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

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New around Florence this October

Discover additions to Florence: design stores, restaurant openings + meeting places.

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Collezione Casamonti moves to lungarno Serristori

Roberto Casamonti’s collection of some 250 works moves into a newly restored home, bringing its Italian and international holdings together under one roof.

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Rachel Weinstock’s Piece of Cake at SOTTO al British

The British Institute of Florence is presenting Piece of Cake, a new exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Rachel Weinstock and curated by Jemma Elliott-Israelson through October 10.

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A methodical excavation of ideas: Meg Walters at Beast Gallery

The Australia-based artist returns to Italy with a luminous body of paintings exploring memory, mortality and the fleeting beauty of being alive.

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A Florentine pet atelier brings Renaissance craftsmanship to modern luxury

From bespoke beds and Murano glass bowls to wedding couture, Florence’s LOVE TEDICI is redefining the art of traveling—and living—with pets.

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“Broken: The Power of the Fragment” at Palazzo Strozzi

From ancient ruins to contemporary art, Palazzo Strozzi explores how fragments can preserve memory, embody loss and inspire new forms of meaning.

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Corri La Vita paints Florence pink

Florence’s annual charity run returns on September 27, combining sport, culture and breast cancer prevention across the city.

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Pitti Fragranze 2026: what’s new in the world of fragrance

Pitti Fragranze 24 is about to begin at Florence’s Stazione Leopolda, offering visitors the chance to discover fragrances and beauty offerings from 290 brands, 75 per cent of which come ...

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The observatory that has been watching (and measuring) Florence for 270 years

The Osservatorio Ximeniano, founded in 1756, is one of Europe’s oldest continuously operating scientific observatories.

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‘Beyond the Renaissance: From Dürer to Parmigianino’ at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

On display until January 5, the artists who defined printmaking are at the centre of the exhibition.

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Where craft meets nature: Artigianato e Palazzo returns to the Corsini Gardens

The historic Giardino Corsini becomes a showcase for 100 artisans and designers, where traditional skills meet contemporary creativity under the theme “Reconnecting with Nature”.

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Palazzuolo Strada Aperta returns

By the end of September, via Palazzuolo will boast 53 artist-designed shop shutters, alongside free workshops and street art tours.

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Orchestra & Champagne: A celebration of glamour and taste at The St. Regis Florence

Be serenaded by swing, enthralled by a sabrage show and enjoy a curated apertivo in the elegant setting.

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Inside Panerai’s centenary ‘Immersion’ exhibition

Museo Marino Marini hosts the exciting exhibition that marks 100 years of watchmaking.

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Game, set, Tuscany

The country hotels, wine estates and seaside family villages putting tennis at the heart of the Tuscan vacation.

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A renaissance of wellbeing at Villa San Michele

Relaxing at the new Guerlain spa and revitalizing with the La DoubleJ retreat.

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Ephemèra: a perfume experience in Florence

Along a quiet street beside Florence’s botanical gardens, Ephèmera invites visitors to discover the city—and themselves—through the art of scent.

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Can art change society? Florence to host a new generation of European changemakers

From Renaissance ideals to contemporary social challenges, the Better Society Academy will bring 30 creative practitioners to The Social Hub Florence Belfiore this October.

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Florence Literary Society’s Publishing Day returns in November

A full day of expert publishing advice, one-on-one feedback and networking in the heart of Florence.

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Creating MIRacoli: How Miriam Welsing has spent 25 years reinventing events in Italy

When Miriam Welsing arrived in Florence from the Netherlands in the early 1990s, she enrolled at the Accademia di Belle Arti, hoping to build a career in painting or textile ...

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Professional men’s tennis returns to Florence with ATP Challenger

After four years away from the international calendar, Match Ball Firenze Country Club will welcome professional tennis back this October.

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Florence marks the Feast of San Lorenzo

Art, tradition, art and civic pride on Monday, August 10.

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A rare Sansovino sculpture goes on display at Opificio delle Pietre Dure

Fresh from a major conservation campaign, the Madonna delle Muneghette will be exhibited until September 30 as part of the Opificio’s Caring for Art series.

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Accademia and Bargello launch photography contest

Visitors are invited to photograph the magic of Florence’s museums during special evening openings this August.

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