Conductor Riccardo Muti has urged Florence to rename the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino after Vittorio Gui, the founder of the Maggio festival.
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Florence Seen from Above at Christmas
A new aerial video by Florence TV shows Florence’s historic centre during the Christmas season, with streets and squares illuminated by festive decorations.
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New Year’s Eve in Florence to feature major concert in Piazza Santa Croce
Free live music, gospel, jazz and light shows to welcome 2026 across Florence’s main squares.
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Christmas Concert by the Fiesole Music School Choir
Free performance at Florence’s Waldensian Church on December 21, conducted by Paolo Gonnelli.
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Rising Interest in Dealcoholised Wines, but Many Questions Remain
At the Georgofili Academy in Florence, researchers presented the results of the Dewine project.
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Italian Cuisine Listed as UNESCO Intangible Heritage
UNESCO recognises Italy’s culinary traditions as a shared cultural and social heritage.
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Florentine Diamond Rediscovered, New York Times and Der Spiegel Reveal
The 137-carat Medici jewel, long thought lost, was found in a Canadian vault after 100 years.
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Four Squares, Four Styles: Florence Plans a Multi-Venue New Year’s Eve
Gospel, jazz, light shows and live music to greet 2026 in Florence’s main squares.
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Lenny Kravitz, Robbie Williams and The Cure to headline Firenze Rocks 2026
Three major acts set to perform at Visarno Arena from June 12 to 14, 2026, tickets on sale.
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Florence at Christmas: The Definitive Guide to 2025–26
From 6 December, Florence turns on Christmas: lights, trees, markets and events across the city.
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