Until July 20: TRACY EMIN: SEX AND SOLITUDE Palazzo Strozzi. Open Monday to Friday from 9 – 8 pm (Thursday until 11 pm), and weekends from 10 am to 8 pm. Admission: €17 for a regular ticket, and €6 for up to the age 18, with additional concession prices available on the event website. Curated by Arturo Galansino, offers an intimate exploration of one of the most provocative and influential artists of [...]
The public is invited to a complimentary performance of a condensed version of “Don Giovanni” by Mozart staged in the cool green of Pratolino Park on Friday, July 11 at 9 pm. This presentation of “Don Giovanni,” a comic opera, by Teatro del Maggio, Florence’s opera house, is inspired by street theatre. The summer production features professional singers and the young musicians of the Maggio Musicale Academy. To reserve a seat, send an [...]
One of Florence’s vibrant music festivals began on June 25. Fortunately, there are still two performances left in the Amici della Musica OFF festival. These final performances will take place on July 7 and July 10. Following last year’s success with the first-ever Amici della Musica OFF, the concert series continued this year. All of the concerts haven taken place at 9 pm in the Women’s Courtyard of the Istituto degli Innocenti. On [...]
Two events in Florence mark the iconic U.S. holiday: Caffè Giubbe Rosse, Piazza della Repubblica, 13 – 14/R. 7 – 9 pm. €35, includes food and beverages. This year’s TAA (Tuscan American Association) celebration of the 4th of July will take place in Florence’s central square. After speeches to mark the American holiday, sit and relax to enjoy a DJ set, drinks and food. Any American citizen who is visiting or living in [...]
The grand finale of NYU Florence annual artistic festival, The Season, will be “Candide,” will be staged in English on July 1 at Villa La Pietra’s Limonaia at 6:30 pm. La Pietra is accessible via public transportation by taking bus 25 to via Bolognese. A contemporary theatrical adaptation of Voltaire’s Candide, which links the antagonist’s journey to modern times. Featuring whimsical characters, poetic story-telling, voyages depicted through physical and martial art movements, singing and [...]
June 25 – 26, 2025: PITTI BIMBO 101. Fortezza da Basso, V.le Filippo Strozzi, 1. Open to buyers and the press Wednesday and Thursday 9 am – 6 pm. Pitti Bimbo is returning to Florence for two days to showcase new trends and timeless styles in children’s fashion. Pitti Bimbo is showcasing dozens of brands and will feature outfits for every occasion, from baby clothing to party attire to sportswear. The exhibitors present [...]
The summer solstice is approaching, and Florence’s historic convent-turned-café, the Cherubini Conservatory and Fiesole’s Roman theatre are offering plethora of free activities on the longest day of the year. Il Conventino is located on Via della Giana della Bella in Florence near Porta Romana. This year, in collaboration with Associazione Città Sostenibile (Sustainable City Association), Il Conventino is hosting its third celebration of International Yoga Day on June 21, the day of the [...]
Sat. 14 & Sun. 15: CALCIO STORICO SEMIFINALS. Piazza Santa Croce. Tickets are for sale at this link: https://cultura.comune.fi.it/tradizioni-popolari/calcio-storico/biglietti Florentine history comes to life with Calcio Storico, a violent mix of rugby and soccer. Its origins can be traced to ancient Rome where it was used as an exercise to train soldiers who ran, jumped and wrestled the form of jousts and tournaments. The game today is preceded by a procession in historical costume. There [...]
Two free concerts will be held at the basilica of Santa Croce and at the Opera del Duomo in central Florence on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 12. At 8:30 pm on Wednesday, June 4, the Florence Chamber Orchestra and the American Coral Ensemble will be performing a classical and gospel concert at the Basilica of Santa Croce. Admission is free but tickets must be booked ahead through their website, www.santacroceopera.it. The [...]
Until August 8: HUMANITAS | The Power of Love. Basilica of San Lorenzo, piazza San Lorenzo. Open Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5:30 pm. Admission to the church and the show: €9. Humanitas presents Tuscan artist Andrea Roggi’s nine new bronze sculptures celebrating peace, harmony, and human connection to nature. The exhibition’s sculptures are displayed both in front of the San Lorenzo basilica’s unfinished façade and side elevation, and alongside [...]