The 90th edition of the International Crafts Fair is taking place in 2026 from April 25 to May 3 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, from 10 am to 8 pm. Organized by Firenze Fiera in collaboration with major institutions and trade associations, there is free entry from 8 to 10 pm (except for May 3, where the Fair will close at 8 pm). There are 500 exhibitors from Italy and around [...]
Just steps away from the iconic Ponte Vecchio, emerging Italian luxury brand Monte Sharp has unveiled its flagship store at Via Lambertesca 11R. Founded in 2022 under the creative direction of architect-designer Alfredo di Mauro in collaboration with Gianna Soria, Monte Sharp positions itself at the intersection of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. With the opening of its first store, customers are invited to immerse themselves in the brand’s creative vision – unconventional [...]
La Fierucola organizes a number of markets, and prides itself on its values of authenticity, and ethical and local trade. This year’s La Fierucola del Pane will take place on Saturday 6 September at Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, from 9 am until 7 pm. As always it will celebrate organic products, an impressive array of goods from small local producers and artisans. Visitors can get lost within the midst of quaint market [...]
The Textile Arts Festival is returning to Piazza Santa Croce for the first weekend of November (2-3), from 9 am to 7 pm. Offering sustainable fashion, organic food products and child friendly workshops, the unique exhibition-market is an unmissable event for lovers of all things textile. La Fierucola has been hosting artisan markets in Florence since 1984, connecting small business owners who have one of a kind artisan products to the residents [...]
The Ceramics Fair is back in Florence for its 25th edition; on October 5 and 6, Santa Croce square will be filled with tables offering every type of ceramic object from jewellery to crockery to home accessories. There will be a total of 95 artists on display from across Europe, with a number of events for everyone to enjoy. There will be opportunities for visitors to shop as well as clay workshops [...]
Thurs. 19 – Sun. 22: CREATTIVA. Fortezza da Basso. Open 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, last day until 4 pm. Admission: €10 online, €11 on site; for adults over 65 and kids ages 10 – 13, €6 online and €7 onsite; free admission for children up to and including age 9. Everything and anything you would need to create something with your hands will be on display and for sale at a new [...]
Sunday, April 23: FIERUCOLA DEI LEGNAIOLI ORGANIC & WOOD CRAFTS MARKET. Piazza Ognissanti. Hours: 9 am to 7 pm. Coming back for its ninth edition, the Fierucola dei Legnaioli Market returns with over 50 different booths to celebrate the skill and refinement that defines wood craftsmanship. With a range of exhibitors who specialize in the many transformative working methods, the market will share the work of carpenters, wood turners, inlayers, and other [...]
January 18 – 20, 2023. PITTI IMMAGINE BIMBO n.96. Fortezza da Basso, V.le Filippo Strozzi, 1, Florence. Pitti Immagine, a leading collection of Italian fashion-centered trade shows, presents biannual exhibitions in the city center of Florence. Pitti Bimbo’s signature clothes for kids return to the Fortezza da Basso for its 96th edition, with this year’s theme PITTIWAY representing the 2023-24 winter collections that will be unveiled. A creative vision displays itself amongst the [...]
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2: CERAMICS FAIR. Piazza Santa Croce. Open both days 10 am – 7 pm. Free admission. For more information, visit the website at http://www.artedellaceramica.net. The International Ceramics Fair is returning, bringing colorful, handmade items to Florence. Creations comprise plates, vases, mugs, teapots, design objects for the home and other decorative items. There will be 90 contemporary ceramic artists from all over Europe in attendance. A stunning variety of materials [...]
The European Institute of Design in Florence (IED) embodies innovation in the city of the Renaissance, reinterpreting the present with an eye to the future. As IED’s academic term draws to a close, 142 Italian and foreign students will receive diplomas for the completion of three-year courses in communication, design and fashion. In line with the theme CONNECT, the ceremony is set to take place on July 15 in a newly inaugurated [...]