What’s on and events in Florence, Italy, including exhibitions, movies, music, travel and more.
Four days of spectacular dance events! Energy and talent, grace and harmony, depth and lightness of expression characterize this exciting event. Enjoy over 500 events ranging from traditional to contemporary ...
This year's seventh annual Mardi Gras celebration promises to be the best one yet. Get a good spot along the route and grab your confetti to toss as you watch the dancers and musicians shimmy and shake their way to Fat Tuesday. The colourful parade will wind its way
This exhibition is devoted to the finalists in the Emerging Talents Award designed to promote young Italian artists and draw international attention to their work. Contributions from the 25 artists-painting, video, sculpture, graphics, photography and installations-are displayed in five sections of the rooms of the Strozzina. For
Art and folly, psychoanalysis and creativity: an exhibition that tells the fascinating relationship between artistic production and mental unease. This show, created on an idea by Vittorio Sgarbi, represents the first attempt to investigate the relationship between art and madness. Van Gogh, Kirchner, Munch, Ernst, Dix, Grosz, Guttuso, Mafai and
If you’re looking for a truly original show then look no further. The stars of this performance are huge liquid bubbles created and wielded by international Catalan mime artist and ...
Come and enjoy this innovative dance company perform the cream of the company’s repertoire of choreography by David Parsons. For more information, call 055/212320 or visit www.teatroverdifirenze.it
This annual fair at the Fortezza da Basso showcases underwear, household linen and textiles for furnishings. Many local and international textile producers have stands, and visitors come from far and ...
With this exhibition, the city of Lucca pays homage to its distinguished citizen Pompeo Batoni on the 300th anniversary of his birth. Batoni studied in Lucca, Rome and then England, where he became one of the most famous painters of the British aristocracy. Two other international exhibitions have recently
This exhibition of over 300 work outfits, 15,000 images and 60 display screens showcases the history of workwear, how it has evolved and how it has inspired modern fashions for over a hundred years. A special section is dedicated to the theme of safety at work and innovations in
This exhibition takes a fascinating look at the city and surrounding hills. Featuring a collection of photos of Florence taken from various view points around the city (charts alongside each picture indicate places of interest), the exhibition provides both a great way for new arrivals to get to know Florence
After enjoying huge success with the Four Seasons show last year, Apassionata is back with Grand Voyage. This family show brings horses onto the stage where they perform alongside world-class dancers. Talented riders and will enchant you as they take you on a spectacular trip around the globe.
This fair for vintage aficionados is not to be missed. Rummage through styles of the past and find new trends for today. Vintage selection showcases clothing, accessories and designer objects at the Stazione Leopolda. For more information, see www.stazione-leopolda.com.
Celebrate the inauguration of the United States' 44th president, Barack Obama. The event runs until 9pm, with a blood drive in the afternoon (1:00pm-4:30pm) followed by a live screening of the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address at 5:30pm. Afterwards, enjoy a prosecco toast, gospel