Summer

Seeking summer events? Have a read here for those as well as tips for coping with the heat and how best to spend summer in Florence. From summer hangouts to camps and music festivals, discover how to savour summer in the city. Take a peak at seasonal looks to help you beat the heat and save our line-ups of summer spots that only open for these hot months.

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8 summer reads about Italy

Historical fiction, cookbooks and memoirs to see you through the season.

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The latest at ever-active Manifattura Tabacchi

The former tobacco factory continues to innovate with new spaces and unmissable events.

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Summer selection at Hard Rock Cafe

From the World Burger Tour to a John Lennon Treasure Hunt and an unmissable brunch menu, there are plenty of reasons to stop by this summer.

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Oziare: recreating outdoor movie nights at home

Loungers, cocktails and TV screens in your own garden

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Dana Al Fardan plays Fiesole

First female Qatari composer + songwriter presents multi-sensory concert, Indigo.

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Swimming pools in Florence

8 pools for a cooling break this summer in the city

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Local food festivals around Florence

Dive deeper into the traditions of local communities through sagre.

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Best rooftop bars in Florence

Everyone loves a good rooftop bar, especially when temperatures spiral and we hunt down the faintest of breezes and the most fabulous of drinks. Here’s our round-up in Florence.  Stylish ...

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Outdoor cinema in Florence

Take your pick of the stellar selection of films under the stars.

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Outdoor summer hangouts in Florence

Summer’s here, and there’s no shortage of outdoor hangouts in Florence to soak up the season. Manifattura Tabacchi turns into a cultural hub every Thursday evening through July 25. Expect ...

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Pros and cons of the Italian “bagno”

Snippets from a lively lunchtime conversation at The Florentine

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5 tips for balance in the summer heat

From staying hydrated to eating light meals, here's how to survive the summer.

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Estate Fiorentina 2024: the summer sees Florence filled with festivals

From circus to jazz to film screenings, there will be something for every taste this summer.

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Culture in the hills: The Season at Villa La Pietra

Musicians, actors, dancers and university alumni take the stage at the picturesque NYU campus.

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Baroque + Brunello, taste the perfect pairing at the Argiano Baroque Music Festival

From August 18 to 27, four concerts offer an indulgent experience in the Sienese countryside.

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Summer series at Manifattura Tabacchi

Keep up with the ongoings at Manifattura Tabacchi this summer.

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6 summer spots in Tuscany

From beaches to mountains, here are our editors' suggestions for summering in Tuscany.

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Summer visions: a visual summary

Summer loving, ping pong and fritto misto: what's not to love about the long Italian summer.

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Palazzo Strozzi: Yan Pei-Ming’s “Painting Histories”

French-Chinese artist Yan Pei-Ming displays his personal and historical vision in a monographic show in Florence.

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Summer in Fiesole: culture and more

From daytime hikes to nighttime concerts, a packed summer of experiences awaits in the hillside town of Fiesole.

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“Il Quarto Uomo”: Coming full circle in Fiesole

The backstory of Hershey Felder's new piece of musical opera theatre, which will be staged in Fiesole on July 25.

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4 fun ways to spend summer

Ideas on how to make the most of these long summer months.

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Nico Vascellari at Forte Belvedere

Monographic show, MELMA, challenges the status quo.

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Summer hotspots in Florence

From riversides to parks, here are some of Florence's hotspots for Summer 2023.

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