Looking for live music in Florence? Here are The Florentine’s picks for April. For updates and more, see TF’s events listings on our home page.
EASTER HYSTERIA @Flog
via Michele Mercati 24b, April 4
Flog Auditorium celebrates Easter with an Italian and international rock ‘n’ roll and ‘nu’ rockabilly line up: The Astrophonix, Classmates and The Drunken Nights. A night to shake it out the good old-fashioned way.
DRUMCODE @Obihall
via Fabrizio de Andrè, April 4
The Swedish techno label founded by Adam Beyer brings a collection of its best techno artists to Florence for one show at the Obihall.
HAPPY FEET SWING, NPBB Big Band @Ideal
via Il Prato 4/a, April 11
Part of a two-day swing, tap and Charleston dance workshop at Opus Ballet dance studio, a huge live swing event is sure to shake Florence from its winter rest. Everyone is welcome to join the party and dance hard on Saturday night! Reservations required: prenotazioni@swingdancesociety.it
CODY CHESNUTT UNPLUGGED @Sala Vanni piazza del Carmine 14, April 16
Experience a real soul and blues storytelling with Mr. Chesnutt (a.k.a. the Blues Troubadour), who will perform for a very special unplugged event at the prestigious Sala Vanni.
METAL FRIDAYS @The Old Stove
piazza della Signoria, April 17
Metal and hard-rock, featuring local bands, third Friday of every month. On Friday, April 17, catch Iron Small Valley.
CELLULOID JAM @Tasso Hostel
via Villani 15, April 17
This great Florentine electro-pop band’s debut album is about to be released by White Forest Records. Check out the live show for a mix of music and visual art that will wow you.