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…
Must-see entertainment in Tuscany
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Livorno
Close to the waterfront, the 'Old Fort' was constructed to a design by Antonio de Sangallo the Elder in the 16th century, but incorporates an 11th-century…
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Florence
This vast defensive 16th-century fort is an atmospheric venue for concerts and performing arts, trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences today. Open-air…
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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…
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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…
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Northwestern Tuscany
Come the weekend, locals pour into this tiny music club – at home in a former carpenter's workshop – for fantastic live jazz, blues, soul and funk that…
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Livorno
Here at the box-lined Goldoni, the building is as theatrical as the performances it hosts. Built between 1840 and 1850, it is the only theatre in Europe…
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Florence
Contemporary dance, mime, comedy, theatre and other edgy performing arts take to the stage at this innovative theatre that never fails to disappoint…
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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…
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San Gimignano
Hour-long classical-music concerts staged in the bijou Teatro dei Leggieri. Book and purchase tickets at the tourist office.
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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…
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Lucca
During his teenage years Puccini performed as a piano accompanist at this 17th-century theatre, where the curtain would later rise on some of his best…
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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…
