Best events in Florence this month

Here’s our round-up for July 2025.

Throughout the summer
TOURS

Gates, towers and fortresses

Visit the likes of Forte Belvedere and Porta San Frediano with guided tours by MUS.E giving you a deep dive into the city’s centuries-old monuments.

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21 July 2025 - 29 July 2025
DANCE

Corpo Celeste

July 21-29 sees the second edition of Corpo Celeste by the Virgilio Sieni dance company, as part of Estate Fiorentina. Sacred sites become host to poetic performances, with lessons on gesture and talks forming part of the programme.

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7 July 2025
CHARITY

Viride Quartet

Organized by Le Dimore del Quartetto, a fundraising concert in Palazzo Corsini on July 7 raises funds for File Fondazione Italiana di Leniterapia, the charity working in the sector of palliative care. The repertoire includes Schubert, Verdi, Bartók, Dvořák and Mendelssohn.

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Until October 15
CULTURE

Firenze Forma Continua Lab

The Firenze Forma Continua Lab programme seeks to spread awareness and knowledge of the city’s cultural heritage and traditions. The installation-workshop space studies urban transformation from 750 BC to 1982, when the historic centre of Florence became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with guided tours and workshops built around the topic.

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8 July 2025 - 13 July 2025
MUSIC

Lied the Way

Taking place at Fondazione Mascarade Opera, via il Prato 56, classical music, poetry and music are combined for the festival that platforms female performers of the German art song form. Having begun as a community and workshop to empower women pianists in the art song space, it has since developed into a broader initiative that pushes boundaries and uncovers what women artists are able to create in supportive and nurturing environments. The programme commences on July 8 with ‘Wild Women of Song’ performed by Hagar Sharvit and Elenora Pertz, with a pre-concert aperitivo at 6pm. They are followed by ‘Tarot Songs’ with Clara Barbier Serrano and Joanna Kacperek on July 12, with a final concert on July 13.

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17 July 2025 - 27 July 2025
FESTIVALS

Musart Festival

The 10th edition of the annual summer highlight sees well-known names like Roberto Vecchioni, Loredana Bertè, Giovanni Allevi and Diodato in the picturesque setting of the Pratolino park, taking advantage of free shuttles and golf carts to connect you to the concert area. While there, don’t miss the chance to learn more about the garden’s many gems, with tour guides taking you to monumental works like Giambologna’s Colossus of the Apennines for the festival that involves more than just music.

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Until September 21
FESTIVALS

Open City Scandicci Estate Tuttifrutti

Over 130 events curated by 26 cultural entities cover the four-month calendar, transforming the area into a widespread stage with everything from contemporary dance, music, theatre and events for all ages, with jazz played in farms and choirs in parish churches forming part of the varied lineup.

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2 July 2025 - 16 July 2025
KIDS

Luglio Bambino

Luglio Bambino is an ample programme for little ones taking place from July 2-16 in Campi Bisenzio, Calenzano, Lastra a Signa, Sesto Fiorentino, Scandicci, Signa and Florence.

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Until September 8
EXHIBITIONS

Smisurata

Among the multiple ongoing exhibitions is a gathering together of some of the gallery’s large-format pieces, curated in collaboration with Ibrahim Kombarji, featuring works by the likes of Marco Bagnoli, Lorenzo Bonechi and Caterina De Nicola.

 

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Until October 31
FESTIVALS

Facciamo Festa

The streets and squares of the city are at the centre of a community-oriented festival that sees free of charge initiatives take place focused on strengthening ties between neighbours.

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Until October 19
EXHIBITIONS

1925-2025: 100 Years of the History of Science in Florence

Created on the occasion of the museum’s centenary, visitors are taken through 100 years of science, detailed through archive photos, historical documents, and scientific instruments. Unusual items like Friedrich von Knauss’ Writing Hand (1764) prove particularly enthralling, while animated books and a well-curated timeline provide ample opportunity for learning.

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Until July 20
EXHIBITIONS

Saul Zanolari - Portraits de Medici

30 stylized portraits of members of the Medici family and historical figures connected to them are reinterpreted by Zanolari through a contemporary lens. Reduced to the essence of their public image, the series reflects on identity, power and modernity, with hand-carved and hand-painted wooden panels.

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Until September 21
EXHIBITIONS

Wang Yancheng – Luce energia infinito

As part of the celebrations marking 550 years since the birth of Michelangelo, internationally renowned Franco-Chinese artist Wang Yancheng pays tribute to the works of the Renaissance genius with the exhibition Light, Energy, Infinity.

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Festival Orchestre Giovanili

The 26th edition of the festival of youth orchestras is made up of free entry performances with young performers from all over the world. Taking place until August 8, groups from Belgium, Ireland, Korea, Australia and more perform in piazza della Signoria under the Loggia dei Lanzi.

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Happening Now

HAPPENING NOW

Pizza + cocktails at Giotto

Three years after opening, pizzaiolo Marco Manzi’s city centre Giotto venue now features a cocktail bar with signature drinks by Ismaele Verrengia (previously Santa Cocktail Club and Four Seasons Florence). The award-winning pizzeria (three slices from Gambero Rosso and ranked 56th ...

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Craftsmanship experience at Il Bisonte Shop

On Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the historic IL BISONTE store on Via del Parione 31 in Florence will host a ...

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Musical evenings at Saporium Lounge

Every Wednesday and Thursday from 6.30 to 9.30pm, Saporium Lounge comes alive with a weekly event of live music and DJ sets. 9 July – Swing Duo 10 July – Vinyl DJ Set ...

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Buffet with a view

From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, every Thursday at the Fattoria, a generous buffet awaits you, featuring dishes prepared by our chefs, Vignamaggio’s artisanal cured meats, cheeses, savory pies, and ...

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