Planning a trip to Florence in April? Good choice!
You are on the verge of an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful cities in the world as it awakens from its winter slumber to present a fresh and vibrant face.
The city is literally in bloom, full of events, exhibitions of all kinds, lively artisan and food fairs, concerts for all tastes, and top-notch theatrical performances, all ready to welcome the arrival of spring and its festivities.
The choice of activities and entertainment in Florence is truly vast, varied and able to satisfy every interest and preference.
You can immerse yourself in the world of sport, perhaps by attending a local event or taking part in a cycle tour of the surrounding hills, or let yourself be carried away by the magic of music, from classical concerts in Renaissance churches to modern music performances in trendy venues.
You can also indulge your taste buds with the local food and wine, taking part in a Chianti wine tasting or enjoying a real Florentine steak, or indulge in quality shopping, exploring the haute couture boutiques of Via Tornabuoni or discovering the artisan treasures of the San Lorenzo district.
Exhibitions not to miss in Florence in April 2026
Here is a selection of the best events in Florence and Fiesole in April:
- Free admission to state museums. First Sunday of the month, April 5, 2026.
- Firenze Déco. Atmosfere degli anni Venti – Palazzo Medici Riccardi – from April 2, 2026
- Giornate Europee dei Mestieri d’Arte – Florence – April 7–12, 2026
- Now & Then: storie della città – Villa Bardini – April 9, 2026
- Scandicci Street Food Festival – Scandicci – April 10–12, 2026
- Oliday Festival – Instabile Firenze – April 11–12, 2026
- Giornata Nazionale del Made in Italy – Florence – April 15, 2026
- Giornate internazionali case-museo – Florence – April 18–19, 2026
- Fulminacci – Nelson Mandela Forum – April 18, 2026
- Blanco – Nelson Mandela Forum – April 20, 2026
- Chiello – Teatro Cartiere Carrara – April 21, 2026
- Goran Bregović – Teatro Cartiere Carrara – April 22, 2026
- Roberto Cacciapaglia – Teatro Niccolini – April 23, 2026
- Gianni Morandi – Nelson Mandela Forum – April 26, 2026
- Tommaso Paradiso – Nelson Mandela Forum – April 28, 2026
- Zhang Chaoyin. Luci d’alta quota – Manifattura Tabacchi – until May 15, 2026
- Mario Ceroli. Mito e Materia – Tornabuoni Arte – until May 29, 2026
- Toulouse-Lautrec. Un viaggio nella Parigi della Belle Époque – Museo degli Innocenti – until June 7, 2026
- Rothko a Firenze – Palazzo Strozzi – until August 23, 2026
- Georg Baselitz – Avanti! – Museo Novecento – until September 13, 2026
- Ottone Rosai. Poeta innanzitutto – Museo Novecento – until October 4, 2026
- Il trittico di Spinello Aretino – Galleria dell’Accademia – until May 10, 2026
Where to stay in Florence for April exhibitions
FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli is the ideal starting point for guests wishing to make a stay to visit the museums in the historic center and in their spare time do some shopping.
Strategically located halfway between the Uffizi Gallery and Florence Cathedral, the hotel offers convenient access to the city’s main attractions and cultural highlights.
FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli is located:
– 2 minutes from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Piazza del Duomo).
– 2 minutes from Piazza della Repubblica.
– 3 minutes from the Gucci Museum and the Uffizi Gallery.
– 5 minutes from the Ponte Vecchio.