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Here’s our round-up for November 12-19, 2026
From sports tracks to NBA courts, streets to catwalks, the sneaker has evolved from a functional sports shoe into a cultural icon and symbol of generations. This first-of-its-kind exhibition in Italy explores the sneaker’s journey through fashion, sport, music, design, technology and sustainability, revealing how a simple shoe became a universal cultural language.
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LEGO lovers delight as the theatre fills with brightly covered bricks as far as the eye can see. With displays and hands-on activities, both AFOLs (Adult Fans of Lego) and little ones enjoy the building sessions and interactive activities as well as the collector’s market.
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Ready or not, Christmas is coming! From November 14 until December 20, the Mercato di Natale fills piazza Santa Croce with festive cheer.
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Until January 4
TheexhibioafThe exhibition begins at Murate Art District and continues to the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, the Cenacolo del Fuligno and the Chiesa di San Salvatore in Ognissanti, all places impacted by the flood. For his Naturografie (“writing nature”), Ghezzi left prepared canvases in the Arno from June to September, allowing water, mud, sediment and plant life to shape them, which is why he describes himself as more a collector than a painter. The mud that once disfigured Florence becomes material for new work and the river becomes what curator Valentina Gensini calls a “living archive”. Viewers are invited to reflect critically on a river central to Florence, just as the community, through its solidarity in 1966, was central to the river, and to consider how the two might move forward together.
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Five days of queer cinema, art and culture form the series of screenings, discussions, performances and in-depth sessions that interrogate the contemporary world and provide a platform for voices and stories.
Find out moreThe popular format returns from 7-10pm on November 17, taking place at Nana Bianca, piazza del Cestello 10. Come to hear four failure stories told in English by marketer and strategist Sally Sakhvadze; global operations executive and entrepreneur Arash Palizban; global voice for new time culture Sandrine Kom; and gourmet blogger and culinary guide, Coral Sisk (Curious Appetite). The entrance ticket includes a networking aperitivo at The Stellar.
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The plot centres in Genoa in the mid-14th century, following Doge Boccanegra as he falls victim to various intrigues and conspiracies. The conflicts that plague the Republic of Genoa provide the backdrop to the drama conducted by James Conlon.
Get your ticketsA charity dinner takes place in collaboration with Cantina La-Vis, FISAR Firenze and the restaurant Blend Manifattura in support of Artemisia, an anti-violence organization. The evening of connection and awareness-raising will see 50% of proceeds donated.
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The contemporary cinema and art festival reaches its 19th edition, featuring artists’ films, exhibitions, video installations, projects for emerging artists and talks. Providing a space for creation, critical inquiry and the sharing of experiences, the programme extends across the city with special guests including Philippe Alain Michaud, Saodat Ismailova and Julian Rosefeldt.
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A solo exhibition traces over 40 years of conceptual and formal exploration by the architect, urban planner, designer and painter. Having been head of design coordination at Fiat Auto, Maioli began painting in 1985, and his body of work now reaches over 1,300 pieces characterized by structured compositions, vibrant colors and dynamic energy.
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Throughout the month, contemporary circus performances, theatre, dance and music form the widespread festival for all ages, with community-rooted venues and cultural hubs hosting the engaging live performances that are open to all.
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An exhibition held in the IED gallery spaces investigates the multifaceted nature of solitude through two complementary forms of expression. Both explore the interplay between presence and absence, sound and silence, presenting solitude as a shifting emotional experience that evolves throughout different stages of life and encompasses both moments of intensity and lightness.
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The exhibition explores Artemisia Gentileschi and the formative years she spent in Florence. It was here that the painter reached artistic maturity, became the first woman admitted to the Accademia delle Arti, received prestigious commissions from the Medici and moved within the intellectual circles of Galileo Galilei and other leading figures of the period. Focusing on this pivotal chapter of her career, the show is complemented by two masterpieces by Caravaggio. An exhibition ticket also includes access to the museum’s permanent collection, spread across more than four floors.
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The contemporary painter from Alabama has recently been named by TIME magazine as one of 100 most influential figures in the art world. Exhibited for the first time in Florence, 20 works dialogue with the paintings and sculptures of the Alberto Della Ragione Collection. The almost cinematic images are placed alongside a selection of poems by Lucille Clifton, Louise Glück and June Jordan.
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To mark the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis’s passing, Palazzo Medici Riccardi brings to life the story of Florentine devotion, artistic ambition and Medici patronage that defined the age. More than three centuries after their creation, four monumental canvases by Giuseppe Nicola Nasini return to Florence, depicting poignant episodes from the life of Saint Francis and offering a window into the spiritual world of Cosimo III de’ Medici.
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