters of contemporary art, at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence.

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.