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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.
This year's Incontri in Terra di Siena chamber music festival starts with a concert in Florence at Teatro Verdi on July 21.
Borgo Petriolo provides mill tours and bread making workshops as well as a farm shop and wholesome restaurant
If you can't get to the coast, make sure you change your way of life to cope with the heat this summer.
The city’s summer programme sees four months of fabulous activities, taking us through from June 1 to September 30, with 15 festivals, 137 projects, 118 widespread events, 3 special projects and 14 summer spaces.
Here are 7 ways to keep mosquitoes at bay this summer in Florence.
Make the mot of the chance to visit some of the city's dramatic defensive structures this summer.
Florence celebrates its patron saint, San Giovanni Battista (St John the Baptist) on June 24 with fantastic fochi (fireworks).
The Accademia Gallery will be open on Tuesday nights throughout the summer as well as extending its opening hours during the week.
Our list of the most happening places in Florence this summer, to grab a drink or a bite to eat whilst enjoying the great outdoors.
Head for the Arno this summer as the city's riversides explode with late-night entertainment, quality bars and great places to mingle.
The seasonal programme from June 1 to September 30 promises a fantastic four months of events and activities.
The American (Irish by adoption) multi-instrumentalist and neo-folk singer plays as part of Secret Florence, organized by Musicus Concentus.
Relax at these farms not far from the city, which offers plenty of fun activities for the whole family
This June, we’re joining forces with Ruffino Wines for four stellar conversations every Wednesday at 7pm on the Poggio Casciano wine estate.
The Italian garden is the setting for a series of high calibre events this season for a blissful experience just a short distance from Florence.
Beach ball: check. Bikini: check. A good book: not yet. Here’s our pick of Italy-centric reads for the summer months ahead, wherever you plan to spend the dog days. ...
August 1 / You have until September 1 to avail of the summer sales, so now’s the time to stock up on the bits you need before the good stuff ...
Maurizio is putting down his well-leafed copy of today’s La Nazione. He’s spotted us under our ombrellone and he’s determined to have a chat. I have nothing against some good ...
Florence sure knows how to do summer. It’s as intrinsic to the city character as knowing how to tie a scarf. Here’s our guide to Florence’s hottest hangouts this summer. ...
CINEMA/ River to River Florence Indian Film Festival 20th anniversary May 14-15 The River to River Florence Indian Film Festival marks its 20th anniversary with a special ...
There’s plenty planned for Ferragosto in Florence, the main August 15 holiday. Free music in the Giardino dell’ArteCultura Head to the Giardino dell’ArteCultura (via ...
Your day-by-day guide to spending the hottest and (usually) quietest month in Florence. 1 Saldi (sales) season is different this year, starting on August 1. Snap ...
CHARITY/ Run for Meyer Virtual Challenge July 9-12 Get moving for Meyer! The challenge is to run 5km, whenever and wherever you want, with every step supporting ...
August can feel like a slow month in Florence with shops closing and everyone hitting the beach. But if you’re around, seek shelter from the heat at some of these ...
