With the Japanese Festival Florence rediscovers ancient arts and culture from the East. Held at Limonaia di Villa Strozzi, the event has a rich programme ranging from music, fashion and design…

The Florence Marathon organises men's and women's events, as well as a special non-competitive mini-run (Ginky Family Run) for kids and families. More than 6000 athletes tackle the picturesque…

Mickey Mouse and his enchanting friends spring from the storybooks onto the stage as Disney Live! tours Italy with three classic fairy tales. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and…

River to River is Florence's Indian film festival, featuring a collection of recent independent Indian movies as well as the latest films on India by directors from all over the world. It is…

Wine & Fashion Florence is a festival that celebrates what Italians love the most (after food!). Wine estates and fashion designers come together at Florence's Orsanmichele Museum to present…

Noel Noel is a family-friendly Christmas fair held at Florence's Stazione Leopolda, where exhibitors decorate their stands as creatively as possible. Chocolate stands, workshops, themed…

Few cities surpass the artistic heritage of Florence, and now the city stakes its claim for a place in the modern art world with this spectacular international Biennale, held every two years…

The Ponte Vecchio International Approach Championship is a golf competition held on a platform under the central arch of the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence. Sixteen professional players have…

For one month the entire town of Palazzuolo sul Senio, near Florence, becomes the stage for A Thousand Christmas Cribs, decorating squares, buildings, gardens and shops. Snow falling in the…

Every year the town of Fiesole, near Florence, celebrates the festive season with free cultural events and a Christmas market. The Christmas Festivities in Fiesole start in December and…

Art and Illusions is an exhibition at Florence's Palazzo Strozzi showcasing the history of Trompe l'oeil. The art technique employs extremely realistic imagery to create an optical illusion…

Held at Florence's Fortezza da Basso, Pitti Immagine Filati is a fashion fair showcasing the latest in fabric and knitwear products. Popular with the general public as well as major…

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…

The annual Worldwide Florentine Carnival is an opportunity for pre-Lenten parties with the people of some of Tuscany's most beautiful towns. Head to Florence itself or visit the nearby…

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…

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…

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.

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, attracting around 750 exhibitors and…

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

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.…