For those who have doubts about what to do in Florence in December, we are pleased to inform you that the last month of the year will be full of events and exhibitions of great interest.
The city is preparing to welcome visitors with a packed calendar of initiatives aimed at enhancing and promoting its countless wonders.
For those who wish to immerse themselves in the fascinating atmosphere of Florence’s historic heart,FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli is the ideal accommodation.
Located only 300 meters from the Uffizi Gallery, the Hotel offers the opportunity to fully enjoy the cultural and artistic richness of the Florentine historical center, in a strategic location that allows easy access to the city’s main monuments and museums.
Must-See Christmas Events and Highlights in Florence in December 2025
Here is a selection of the best events in Florence and Fiesole in December:
- Free admission to state museums – First Sunday of the month, 7 December 2025
- Opera – Matthäus-Passion (J.S. Bach) – Retropalco, Teatro del Maggio – 4 Dec (20:00), 6 Dec (17:00), 7 Dec (15:30)
- Concert – Concerto di Natale – Auditorium, Teatro del Maggio – 7 Dec (11:00)
- Concert – Beethoven: Triple Concerto – Auditorium, Teatro del Maggio – 12 December 2025
- Natale per file at Palazzo Corsini sul Lungarno, from 12 to 14 December 2025
- Dream Gospel Voices (from Harlem) – Teatro Verdi – 14 December 2025
- Fierucolina del Carmine, in Piazza del Carmine – 14 December 2025
- Concert – Riccardo Muti – Symphonic concert (50th anniversary of the death of Vittorio Gui) – Sala Grande, Teatro del Maggio – 19 December 2025
- Opera – La bohème (G. Puccini) – Sala Grande, Teatro del Maggio – 20 Dec (17:00), 21 Dec (15:30), 23 Dec (20:00), 28 Dec (15:30), 30 Dec (20:00), 31 Dec (17:00)
- Concert – Orchestra della Toscana: Concerto di Natale – Teatro Verdi – 24 December 2025 (17:00)
- Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas Market in Piazza Santa Croce, Florence – until 21 December 2025
- Exhibition – Fra Angelico – Palazzo Strozzi – until 25 January 2026
- Installation – KAWS “The Message” – Courtyard of Palazzo Strozzi
Where to stay in Florence for December events
FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli is the ideal starting point for guests wishing to explore the historic center of Florence, fully immersing themselves in the enchanting Christmas atmosphere.
Strategically located, the hotel offers convenient access to the city’s main attractions and cultural highlights.
Guests can, therefore, easily reach the famous Uffizi Gallery, which houses one of the most important art collections in the world, or the Ponte Vecchio, known for its characteristic jewelry and goldsmith stores.
Strolling along its ancient arches, they will be able to admire the breathtaking view of the Arno River and Florence’s historic center.
Stepping out of the hotel, guests will find themselves immersed in a true shopping paradise.
They will be able to lose themselves in the alleys and squares, discovering a myriad of stores, luxury boutiques and artisan workshops that enliven the historic center.
Here, they will have the opportunity to admire up close the extraordinary architectural and artistic beauty that characterizes Florence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .