Every year, the Children's Carnival entertains and inspires the little ones at one of Florence's most popular theatres. Floats, games, magician shows as well as dance and theatre performances…

A cultural bridge between Italy and Japan, Nipponica introduces the Italian public to Japanese culture through tea ceremonies, art events, language courses and much, much more. It is held at…

An unusual art tour in Florence, ARTOUR-O features conventions and exhibitions that highlight the relationship between territory and contemporary art, endorsing Italy's artistic production.…

The annual Florence Carnival is an opportunity for pre-Lenten parties dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Catholic and Pagan celebrations take place alongside float parades departing…

The annual Florence Carnival is an opportunity for pre-Lenten parties dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Catholic and Pagan celebrations take place alongside float parades departing…

The Giotto Jazz Festival takes over venues in and around Florence, including churches, piazzas and the main stage at Teatro Giotto. The programme features concerts, gospel choirs, informal…

Following Milan's footsteps, Florence organises its own Salone del Mobile at Fortezza da Basso. Presenting products and ideas from around 200 exhibitors that specialise in home-furnishing…

The youngest of all the Pitti Immagine events, Taste is an exhibition about the pleasures of the table, exploring the cultural and biological diversity of food. It attracts both food…

Celtic music and dance fill the stage of Florence's Saschall theatre with Irlanda in Festa, a celebration of all things Irish. Watch the performances, browse original crafts and sample the…

On Good Friday the people of Grassina, a small town just outside Florence, re-enact the life and Passion of Christ through a colourful and detailed procession. In case of bad weather, the…

Every year on Easter Sunday, perfectly sane Florentine citizens gather in Piazza del Duomo to watch a dove-shaped rocket, called the "Colombina", fly out of the famous Duomo. It then ignites a…

The annual Florence Tango Festival welcomes top international dancers to the city's Saschall theatre among other venues. The programme includes shows, art exhibitions, workshops, dinners and…

Florence Archaeological Museum organises Abu Simbel - The Rescue of the Temples, Man and Technology. The exhibition documents the relocation of the colossal temples to counteract the threat of…

Tradition and innovation come together each year at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence for ART, one of the most prominent European arts and crafts fairs. Several themed areas showcase a wide…

Held in the town of Greve in Chianti, near Florence, the Flower and Plant Show is a large horticultural display and a popular annual favourite. Visitors come to enjoy both natural and…

Scents, essential oils, herbs and other nature-inspired products revive Florence's Renaissance tradition of perfumery at Boboli's Fragrances, offering visitors a pleasant olfactory experience.…

Inspired by Intercity, the fast train service across Europe, the Intercity Festival connects the theatre scene of Florence with that of other global cities in much the same way. Productions…

In May every year gardeners from all over the world flock to Florence's Piazzale Michelangelo, as the renowned Iris Garden opens its gates to the public for the International Iris Competition.…

Artisans and the Palace is a three-day fair held at Florence's Palazzo Corsini. Artisans from all over Europe use their stands as open-air workshops, demonstrating their skills in pottery…

Alla Corte del Vino is a wine fair held at Villa Le Corti in Florence. Visitors can taste and buy the great wines of Tuscany directly from more than 100 producers and learn more about the…