A View of Contemporary Society at the 2024 Florence Korea Film Festival

March 21 – 30: KOREA FILM FESTIVAL. Florence’s Korea Film Festival is returning for its 22nd edition.  Events will take place at venues across town, with screenings at Cinema La Compagnia (via Cavour 50/r), an exhibition at Palazzo Medici Riccardi (via de’ Ginori, 14), masterclasses in addition to a grand finale concert at Teatro Verdi (via Ghibellina, 99). The Korea Film Festival serves as an artistic celebration of the relationship between Korea and [...]

Florence’s FAI Spring Days 2024

  Twice a year, inaccessible cultural landmarks all over Italy are open to the public FAI Spring Days is back this year in March on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) is the National Trust for Italy, responsible for maintaining and restoring private historical landmarks throughout Italy. FAI is able to manage thousands of locations through donations or grants. Close to 750 locations will be open all around [...]

Voices’ European Festival of Journalism & Media Literacy 2024

In view of how the digital age continues to reshape the landscape of journalism, the three day event Voices: European Festival of Journalism and Media Literacy will be held in English from Thursday, March 14 through Saturday, March 16 at Stazione Leopolda.  Organized in conjunction with the EUI (European University Institute), the festival aims to bring journalists, media professionals, and anyone interested in the world of reporting together. The festival events aim to [...]

Basaglia ‘Asylum Farewell’ Anniversary Events

A festival honoring Franco Basaglia (1924-1980), the man who was responsible for the shutdown of all inhumane insane asylums in Italy, will run from March until July. The event “INSANE ASYLUM, FAREWELL! Franco Basaglia 100,” is organized by the theater group Chille de la Balanza, who lives in the former mental hospital in San Salvi, Florence.  Monday, March 11 marks the 100th anniversary of Franco Basaglia’s birth. A remake of the symbolic blue [...]

Piano Maestros Sokolov & Lonquich in Florence

This Monday, March 11 , Amici della Musica presents Grigory Sokolov on stage at Teatro del Maggio to perform his solo piano recital, interpreting the works of Bach, Chopin, and Schumann (piazzale Vittorio Gui 1, 8 pm). In the realm of classical music, few pianists command the same reverence as Grigory Sokolov. Celebrated for his extraordinary talent, Sokolov has left his mark on the musical landscape since his career began at the tender [...]

Free Florence Events for Women’s Day on March 8

  Friday, March 8: FESTA DELLA DONNA (International Women’s Day) International Women’s Day is a day honoring political, economic, and social achievements of women worldwide. Women in Italy celebrate the occasione by sharing meals and spending time together. Since WWII it has become synonymous to give mimosa blossoms to women as a symbol to show togetherness. Florence will be hosting events the week of International Women’s Day and on March 8, including art [...]

The Orchestra della Toscana’s Tribute & Contemporary Take on Mozart

ORT CONCERT.  Teatro Verdi, Via Ghibellina 99.  9 pm. Admission: €22 for a full price ticket, €18 for a reduced-price ticket, €10 for those under 30 and €5  for students. Diego Ceretta, the principal conductor of the Orchestra della Toscana will be conducting a musical homage to Mozart at the Teatro Verdi. The program consists of two of Mozart’s most iconic late concertos opened by one modern piece by artist and composer Lera [...]

An Evening of Russian Classical Music by ORT & Pianist Dmitry Masleev

Feb. 29: ORT concert conducted by Andrea Battistoni with soloist Dmitry Masleev (piano). Teatro Verdi, Via Giuseppe Verdi 11, Florence.  9 pm. Admission €22, reduced €18, under 30 €10, students €5. Teatro Verdi is hosting a performance by the Orchestra della Toscana conducted by globally-recognized Andrea Battistoni and accompanied by pianist Dmitry Masleev this Thursday evening. The program highlights Russian styles in music with Italian and Serbian influences, offering an evening of cross-cultural [...]

Roberto Innocenti’s Exhibition: ‘Illustrating Time’

Until May 26:  ILLUSTRATING TIME (Illustrare il Tempo) – ROBERTO INNOCENTI. Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Via Cavour 3 – Florence. Open daily 9 am – 7 pm, closed Wednesday. Admission: €10, or €7 reduced price.  Tuscany’s own Roberto Innocenti is recognized as the greatest Italian illustrator of our time, with an exquisite capability to transport the viewer into the scenes he portrays. While he is known for his illustrations of fables and traditional children’s [...]

Testo 2024: A Fair for Book Lovers

Focusing on the life cycle of a book, the third edition of TESTO comes to Stazione Leopolda on February 23 – 25 (10 am – 8 pm). Organized by Pitti Immagine, the program offers an in depth look at the world of literature. Last year’s events attracted more than 10,000 visitors exploring books and attending workshops, guided itineraries and special events presented by the publishing houses participating.  This year representatives from 150 will [...]