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What’s on and events in Florence, Italy, including exhibitions, movies, music, travel and more.

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Publishing Day 2025: a renaissance for writers in Florence

Attendees meet with panelists, including literary agents, a book editor and a best-selling author.

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24-hour fitness at The Social Hub Belfiore

State-of-the-art Technogym equipment and a 50-metre pool bring limitless wellness to the city.

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A summer “Entre Dos Mundos”

The Ibero-American Film Festival’s summer series in Florence explores the pressing issues of our time.

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Effetto Venezia returns to Livorno for the 40th edition

This year’s cultural festival centres on women’s creativity.

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Experience art and adventure this summer with kids

Family-friendly activities to escape the city crowds this summer.

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The Tuscan landscapes of Ludovico Tommasi at Villa Il Palmerino

The drawings of post-Macchiaioli artist Ludovico Tommasi reveal the lyrical timelessness of Florentine beauty.

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Corpo Celeste: caring for the city and community through gesture

Dancer Virgilio Sieni brings the art of listening to little-known sacred places in Florence.

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Lied the Way Festival takes place in Florence

Training the next generation of women singers

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Museo Novecento: Lorenzo Bonechi exhibition

“La Città delle Donne” examines the role of the female figure in the Tuscan’s artist oeuvre.

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Cortona On The Move brings international photography to Tuscany

The 15th edition of the festival will be explored across 23 exhibitions until November 2.

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Music festivals in Tuscany this summer

Tuscany is pulling in a number of international acts for its summer music festival scene.

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The origin of form: Marino Marini in Arezzo

In Dialogue with Man, a retrospective featuring over 100 works including paintings and sculptures, will run all summer long at Fondazione Guido d’Arezzo.

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Beyond Florence: what’s on in Tuscany

In search of cooler climes, we head out to hilltop festivals and nights under the stars, with plenty of "sagra" and sunbathing thrown in.

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What’s on this summer: Estate Fiorentina

139 organisers, 121 widespread projects, four special themed events, 9 large festivals and 14 summer spaces until September 30.

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Florence’s urban evolution: Firenze Forma Continua LAB at Forte Belvedere

The installation and workshop space seeks to spread awareness and knowledge of the city’s urban evolution.

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Il Bisonte: experience the history of the Florentine leather company

Now open to the public in the frescoed rooms of Palazzo Corsini is the historical archive of Il Bisonte, showcasing 55 years of creative experimentation.

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The22 Wellness Summit: The Anima Blueprint takes place this September

Finding authenticity in wellness is the concept behind the events that mark The22’s fourth anniversary.

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Swimming pools in Florence

When the temperature and humidity become oppressive, a dip in a pool is a must. Here’s our pick of the swimming pools in the city and surroundings. 

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Haley Mellin at Museo Novecento

Until October 29, works by the American artist and environmentalist are hosted on the ground floor of the museum.

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Wang Yancheng at the Galleria dell’Accademia

The exhibition’s title conveys Wang Yancheng’s poetic vision, developing a painterly language based on a deep synthesis between East and West.

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Forte Belvedere reopens

Talks, concerts, guided tours, workshops, and more form the busy summer programme curated by MUS.E.

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Be inspired by women artists + artisans in Italy

Join the December 2025 Italy tour with Artemisia Gold and Kiki Keating.

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How Florence is celebrating San Giovanni

Ways to mark the city's patron saint’s day on June 24

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