Festa della Sensa
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📍 Ponte Vecchio
A maritime tradition revived in Florence with a symbolic blessing of the Arno River by the Mayor. The event includes a flotilla of boats and a historic reenactment at Ponte Vecchio.
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April 2026 🟢 HAPPENING NOW
Florence Wine Festival
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📍 Piazza Santa Croce
Held in Piazza Santa Croce, this festival features over 100 Tuscan wines, food stalls, and live music. Tickets are €25 for a full tasting session.
January 2026
New Year's Fireworks and Concert
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📍 Piazza Duomo
Florence celebrates the new year with a concert at Piazza Duomo featuring local orchestras and a fireworks display over the Duomo. Entry is FREE, but seats are limited and best claimed early.
Feast of the Epiphany
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📍 Various Locations
The Feast of the Epiphany in Florence includes processions and traditional rituals, especially in the Oltrarno district. Locals prepare traditional "cenci" candy, and the city’s historic churches host special Masses.
February 2026
Carnival of Florence
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📍 Piazza della Signoria
Florence’s Carnival is a lively event with parades, masks, and street performances. The highlight is the "Scherma di San Giorgio" sword fight at Piazza della Signoria, followed by a fireworks finale.
Florence International Film Festival
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📍 Cinema Odeon & Teatro Verdi
The festival showcases independent and international films at the Cinema Odeon and Teatro Verdi. Tickets start at €15 for individual screenings.
March 2026
Scoppio del Carro
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📍 Piazza Santa Croce
This centuries-old festival features a giant cart pulled by horses to Piazza Santa Croce, followed by a fireworks explosion. The cart is rebuilt each year by local artisans.
Art & Design Fair
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📍 Palazzo Strozzi
A three-day fair in Palazzo Strozzi featuring contemporary art, design, and artisan crafts. Entry is €10 for adults, with free entry for under 25s.
May 2026
May Festivals
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📍 Fiesole & Oltrarno
Florence’s May festivals include the historic "Festa di San Casciano" with processions, music, and traditional dances in the Fiesole hills. The city also hosts the "Festa dei Gigli" in the Oltrarno district.
Florence Flower Festival
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📍 Piazza Duomo & Piazza della Repubblica
The city is transformed into a floral masterpiece with over 200,000 flowers displayed in Piazza Duomo and Piazza della Repubblica. Entry is FREE, but photography tours are available for €20.
June 2026
Florence Pride
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📍 Piazza Santa Croce
Florence Pride is one of Italy’s largest LGBTQ+ events, featuring a parade through the city center and a main stage at Piazza Santa Croce. Entry is FREE, and the event is family-friendly.
Palio della Madonna della Neve
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📍 Piazza della Signoria
A medieval horse race in the streets of the historic city center, with 10 contrade competing for glory. Tickets for the race start at €30.
July 2026
Florence Jazz Festival
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📍 Piazza Santa Croce & Boboli Gardens
The festival brings top jazz musicians to Piazza Santa Croce and the Boboli Gardens. Tickets range from €20 to €50, depending on the venue.
Fireworks Night at Forte Belvedere
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📍 Forte Belvedere
A spectacular fireworks display set to music, visible from across the city. Entry is FREE, but seating is limited to 500 people and must be reserved.
August 2026
Festa della Rificolona
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📍 Oltrarno District
A traditional fish market and festival in the Oltrarno district, celebrating the return of the fishing season. The event includes grilled seafood, live music, and a folk parade.
Florence Food & Wine Festival
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📍 Piazza della Repubblica
Held in Piazza della Repubblica, this festival showcases Tuscan cuisine and wines. Tickets are €15 for a tasting, with full-day passes at €30.
September 2026
Florence Street Art Festival
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📍 San Frediano & Santo Spirito
A month-long festival featuring street artists from around the world creating murals in the San Frediano and Santo Spirito districts. Entry is FREE, with guided tours at €15.
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