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Italian Opera
1 Jan 2026 → 30 Dec 2026
Ex Church of Santa Monaca
Enjoy concerts of famous opera arias by Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, and Mozart at the ex-monastery of Santa Monaca.
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Mozart & Rossini at St. Mark's
17 Jan 2026 → 19 Dec 2026
St. Mark's Church
At St. Mark's Church, soloists in historical costumes will perform duets by Mozart and Rossini.
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Verdi & Puccini – Arias and Duets at St. Mark’s
24 Jan 2026 → 25 Dec 2026
St. Mark's Church
Exceptional soloists will perform arias and duets by Verdi and Puccini at the Anglican Church of St. Mark’s in Florence.
Music
The Four Seasons, Air and Little Night Music - Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina - Auditorium Santo Stefano al Ponte
21 Feb 2026 → 3 Jan 2027
Auditorium Santo Stefano al Ponte
Starting February 2026, the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina will perform symphonic concerts every Saturday at Auditorium Santo Stefano al Ponte.
Music
La Traviata - St. Mark's Anglican Church
7 Mar 2026 → 5 Dec 2026
St. Mark's Church
At St Mark’s Anglican Church, a different arrangement of the classic work by Verdi . The Opera is performed by professional singers in costumes and scenery and with choir , accompanied by piano and string ensemble.
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Ottone Rosai. A Poet Above All
7 Mar 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
Museo Novecento
The exhibition explores Ottone Rosai's life and work, highlighting his connection to Florence and significant places.
NatureHistory
Villa La Quiete, Inauguration of the Garden’s Opening Season
8 Mar 2026 → 31 Oct 2026
Villa La Quiete
On March 8, 2026, Villa La Quiete's historic Garden will reopen to the public for International Women’s Day.
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Women's Day: Villa La Quiete, Inauguration of the Garden’s Opening Season
8 Mar 2026 → 31 Oct 2026
Villa La Quiete
The Garden of Villa La Quiete will reopen to the public on March 8, 2026, for International Women’s Day.
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Indipendenza Antiquaria
14 Mar 2026 → 20 Dec 2026
Piazza Indipendenza
An antiques fair occurs in Piazza Indipendenza gardens every 3rd weekend of the month, excluding July and August.
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La Fierucola - Market fairs
15 Mar 2026 → 20 Dec 2026
Piazza del Carmine
Fierucola promotes organic farming and traditional handicrafts from small family farms.
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The Egypt of Dreams | Stibbert Museum
27 Mar 2026 → 1 Nov 2026
Museo Stibbert
The Stibbert Museum's exhibition 'Dreamed Egypt' runs from March 27 to November 1, 2026.
Shopping
Savonarola Antiquaria - antique market
5 Apr 2026 → 6 Dec 2026
Piazza Savonarola
The 'Savonarola Antiquaria' antique market, organized by Anva Confesercenti Firenze, features over 60 vendors.
Culture
The Unveiled Library: The Fantastic Bestiary
11 Apr 2026 → 31 Oct 2026
Museo di San Marco
From April 11 to October 31, 2026, Museo di San Marco will feature The Unveiled Library: The Fantastic Bestiary exhibition.
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Florence in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s
7 May 2026 → 18 Oct 2026
Bardini Villa
From May 7 to October 18, 2026, Villa Bardini hosts an exhibition on Florence in the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
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Florence in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. From the Foto Locchi Archive
7 May 2026 → 18 Oct 2026
Bardini Villa
From May 7 to October 18, 2026, Villa Bardini hosts an exhibition featuring images from the Foto Locchi Archive, capturing Florence in the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
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Ferdinando Sarmi New York – A Journey in Fashion from Florence to Fifth Avenue
18 Jun 2026 → 31 Dec 2026
Museum of Costume and Fashion - Pitti Palace
An exhibition on Ferdinando Sarmi's fashion journey from Florence to Fifth Avenue will run from June 18 to December 31.
Culture
Mirabilia graphica - Micrographic Calligrams of Ignazio Muligino
18 Jun 2026 → 18 Oct 2026
Galileo Museum
The Museo Galileo hosts an exhibition on calligrams by Francesco Ignazio Muligino from June 18 to October 18.
CultureNatureHistory
Extinct Animals Within Reach – Tactile Temporary Exhibition at the Botanical Garden
19 Jun 2026 → 11 Oct 2026
Museo di Storia Naturale dell'Università di Firenze - Botanical Garden, Giardino dei Semplici
A tactile exhibition on extinct animals will be held at the Botanical Garden, featuring Braille texts.
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Drama: Four Acts
24 Jun 2026 → 16 Oct 2026
Forte di Belvedere
Forte di Belvedere reopens for summer 2026 with a diverse cultural program as part of the Estate Fiorentina festival.
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The Four Seasons, Air and Little Night Music - Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina - Zeffirelli Museum
1 Jul 2026 → 29 Dec 2026
Franco Zeffirelli Foundation
From March 4, 2026, the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina will resume symphonic concerts at the Museo Zeffirelli, led by Marco Lorenzini.
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Florence and the U.S. The Story of a Friendship al Giardino Bardini di Firenze
2 Jul 2026 → 18 Oct 2026
Giardino Bardini
The exhibition 'Florence and the U.S.: The Story of a Friendship' at Giardino Bardini celebrates 250 years of American independence.
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Toscana architetture 2000-2025
4 Sep 2026 → 9 Oct 2026
Palazzo Guadagni Strozzi Sacrati
The exhibition “Tuscany. Architecture 2000–2025” will be on display at Palazzo Guadagni Strozzi Sacrati from September 4 to October 9, 2026.
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OF BOXES AND CEILINGS – 180 posters for the city
15 Sep 2026 → 15 Oct 2026
City of Florence
The project OF BOXES AND CEILINGS features 180 posters addressing gender stereotypes and violence, promoted by the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence.
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Irene Dionisio. Miracola
17 Sep 2026 → 22 Nov 2026
MAD Murate Art District
MAD Murate Art District features Miracola, a new exhibition by filmmaker and artist Irene Dionisio.
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FFF Fortissimissimo Firenze Festival 2026 - Amici della Musica
18 Sep 2026 → 7 Oct 2026
Buontalenti Palace
The Fortissimissimo Firenze Festival, now in its 10th edition, supports emerging classical music talents.
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The stones sleep outdoors
19 Sep 2026 → 3 Jan 2027
Museo di Storia Naturale dell'Università di Firenze - Zoology - La Specola
Carlotta Valente's exhibition, Stones Sleep Outdoors, will be on view at Museo della Specola from September 19, 2026, to January 3, 2027.
Culture
St Francis of Assisi and Giuseppe Nicola Nasini. An episode of Medici patronage
24 Sep 2026 → 31 Jan 2027
Medici Riccardi Palace
Palazzo Medici Riccardi showcases four large canvases by Giuseppe Nicola Nasini to commemorate the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi's death.
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Georgofili, November 4, 1966 – Photo Exhibition
25 Sep 2026 → 17 Dec 2026
Accademia dei Georgofili
A photo exhibition commemorates the 1966 Arno flood and its impact on the Accademia dei Georgofili.
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Broken. The Power of the Fragment
25 Sep 2026 → 24 Jan 2027
Palazzo Strozzi
Palazzo Strozzi hosts the exhibition Broken from September 25, 2026, to January 24, 2027.
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Guided tour of the Caveau at Manifattura Tabacchi (former tobacco factory)
26 Sep 2026 → 31 Oct 2026
Manifattura Tabacchi
The Caveau at Manifattura Tabacchi will be open for visits in 2026, showcasing its unique historical heritage.
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The International Biennial of Antiques in Florence
26 Sep 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
Palazzo Corsini sull'Arno
The International Antiques Biennale, a prominent event in Florence, occurs every two years in even-numbered years.
Music
Wozzeck - Teatro del Maggio Fiorentino
27 Sep 2026 → 3 Oct 2026
Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
In the 2026 season, Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino presents Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, conducted by Thomas Guggeis.
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Music Everywhere: The ORT in Florence's Neighborhoods 2026
1 Oct 2026 → 21 Nov 2026
Casa della Carità - Caritas Diocesana di Firenze
The Orchestra della Toscana will perform nine free concerts across Florence’s districts from October 1 to November 21, 2026.
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Exhibition of plants and flowers 2026
2 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
Giardino dell'Orticoltura
The Horticulture Garden will host an exhibition of plants and flowers from October 2 to 4, 2026, featuring over 70 exhibitors.
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International Ceramics Fair
3 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
Piazza Santa Croce
Piazza Santa Croce will host a large open-air gallery featuring 100 ceramic artists from Italy and Europe.
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Sake Days 2026
3 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
Il Conventino
Sake Days will take place at Il Conventino in Florence on October 3 and 4, 2026, focusing on sake culture and Japanese cuisine.
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Amana Melomé: Recalibrated
3 Oct 2026
Teatro Niccolini
Amana Melomé will perform at the Niccolini Theatre in Florence on October 3, 2026.
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ORT - Puccini a Firenze
3 Oct 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
Teatro Verdi
An international choral project by Choralspace will take place in Florence, featuring a diverse range of performances.
Culture
Sunday at the museum on October 4, 2026
4 Oct 2026
Uffizi Gallery
State Museums will be free on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as part of the monthly free admission on the first Sunday.
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Jan Kalousek: The songs that made me
4 Oct 2026
Teatro Niccolini
Czech-Canadian singer-songwriter Jan Kalousek will perform at the Niccolini Theatre in Florence on October 4, accompanied by a band.
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Luciano Ligabue - Certe notti 2026
6 Oct 2026
Nelson Mandela Forum
Luciano Ligabue will tour Italy with La Notte di Certe Notti, starting at the Arena di Verona and including major indoor venues.
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Encuentros Entre dos Mundos
7 Oct 2026 → 21 Oct 2026
Cinema Paradiso – 25hours Hotel
Encuentros Entre dos Mundos will take place from October 7 to 21 at Cinema Paradiso and Cinema Antella.
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