Free museums, markets, parties and festivals. This and many others are the events scheduled this weekend in Florence and the surrounding area. Below is a selection of events not to be missed in the city.
At Cinema La Compagnia a review dedicated to the masterpieces of world cinema of the 20th century
Rediscover the best of world cinema of the 20th century through a review of timeless masterpieces to be seen again in theaters in the original language, thanks to the precious collaboration with CSC – Cineteca Nazionale: it is the new series of titles of the “Compagnia Cult” review scheduled until end of June 2024 at the ‘La Compagnia’ cinema in Florence. All the info here.
European Night of Museums, free entry to the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
On the evening of May 18, the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Florence will be open to the public free of charge in the evening. To enter you will not need a ticket or reservation. With this initiative, the Museum joins the European Night of Museums and the International Museum Day of ICOM (International Council of Museums). All the info here.
Festival of creative work, at the Visarno Hippodrome markets, music and street food with “Vivo”
After the postponement due to bad weather, VIVO – Creative Labor Day is finally in the starting blocks, initially scheduled for May 1st and now scheduled for Sunday May 19th. Immersed in the greenery of the Visarno Hippodrome in Florence, it will be possible to explore the Creative Market and the artisanal works presented by the exhibitors, taste the delicacies offered by selected food trucks and, last but certainly not least, enjoy the DJ sets of great Italian artists and international. All the info here.
Empolissima
Finally a new foray into the center for the traditional ANVA-Confersercenti market; The spring edition of Empolissima will take place on Sunday 19 May. The location of the stalls concentrated between via Roma and via Tinto da Battifolle has been confirmed with spaces redesigned to coexist with the many city construction sites and careful selection of operators. All the info here.
Galluzzo at the fair
Galluzzo at the fair will be held on Sunday 19 May in Piazza al Galluzzo. The square will be filled with a market selling various items, clothing, bags and shoes, costume jewellery, household linen. There will be no shortage of displays with cured meats and cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables. All the info here.
The Fierucola in Santo Spirito
On Sunday 19 May in Piazza Santo Spirito in Florence, La Fierucola returns, the traditional local producers’ market which each time follows a special theme. La Fierucola is an open-air market that offers products from local companies, in the name of organic and biodynamic. There will be seasonal food products, but also craftsmanship, always strictly natural. All the info here.
Delight festival: street food and vintage market at the Limonaia di Villa Strozzi
The “Delight Festival” arrives on Sunday 19 May at the Limonaia of Villa Strozzi, a combination of street food and a vintage market in collaboration with Only Usato. All the info here.
Good bike festival
The traveling event to celebrate the world of cycling on the occasion of the historic passage of the Tour de France in Italy. Good Bike! Gente di Bici is a traveling event with free entry that will take place within this great celebration, a real tour between the cities of departures and arrivals of the Grande Boucle, to celebrate the Tour de France and its 1st time in Italy and to promote the culture of the cycling world. A village with street food and activities will be set up near the Ferris wheel. All the info here.
Antiquarian independence
On Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May, the historic appointment with Indipendenza Antiquaria returns to Florence, like every third Sunday of the month and the previous Saturday. The event which has taken place every month for over 18 years (excluding July and August), boasts the presence of more than 100 operators in the antiques sector from all over Italy and an audience of enthusiasts who come from all over Tuscany. All the info here.
Creative Factory in Piazza SS Annunziata
Creative Factory, the urban market organized by the Heyart Association, returns to the heart of Florence, from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May. Markers from all over Italy, whose common denominators are uniqueness and handmade production, will present their brands in Piazza della Santissima Annunziata in Florence. All the info here.
Florence Vintage Market
Three days of vintage at Palazzo Corsini. The Florence Vintage Market, the vintage clothing and accessories market organized by the File Foundation (Italian lenitherapy foundation), is back for its ninth edition. Appointment at Palazzo Corsini. Inside, a vast selection of high quality women’s and men’s clothing is offered, as well as personal and home accessories. All the info here.
At Palazzo Strozzi the great exhibition “Anselm Kiefer. Fallen Angels”
Palazzo Strozzi hosts a large exhibition conceived and created together with one of the most important artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, Anselm Kiefer. The exhibition allows you to come into direct contact with the great German master through a journey between historical works and new productions, including a new large work created in dialogue with the Renaissance courtyard. All the info here.
At Cinema La Compagnia three documentaries on football that you don’t expect
The union between the big screen and the game of football, realized several times in some masterpieces of the history of cinema, is renewed with the review of three documentaries, entitled In campo – Il calcio al cinema with Ultimo Uomo, scheduled at the La cinema Company of Florence. The event organized in collaboration with the online magazine Ultimo romano and with CineAgenzia, and offers the viewer three unpublished and incredible stories on the theme of football, which concern distant places, impossible situations, apparently unattainable dreams which transform the playing field into a fairytale place with a happy ending. All the info here.
Ars Manualis, an event dedicated to artistic craftsmanship
From Thursday 16 April to Sunday 19 May in Florence, Ars Manualis will be held, an event dedicated to artistic craftsmanship which is held every month in various squares of the Tuscan capital. During the event, scheduled for both days in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, you will be able to get lost among the stalls of a real open-air showroom. Ars Manualis, in fact, was born with the aim of bringing the excellence of know-how “to the streets”. All the info here.
Appenninia Wine Festival 2024
The ‘Appenninia Wine Festival Vicchio’ returns to Vicchio on 19 and 20 May, now in its second edition. An exhibition dedicated to wine, starting from Vicchio, Mugello and its wine producers with the aim of expanding towards the entire Italian Apennine region. Tastings and activities are planned. All the info here.
Ancient livestock fair
The 33rd edition of the ancient Valdarno livestock fair returns to Rignano sull’Arno on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May 2024. The fair has been a regular event for years with the aim of promoting the project for the valorisation of typical local products. A large exhibition area with typical zero kilometer products, information spaces, plants and flowers, educational workshops for the little ones, wine tasting and many other initiatives. All the info here.
Festival of bees and biodiversity
The Bee and Biodiversity Festival is back, in its fourth edition, promoted by the Municipality and organized by the Calenzano Tourist Association. The appointment is Sunday 19 May. The program includes workshops, activities and honey tasting stands. All the info here.
Fucecchio Palio
The famous Palio di Fucecchio is back again this year, which will take place on 19 May 2024. Like every year it begins with the historical parade that will lead to the horse race. All the info here.
Appointment with the festivals
Tortello and porcini mushroom festival
In Vicchio di Mugello, immersed in the nature of Lake Viola, the tortello and porcini mushroom festival will be held. These are 6 weekends in the name of the Mugello tradition of porcini mushrooms, steak and wild boar. All the info here.
Steak festival
The steak festival is back in Fiesole. The queen of the Tuscan table thus returns as a protagonist at the gates of Florence. The festival has now become a classic in the area, having been organized for many years. Good flavors and live music with covered seating in case of rain. All the info here.
Fish festival
The Fish Festival returns to Compiobbi, a hamlet of the municipality of Fiesole. Its 24th edition will be held from Wednesday 8 to Sunday 26 May. During the festival, exquisite fish dishes are served every evening. In the menu, for those who prefer it, it will still be possible to find meat. All the info here.
Monteluppolo beer fest
The appointment with excellent craft beer, street food and live music organized by the shopkeepers of CCNaturale Il Borgo degli Arlecchini returns. From Friday 17th to Sunday 19th May 2023 in Montelupo Fiorentino it is time for Monteluppolo Bier Fest. The musical program will be varied: from Italian rock to punk up to some metal tastes, without missing out on blues and acoustic sets. All the info here.
Theater and concerts
“Carlo Monni, are you in hell?”: tribute to the poet/actor from Champs sur le Bisance
“Carlo Monni, are you in Hell?” Eleven years after his death, the tribute show to the greatest actor/poet of Campi Bisenzio (which he renamed Champs sur le Bisance) arrives, the unforgettable Carlo Monni. Appointment on Friday 17 May at the Teatro di Rifredi. A show, they explained the promoters, “to give back to the public at least a small part of the many emotions that Carlo Monni gave us. Through the texts of Dante, Bukowski, Campana, Casaglieri, Frost, Henri, Monni, Verlaine and Shakespeare, the show will be a journey”. short but intense between infinite and imperfect, the two existential conditions of Monni. All the info here.
The extraordinary voice of Hatis Noit for the first time in Florence
Originally from Shiretoko, Japan, but based in London, Hatis Noit has captured the attention of the music media and audiences for her exciting performances that combine music with photography and art. Her eclectic talent has led her to perform in the most prestigious European festivals and to collaborate with internationally renowned artists such as director David Lynch, producer Rick Rubin and vibraphonist Masayoshi Fujita. All the info here.
Concert show in support of the flood victims of Campi Bisenzio on the notes of Edoardo Bennato
Music and entertainment to the tune of Edoardo Bennato, in support of the inhabitants of Campi Bisenzio affected by last November’s flood. “What a hurry! But where are you running…” is the title of the evening organized by the Matteo Patrizi Association, Friday 17 May at the Puccini Theater in Florence. The event will see the extraordinary participation of Giuseppe Scarpato, guitarist and arranger, who has been alongside Edoardo Bennato for years. All the info here.
Floral light concert at Villa Poggimele
On Saturday 18 May, entertainment and art will be dressed in illuminated petals and melodies. The Flower Light Concert makes its spectacular debut at Villa Poggimele, bringing to the stage an unprecedented experience that will revolutionize the Italian musical panorama. All the info here.
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