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Here’s our round-up for January 16-23, 2025.
The twice-yearly men’s fashion trade fair returns with guest designers like Satoshi Kuwata, foundeer and creative director of Setchu, and many other trendsetters. The subsequent Pitti Filati and Vintage Selection events at the end of January will prove highlights for those operating in the sector.
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Brewers get their moment with the Fermento Birra network bringing together over 50 Italian breweries to determine the best in the business. From guided tastings to food stands and talks, the two-day event is an unmissable showcase of Italian craft beer.
See moreThe Florence Literary Society holds a launch party at Todo Modo, via dei Fossi 15, from 7-9pm on January 22, enjoying a glass of wine and meeting fellow writers. Free entry with ticket required via Eventbrite. The first event of the Florence Literary Society will be a writing workshop on short story beginnings and endings led by Canadian author Mark Anthony Jarman in February.
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To mark the first anniversary of the reopening of the complex, the Bargello Museums offer three free guided tours on Saturday, held at 10.30am, midday and 3pm, starting from Orsanmichele. The guided tours are free upon purchase of an entrance ticket to the museum, and last 40-45 minutes, with 20 people per tour.
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The rock-symphonic show dedicated to Queen celebrates ten years with a tour through main theatres. Much-loved hits by the band merge with a string orchestra and an engaging visual show. Timeless classics like ‘We Are The Champions’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ will inevitably get you singing along.
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A live performance by Roberto Ottaviano’s trio is dedicated to Steve Lacy on the 20th anniversary of his passing, in collaboration with Metastasio Jazz of Prato. Other memorable musical performances include the trio with Sicilian pianist Sade Mangiaracina.
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The exhibition of five Etruscan painted terracotta slabs from ancient Caere detail various myths and rites, with the works dating to the late 6th century BC. The recent discoveries were recovered in Cerveteri in 2019 by the Guardia di Finanza.
Find out moreThe first edition of the event organized by the Demasound Association brings together enthusiasts, students and professionals for meetings with the likes of Giuseppe Scarpato and other industry stalwarts. Reservation required by calling 3206273804 or emailing ass.demasound@gmail.com.
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Giving presence to the past on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the liberation, the works explore the partisan resistance and this fundamental chapter for Italian identity.
Find out more20 photographs taken by Hujar throughout his travels in Italy are on display, alongside 39 shots taken around the 1970s performing scene in Lower Manhattan.
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Palazzo Vecchio’s Salone dei Cinquecento is currently home to the Sala Grande exhibition that brings us back to when Giorgio Vasari went about enhancing the most magnificent of the Palazzo’s rooms. On display until March 9 will be La Sala Grande: Giorgio Vasari per Cosimo I De’ Medici, a small but significant display to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the architect and the Grand Duke who both passed away in 1574, and the glorious project that remains at the heart of Florentine civic life.
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La croce che fiorisce e le stimmate di Francesco, created to mark the 800th anniversary of the miracle, is a detailed display that was carefully curated by Sonia Chiodo, Giovanni Giura, Anna Pegoretti and Federico Rossi, situated in the winter refectory. Beginning with part of the permanent display in which the sprawling complex and its various functions are illustrated in the bird’s-eye view painting of the monuments that dates to 1718, Santa Croce is contextualized before we move on to the temporary display consisting of paintings and manuscripts that recount the evolution of the iconography of the Stigmata of Saint Francis.
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The artisanal workshops led by the “prince of antique dealers”, Stefano Bardini, and his son Ugo in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are the subject of an exhibition that journeys through the tradition of woodwork. Focusing on the artisanal expertise and production that made the Bardini workshops famous, the exhibition displays period objects and accessories which fascinated international patrons attracted to the dream of the Italian Renaissance. From January 19 to February 16, three free-entry meetings will dive into the art of woodworking and restoration, reservation required. by emailing info@musefirenze.it or calling 055 2768224.
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The rebuilding of the historic centre of Florence 80 years after the destruction caused by the Second World War is explored in detail, elaborating on how the post-war reconstruction process allowed the city to be reborn while respecting its identity.
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Experience summer evenings in the magical setting of Tenuta Poggio Casciano. An elegant picnic in the charming Garden overlooking the vineyards, where at the beautifully set tables you’ll find your basket ...
Phone photos live on your camera roll— but a framed portrait becomes part of your home, your story, your every day. This summer, I’m offering limited, story-driven photo sessions for families ...
La Fattoria is a versatile space that hosts events, and offers a range of experiences where there’s always something new to learn. Immerse yourself in one of our engaging workshops, ...
Enjoy exclusive access to renowned museums, palaces, and private estates. Delight in gourmet experiences with Michelin-starred chefs, from cooking classes to wine tours, foraging and truffle hunts. Ch...
