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Here’s our round-up for March 6-13, 2025.
Visarno Market returns for its 18th edition on March 8 and 9 at the historic Visarno Racecourse, or so-called “Ippodromo del Visarno”, in the heart of Cascine Park, bringing a unique experience that blends past and present through vintage treasures, handmade creations, and a deep appreciation for sustainability. Alongside a curated selection of exhibitors, visitors can enjoy engaging workshops, vibrant DJ sets, and a captivating puppet show. Open from 11am-7pm.
Find out moreThe large-scale wine tasting event brings together over 900 labels that represent the best of Tuscan wine, with guided tours by professional sommeliers available for an added learning experience. An artisanal chocolate tasting offers a happy source of sustenance as you go about the event, with olive oil and spirits also receiving dedicated areas.
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Inaugurated on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8 and on show until June 8, works by Chiara Baima Poma, Fatima Bianchi, Lucia Cantò, Parul B. Thacker and Tuli Mekondjo deeply investigate the relationship between art and spirituality across their diverse means of expression.
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The noted international contemporary artist presents a selection of works dating from 1968 to 2025, with the exhibition inviting onlookers to discover the French artist across ten rooms and the internal courtyard, focusing in particular on his connection with Italy and Tuscany.
See moreA free-entry concert of sacred choral music sung by the Concert Choir of the famed Phillips Exeter Academy from the USA takes place at 9pm on March 10, with music by Palestrina, Monteverdi, Pärt, Gabrielli, Bruckner, Rossi, Hogan, and others. Reservation preferred.
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Photographer Agnieszka Rayss documents archives and collections, analyzing the nature of acquisition and narration, and the role of museums as both custodians of knowledge and exhibition spaces for objects that are ethically controversial today.
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This spring, the works of talented local Anglo-Florentine artist John Griffiths (1970-2015) will be displayed alongside paintings by leading female Abstract Expressionists from The Levett Collection in the ground-floor exhibition space at The British Institute of Florence.
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Shakira joins forces with Hard Rock Cafe for international women’s month, consisting of a special menu with the pop star’s favourite dishes, as well as a Hips Don’t Lie cocktail (based on silver tequila with elderflower liquer, strawberries and cucumber), with part of the proceeds donated to educating young girls in Colombia via the Pies Descalzos Foundation. The partnership seeks to promote female empowerment through the unifying power of music with dedicated evenings across the month, including 80VOGLIA on March 8, starting at 9pm as the iconic sounds of the 80s creates an unforgettable dining experience, with the voices of Ilaria Pacini and Roberto Rospigliosi, Christian Fanti on keyboards, Luca Ferreri on bass, Francesco Ciampalini on guitar and Nicola Immer on drums.
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Paintings dedicated to Il Palmerino by Hungarian artist Ervin Attila Kassai capture glimpses of the garden in the various lights and seasons. During the opening soloist Martina Weber performs on the viola da gamba. From 5 to 8pm. Admission is free.
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A month of shows makes up the 12th edition of the festival dedicated to original contemporary productions that bridge the individual and the community. Among the titles is Bidibidobidiboo; the Italian premiere of Di cosa parla quando parla d’amore, the adaptation from Raymond Carver by Claudio Cirri; as well as the latest creation from the Sollicciano prison company, Affogo.
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Following the success of Mr. Arbitrium in 2022, the Rome-born and Pietrasanta-based artist returns to the city centre with the dual-site exhibition Il Cielo Sopra Firenze (The Sky Above Florence): The Watcher beside Basilica of San Lorenzo and two Korf17 sculptures framing the entrance of Palazzo Strozzi Sacrati, the headquarters of the Tuscany regional government.
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Works by Basque photographer Bego Anton portray witch hunts in an artistic and political need to demystify the figure of the witch, reminding us of the misogynistic roots.
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Discover Florence by Rickshaw – Slow, Stylish & Unforgettable Explore Florence like never before with The Golden Ticket – City Tours by Rickshaw. We offer private, elegant rickshaw tours t...
Wander_ability travel agency and Parla Italiano con Barbara Italian language school offer you an immersive Italian course in Maremma, one of the most authentic areas of Tuscany. One or two ...
Now open to the public in the beautifully frescoed rooms overlooking the monumental courtyard is a magical new space: the extraordinary historical archive of Il Bisonte. It preserves 55 years ...
In the heart of Florence, Officina del Marmo invites you to an unforgettable creative experience in our authentic artisan workshop. With your own hands, you can craft a unique marble object to take ho...
