Florence is preparing to welcome visitors in September 2026 with a calendar full of events and exhibitions.
The historic center of Florence, with its iconic monuments and charming streets, will be the setting for numerous guided tours and special openings of museums, churches, and historical and artistic sites.
The city’s main exhibition venues will host temporary exhibitions of great value, allowing visitors to discover established and emerging artists.
In this article, we suggest the best events in Florence for the month of September.
Let’s take a look.
The best events in Florence in September 2026
- Electronic Music Concert – “Decibel Open Air” – Parco delle Cascine – 4–6 September 2026;
- Free admission to state museums – First Sunday of the month, 6 September 2026;
- Film Festival – Stenterello Film Festival 2026 – Various locations – until 6 September 2026;
- Exhibition – Hugo Suissas – Museo degli Innocenti – until 13 September 2026;
- Exhibition – Paper / Cosmic Breeze – Manifattura Tabacchi – until 16 September 2026;
- Festival – Genius Loci. Discovering Santa Croce – Monumental Complex of Santa Croce – 24–26 September 2026;
- Opera – Wozzeck by Alban Berg – Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino – from 27 September 2026;
- Festival – Estate Fiorentina 2026 – Various locations – until 30 September 2026;
- Exhibition – Michelangelo verso il mito. Dal restauro nuova luce su Tiberio Titi – Fondazione Buonarroti – until 30 September 2026;
- Exhibition – Fino a qui by Maura Banfo – Crumb Gallery – until 3 October 2026;
- Art Fair – 34th BIAF – Florence International Biennial Antiques Fair – Palazzo Corsini – 26 September–4 October 2026;
- Exhibition – Florence in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Images from the Foto Locchi Archive – Villa Bardini – until 18 October 2026;
- Exhibition – The Revealed Library: The Fantastic Bestiary – Museo di San Marco – until 31 October 2026;
- Exhibition – Broken. The Power of the Fragment – Palazzo Strozzi – until 24 January 2027.
Where to stay in Florence for September events
FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli is located inside a historic Florentine palace, a true architectural jewel that welcomes guests in a refined and elegant environment.
The different types of rooms, all furnished with taste and attention to detail, guarantee a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Here, guests can enjoy the beauty of the city simply by strolling outside the hotel, lost among the stores, fashion boutiques and craft workshops that characterize the historic center.
On the other hand, the FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo stands out for its modern and contemporary look, offering spacious and welcoming common areas in which to relax after a day of sightseeing and shopping.
Its spacious and bright rooms are designed to ensure maximum comfort, creating an elegant and refined environment.
This hotel with parking is also conveniently located within walking distance of the city’s main monuments and museums, allowing guests to move easily among the wonders of Florence.