The Weekend 28th February - 1st March in Florence

🎨 Museums & Events

Domenica al Museo: As every first Sunday of the month, state museums in Florence are free to enter — from the Gallerie degli Uffizi to the Museo Nazionale del Bargello and many lesser-known spots, all worth discovering.

Lantern Festival: On Sunday at Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence will celebrate the Chinese New Year with traditional dances, performances, and lots of activities (2 pm – 6 pm).

TourismA: The archaeology and cultural tourism fair is back at the Palazzo dei Congressi — perfect for curious people looking for different and original ways to discover Tuscany and its most ancient roots.

Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures: The Museo del Novecento is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Helen Chadwick, one of the most radical and visionary figures in post-war British art.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: The Museo degli Innocenti takes you on an immersive journey into fin-de-siècle Paris, featuring iconic posters, colorful lithographs, and illustrations by the French master Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Oceani. David Doubilet: Villa Bardini and National Geographic celebrate the work of photographer David Doubilet, a pioneer of underwater exploration and one of the world's leading underwater photographers.

Frida Kahlo, Emotion Exhibition: The Cattedrale dell'Immagine hosts an exclusive immersive exhibition dedicated to the incredible Frida Kahlo, letting visitors dive into the rich and complex universe of the iconic Mexican artist.

Markets & More

Campo di Marte in Fiera: A huge market around the Stadio Artemio Franchi with everything from clothes, flowers and plants, to costume jewelry, food products, and much more (8 am – 8 pm).

Testo – How a Book Is Made: The Stazione Leopolda hosts this event dedicated to contemporary publishing, with 169 publishing houses and plenty of talks and authors.

Collezionare a Firenze: At the parking area of Teatro Cartiere Carrara (formerly Tuscany Hall), the collectible, small antiques, and vintage market fair is back (11 am – 7 pm).

Savonarola Antiquaria: Browse the stands hunting for rare finds, vintage objects, and antiques in Piazza Savonarola on Sunday (9 am – 7 pm).

Car Bazar: On Sunday at the Ippodromo del Visarno, you'll find the market where the vendors' stalls are... car trunks! (10 am – 6 pm).

Piazza del Cioccolato: In Piazza Buondelmonti in Impruneta, cocoa becomes a chance to come together and share stories, flavors, and traditions that connect local areas, artisans, and communities.