Primavera Fiesolana 2026: events not to be missed

The cultural festival presents an exceptionally rich and diverse programme, offering audiences a wide selection of high-level talks, concerts and musical performances.

Thanks to the participation of emerging talents and established artists from across Italy and abroad, Primavera Fiesolana stands out as an unmissable opportunity for theatre, music and cinema enthusiasts. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a high-quality cultural experience, enhanced by the unique setting of the Teatro di Fiesole and the evocative landscapes surrounding the area.

Let us take a look at the complete programme of Primavera Fiesolana 2026.

Ferruccio De Bortoli and Ramin Bahrami – Tra Oriente e Occidente – Friday 10 April

A dialogue between music and thought that moves across different cultures and sensibilities. Ramin Bahrami, one of the most authoritative Bach interpreters on the international stage, and Ferruccio De Bortoli guide the audience on a journey reflecting on the universality of human emotions, through sound, words and civic reflection.

Andrew Faber – Empatia – l’arte di saper abitare le emozioni – Saturday 11 April

An intimate and engaging performance blending poetry, storytelling, monologues and live music. Andrew Faber creates a space for listening and sharing, where the audience recognises itself, feels moved, smiles, and embraces the value of silence as well.

Gabriella Greison – Dove tutto può accadere – Tuesday 14 April

A theatrical narrative intertwining quantum physics, creativity and imagination. From the figure of Paul Dirac to the London of the Beatles, Gabriella Greison brings to the stage a performance celebrating the courage to think beyond boundaries, born from extensive research carried out in England.

Nadia Terranova – Uno strano potere – Wednesday 15 April

An encounter with one of the most significant voices in contemporary Italian literature. Nadia Terranova reflects on her creative journey, spanning novels and children’s literature, exploring the power of storytelling and writing, widely recognised at an international level.

Chiara Francini and Alessandro Federico – Coppia aperta quasi spalancata – Friday 17 April

A sharp and bittersweet comedy exploring the dynamics of life as a couple. Through irony and emotional tension, the play— inspired by the celebrated work of Fo and Rame — brings to the stage the differences, conflicts and vulnerabilities of romantic relationships.

Luca Sommi – Viva la Costituzione – Tuesday 21 April

A passionate monologue dedicated to the Italian Constitution. Luca Sommi guides the audience in discovering a text that is both rigorous and poetic, revealing its values, beauty and contemporary relevance with clarity and strong civic engagement.

Eugenio Finardi – Voce umana – Wednesday 8 April

A performance in which the voice becomes living matter: word, memory and reflection. Eugenio Finardi creates a sequence of tableaux, each combining a monologue and a song, shaping an intimate dialogue between thought and music. The voice takes centre stage—able to provoke, console, unsettle and soothe.

Lanzoni, Evangelista, Ballard – Vida – Thursday 9 April

A high-level encounter between two leading figures of Italian jazz and a legend of the international scene. Alessandro Lanzoni on piano and Gabriele Evangelista on double bass engage in dialogue with Jeff Ballard on drums, in an intense and refined musical project born from their artistic collaboration, which led to the album Vida, released by the Fresh Sound Records label.

Pino Daniele – Nero a metà – Introduction by Benedetto Ferrara and Finaz – Monday 13 April

A documentary offering an intimate and in-depth portrait of Pino Daniele, tracing the key stages of his life and career. Directed by Marco Spagnoli and written with Stefano Senardi, the artist’s close friend and longtime producer, the film provides a fresh and insightful look at both the man and the musician, exploring memory, music and identity.

Queen. Rock Montréal – Introduction by Benedetto Ferrara and Finaz – Monday 20 April

Freddie Mercury comes back to life in the legendary 1981 concert, presented in a newly restored 4K version with Dolby Atmos audio. Directed by Saul Swimmer, this concert film offers the opportunity to relive on the big screen the energy and power of one of Queen’s most iconic performances, recorded at the Montreal Forum during The Game Tour.

Tickets for Primavera Fiesolana 2026 are already available through the usual pre-sale channels, including Ticketone and Boxoffice Toscana.

These sales channels represent a convenient and accessible opportunity for fans of this prestigious cultural festival.

Fans are therefore invited to prepare themselves for this unmissable edition of Primavera Fiesolana by marking the dates of their favorite shows and securing their tickets in time, as they are expected to go fast.

For a stay full of culture during the Primavera Fiesolana Festival, the ideal choice is the FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole, an elegant and romantic residence just 2 minutes by car from the Teatro di Fiesole (venue), where time seems to stand still. Surrounded by luxuriant flower gardens that give a palette of colors, the hotel has rooms with a splendid view of the city of Florence, where you can be pampered, enjoying all the modern comforts wisely integrated in a historical and evocative context.

In addition to its proximity to the Primavera Fiesolana Festival, the hotel is an ideal starting point for exploring the wonders of Fiesole and Florence, just 8 minutes away.

A stay at the FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole is a unique experience that will leave indelible memories to anyone who decides to indulge in this little corner of paradise.

Inside the elegant and welcoming FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole, at the foot of the Fiesole hills, is the brand new Serrae Villa Fiesole restaurant.

This refined and innovative restaurant is led by Chef Antonello Sardi, a true star of Italian cuisine, already awarded the prestigious Michelin Star in 2026 for his culinary mastery and ability to reinterpret the flavors and traditions of Tuscan cuisine in a contemporary way.

The Serrae Villa Fiesole restaurant is distinguished by its elegant ambience, attention to detail and meticulous selection of raw materials, many of which come from small local producers and organic farms.

Here, Chef Antonello Sardi surprises guests with gastronomic creations of the highest level, the result of a profound knowledge of cooking techniques and inexhaustible culinary creativity.

The philosophy of the restaurant Serrae Villa Fiesole is to offer a unique and unforgettable dining experience, where the passion for good food is combined with the love for the territory and the desire to enhance the typical products of the Tuscan tradition.

An enchanting place to be won over by Chef Sardi's authentic and refined flavors, in a context of incomparable elegance and refinement.