Florence’s Pop Up Summer Cafés 2026, Part II

There is rarely a dull moment this summer in Florence. Here is the second half of a two-part guide to where residents and visitors are spending their evenings in an outdoor setting.

Villa Vittoria

Set in the Firenze Fiera park at Viale Filippo Strozzi 2, across from the Fortezza da Basso, the Villa Vittoria features a new and renovated space, welcoming all visitors. There is free entry except Post Office event nights on Thursday evenings, which takes place from 7:30 pm to 1 am, offering a drink, a buffet of food and live music (€20, €25 including a table reservation and live music, followed by a DJ set).  Alternatively on Thursday evenings, admission after 10:30 is €13, which includes a drink. To book, call (+39) 347 7077014 or send an email to info@villavittoriafirenze.com.

There is an enforced dress code, and according to their site, each evening is “designed for fun, dinners with songs and dances, captivating cocktails, and a relaxing atmosphere.”  This runs Wednesday to Saturday starting at 7:30 pm in the evening. More information can be found at villavittoriafirenze.com or @villavittoriafirenze on Instagram.

Love Orticoltura

Imagine something out of a magical storybook: a 19th-century greenhouse, a dragon-shaped fountain, and beautiful garden, all tied to the venue. Set in the Giardino dell’Orticoltura, with entrance at Via Vittorio Emanuele II 4, guests may enjoy all this and more, with a café serving up burgers, pinsa (a rectangular Roman-style pizza), in addition to gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, including felafel. Children and dogs are welcome—all may enjoy live music. More information can be found at lovebistrotculturale.eatbu.com or on their Instagram @love.orticoltura.   Love Orticoltura (Love is the acronym of the Luminous- Original-Vibrant-Energetic) is accessible from 4 pm to midnight on Monday, 9 pm to midnight Tuesday – Sunday.

Fico Bistrò

Founded in 2020 by two friends, Fico Bistrò sits inside the Area Pettini Burresi park at Via Faentina 145, in the Cure neighborhood, and welcomes and values people of all ages and backgrounds to visit. Fico Bistrò is open daily until September, and families are welcome to enjoy live music and livelier conversation within the venue. This year’s programming is curated in partnership with Kaleido, and a newly completed stage—made possible with support from the Burberry Foundation—now allows for shared screenings of sporting events alongside the live acts. More information can be found at ficobistrofirenze.eatbu.com or their Instagram @ficobistro_firenze.  Open daily 4 pm – midnight.

Light

Set in an urban garden in the Campo di Marte neighborhood (viale Fanti) is the place to go for nightly movie screenings in addition to vinyl sets, live music — including blues. Other activities include presentations, talks and yoga open to everyone.

Atollo

Set in an urban garden Located on Lungarno Aldo Moro on the eastern side of Florence, come enjoy delicious food and drink as you immerse yourself in rich musical experiences. This is the place to come to listen to electronic music: house, techno and electro in a riverside location.  Enjoy cocktails at sunset, hours are 6 pm to late, Thursday through Sunday

See their website atollo.life or Instagram @atollofirenze for more information. (H.R.D./ additional reporting by Will Fitzgerald)