Must-see entertainment in Florence

  • Former Manifattura Tabacchi now Cineteca Bologna in Bologna

    Manifattura Tabacchi

    Florence

    An exciting work in progress, this ex-industrial plant near Parco delle Cascine hosts some of the city's edgiest contemporary art events and happenings…

  • Fortezza da Basso

    Florence

    This vast defensive 16th-century fort is an atmospheric venue for concerts and performing arts, trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences today. Open-air…

  • Venue front, Medici Dynasty Show.

    Medici Dynasty Show

    San Lorenzo & San Marco

    Revisit 300 years of Florentine history in one hour with this dynamic English-speaking, two-person performance that has been captivating audiences since…

  • Tuscany Hall

    Florence

    Be it hosting some of Italy's finest craft-beer brewers during January's annual beer-craft fair Birraio dell'Anno (www.birraiodellanno.it) or top Italian…

  • Auditorium Flog

    Florence

    Hotspot for live music, international DJs and alternative bands since the 1970s, Auditorium Flog is an essential weekend port of call for Florentine music…

  • Teatro di Rifredo

    Florence

    Contemporary dance, mime, comedy, theatre and other edgy performing arts take to the stage at this innovative theatre that never fails to disappoint…

  • Pinocchio Jazz Club

    Florence

    Live jazz and blues lures a loyal crowd to this atmospheric jazz club across the river. Concerts kick off most nights at 9.45pm and under 25s get free…

  • Teatro Verdi

    Santa Croce

    The curtain rises on theatre, dance and classical music at the city's oldest theatre (1854), an elegant ode to 19th-century Florence in Santa Croce. It is…

  • Teatro della Pergola

    San Lorenzo & San Marco

    Beautiful city theatre with stunning entrance; host to classical concerts October to April.

  • Teatro Puccini

    Florence

    An evening at this small but sweet, historical theatre is as much about admiring its pre-WWII, Rationalist architecture – it was built in 1940 for workers…

  • Glue

    Florence

    Live music, film screenings, theatre and cultural events take to the stage at this alternative music and performing-arts venue. Take bus No 10 from…

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