Four months of events, theatre and festivals will bring cultural programming to every district from June through September 2026
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Tag: music
Zubin Mehta Marks 90th Birthday with Beethoven’s Ninth at the Maggio
A special concert and exhibition honoured more than six decades of his career.
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Firenze Rocks eyes expansion with glamping option for 2027
Organisers are considering a multi-day format with a second stage and high-end camping, while the 2026 edition introduces new sustainability and payment measures.
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Historic Santo Spirito’s Tronci organ returns after restoration
The historic instrument, silent for over 60 years, has been restored with support from Friends of Florence and will be inaugurated with a public concert on 24 April 2026.
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Florence opens Maggio Musicale Festival with The Death of Klinghoffer
The contemporary opera by John Adams inaugurates the 88th edition of the festival, drawing attention for its subject and staging.
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Florence to name Maggio Musicale theatre after conductor Vittorio Gui
The decision follows an appeal launched in December by conductor Riccardo Muti.
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Tom Jones to perform at Lucca Summer Festival, only Italian date on 28 July
The Welsh singer will take the stage in Piazza Napoleone during the 2026 edition of the Lucca Summer Festival.
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When Art is Measured by the Box Office
Timothée Chalamet sparked criticism after saying he had little interest in working in ballet or opera because they attract limited audiences.
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The Strange Seriousness of Eurovision
The Festival di Sanremo chose Sal Da Vinci with a neomelodic tune; Italy now wonders if this is the right image for the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Florence Maggio 2026 Summer Season Opens to Jazz and Cinema at the Cavea
Opera remains at the centre of the programme, with Rossini and Puccini.
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