Tuscany Events
Leonardo Da Vinci's machines on display in Florence
from 30/05/2009 to 31/12/2010
The members of the Niccolai family have so far developed 150 different models, based on the Da Vinci codes and on historical documents using the materials of Leonardo’s time
La Città del Sì: 700 years Costituto celebrations in Siena
from 12/09/2009 to 31/05/2010
The celebrations includes reviews, exhibitions, shows, conventions up to May 2010
L'arma per l'arte, Aspects of the sacred rediscovered in Florence
from 26/11/2009 to 06/04/2010
The exhibition is devoted in particular to sacred art, and hence to paintings and objects stolen from churches and convents, and sometimes museums
Christmas in the World in San Giovanni Valdarno - Arezzo
from 10/01/2010 to 01/11/2010
About 1000 nativities, created in various types and models and in most different materials, from modest paper to precious silver
Paris City of Photography 1920-1940 in Florence
from 14/01/2010 to 11/04/2010
This is the first exhibition on this scale of work from this decisive period. It brings together more than 200 vintage prints by some forty-odd photographers who worked in Paris between 1920 and 1939
Fritters Festival in San Donato in Collina - Florence
from 16/01/2010 to 28/03/2010
The food festival is dedicated to the traditional Saint Joseph (San Giuseppe) fritters
Concerti della Normale in Pisa 2009/2010
from 20/01/2010 to 27/05/2010
The complete concerts programme from October 2009 to May 2010
In the Fashion of Today: Based in Florence
from 03/02/2010 to 11/04/2010
The exhibition establishes a dialogue between a number of the most important venues of the Polo Museale Fiorentino and the artistic production expressed in Tuscany over the last few decades
Eva Marisaldi's grigio nonlineare in Florence
from 12/02/2010 to 11/04/2010
With works that are both light and complex, the artist portrays her world via different expressive modes, ranging from the construction of simple objects to more structured installations
All Inclusive by Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs in Florence
from 12/02/2010 to 11/04/2010
The two artists carry out analogic photographs of objects and ephemeral structures which, when placed in specific contexts, generate landscapes and images of an alienating, ironic and surreal quality
Corpi da musica. Life and Theatre of Sylvano Bussotti in Florence
from 15/02/2010 to 22/03/2010
The exhibition presents a wide selection of the artist's graphic works together with a series of scenic events dedicated to his music
Firenze per Bussotti: a month for the famous composer in Florence
from 17/02/2010 to 22/03/2010
A month of events dedicated to the great Florentine composer, one of the most important in the post-World War II period
Gerard Richter and the disappearance of the image in contemporary art in Florence
from 20/02/2010 to 25/04/2010
The exhibition presents the work of Gerhard Richter in dialogue with works by seven international contemporary artists
De Chirico, Max Ernst, Magritte, Balthus. A look into the invisible in Florence
from 25/02/2010 to 18/07/2010
In display mostly DeChirico's work belonging to the so-called metaphysical painting lasted up to around 1918
The vagina monologues at the Teatro di Cestello in Florence
from 08/03/2010 to 10/03/2010
The play will have this year a new director, Broadway performer Gina Lamparella, and a new cast of over 30 Florentine residents and international students
The Seven Ages of Man at the Tetro di Cestello in Florence
from 09/03/2010 to 10/03/2010
An interactive voyage through the seven ages of contemporary man
Glances in Middle America: photo exhibition in Florence
from 10/03/2010 to 26/03/2010
A photography exhibition by Italian artist and Saci photography instructor Jacopo Santini and American artist Nicholas Wynia
Hello Kitty The Show in Florence
from 12/03/2010 to 14/03/2010
The first musical starring the most beloved icon all over the world
Antiques and Handicrafts Market in Pisa
from 13/03/2010 to 14/03/2010
Three days to nosing around through artistic handicrafts and antiques stands all through the historical centre steets
Mercatale: Farmers market in Sansepolcro - Arezzo
on 13/03/2010
After Montevarchi and Bibbiena, the Mercatale - market of the productions of the local area - is coming to Sansepolcro too, with an appointment for each third saturday of the month
Taste 2010 in Florence
from 13/03/2010 to 15/03/2010
A 3 day journey of new experiences, events, tastings and sourcing
Antique Market in Pistoia
from 13/03/2010 to 14/03/2010
130 antique dealers exhibit their various products: from forniture to books, jewels, cloths and draperies, coins etc.
Medieval Market in Siena
on 13/03/2010
In order to recall the flourishing of the middle ages exchanges there will be two extraordinary editions of medieval markets in Piazza Il Campo
21st Show of Antique Camellias from Lucchesia at Pieve and S. Andrea di Compito - Lucca
from 13/03/2010 to 14/03/2010
For all the visitors there will be the chance to admire beautiful camellias collection, very rare variety of flowers, botanic paints, laboratory of the, live music and obviously tasting typical food and wine
Crete Naturalia market in Asciano - Siena
on 14/03/2010
The Crete Naturalia market is a big chance to buy and taste the local typical products such as the Pecorino cheese, truffles and the local oil
Arts and Antiques Fair in Montepulciano - Siena
on 14/03/2010
The fair propose local crafts, antiques and typical local products, in the beautiful medieval old town centre
Antiques Valdarno Fair in Terranuova Bracciolini - Arezzo
on 14/03/2010
The fair offers to visitors a particular occasion to buy something special
Memorandia market in Anghiari - Arezzo
on 14/03/2010
The market is an appointment for those who loves antiques and collecting articles
Renzo Arbore live in Florence
on 15/03/2010
The worldwide famous italian singer will sing the neapolitan music tradition with his 15 musicians orchestra
St. Patrick's Day Party 2010 in Pisa
on 17/03/2010
Join the only truly Irish party in Pisa, in cooperation with Tourism Ireland and Jet2.com, and win an all-inclusive trip to Ireland
Philip Harper Quartet live in Terranuova Bracciolini
on 18/03/2010
A great trumpeter for a great concert in the province of Arezzo
Bollywood the show in Florence
from 19/03/2010 to 21/03/2010
A fantastic dance and music show directly from the Bollywood motion-pictures metropolis
March Truffle Festival in Certaldo - Florence
from 19/03/2010 to 28/03/2010
The best of Italian Gastronomy with truffles: many typical dishes containing truffles and very many specialities containing other typical food
Pumajaw live in Pisa
on 19/03/2010
Pumajaw are a Scotland-based electronic duo from Perthshire, composed of Pinkie Maclure and John Wills
Fortezza Antiquaria in Florence
from 20/03/2010 to 21/03/2010
The fair comes back in its original setting: indeed, in the last four years, it took place on Piazza Indipendenza
Antiques Market in Lucca
from 20/03/2010 to 21/03/2010
About 230 antiques dealers meet in the historical centre of Lucca to expose antiques, as furnishings, clothes, books and other objects
Maremma Antiquaria: Antiques in Marina di Grosseto - Grosseto
from 20/03/2010 to 21/03/2010
The monthly appointment dedicated to antiques, collecting, numismatics and alimentary products
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1st March Truffle trade fair in Volterra - Pisa
from 20/03/2010 to 21/03/2010
A special chance to taste and see the local truffle in different ways
12th March Truffle Fair in Cigoli, San Miniato - Pisa
from 20/03/2010 to 21/03/2010
The early Marzuolo truffle can be tasted at this typical festival
The Collector's Corner in Siena
on 21/03/2010
A chance to visit an antiques and collectors' market in the suggestive medieval centre of Siena
Handicraft and antiques fair in Dicomano - Florence
on 21/03/2010
Every month the exhibitors will show their antiques objects in the historical centre of the town
Antique and Artisan fair in Certaldo - Florence
on 21/03/2010
The fair will take place on the main square of the town, Piazza Boccaccio
Palio dei Somari: 52nd Donkey Palio in Torrita di Siena - Siena
on 21/03/2010
The palio race is run every year on March in honour of Saint Joseph, the Worker Saint
Daffodil Festival 2010 in Fivizzano - Massa Carrara
from 21/03/2010 to 18/04/2010
Over 150,000 daffodils of 400 different varieties will welcome all visitors
Le Cirque du Soleil in Florence
from 24/03/2010 to 28/03/2010
The Saltimbanco show explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms
Andy Timmons live in Pisa
on 24/03/2010
Andy has been consistently voted a “Top 20 Favorite Guitarist” in most of Japan's rock music magazine's reader polls, as well as being voted “Musician of the Year” four years in a row in the acclaimed Dallas Observer Music Awards
Capodanno Pisano: Traditional Pisan New year's Eve 2010
on 25/03/2010
Before the Gregorian calendar, from 1200 to 1749, pisans had a different calendar. In this calendar, the year started the day of the Annunciation on March 25th
Precious and Beautiful in Florence
from 25/03/2010 to 27/06/2010
Gem collecting was one of the most fascinating aspects of the rediscovery of antiquity which characterised the Renaissance
Gospel Night in Grosseto
on 25/03/2010
The unique voice of jazz interpreter, Cheryl Porter presents a concert of the best loved songs of all time
Capodanno Fiorentino - Florentine New Year's Day
on 25/03/2010
March 25th, day of the Announcement and celebrated New Year's day for Florence
VerdeMura 2010, Gardening Show in Lucca
from 26/03/2010 to 28/03/2010
This fair will show the amazing Tuscany's plants and flowers and also arts and crafts
All star night in Florence, special guest Simone Santini
on 26/03/2010
A polyhedral instrumentalist and composer playing with three of the best tuscan jazz musicians
Farmer's Market in Pisa
on 27/03/2010
The market will offer the possibility to buy biological products directly from the producers: pasta, bread, honey, cheese, oil
Collezionare in Piazza: antiques in Prato
from 27/03/2010 to 28/03/2010
The stalls will sell antiques, handicrafts items, collectible objects, furnitures, mineral stones and more
Olive Oil Festival in Volterra - Pisa
from 27/03/2010 to 28/03/2010
The food festival will celebrate the tradition and culture of the precious local olive oil
Versilia Wine Art Festival in Pietrasanta - Lucca
from 27/03/2010 to 29/03/2010
The event has the purpose to be an occasion in which art and wine melt together in order to give birth to a very unique and special festival, destined to be repeated in the future
Vetrina Antiquaria: Antiques in Scandicci - Florence
on 28/03/2010
The town hosts about 200 exhibitors coming from all over Italy
Piazza del Collezionista in Castiglion Fiorentino - Arezzo
on 28/03/2010
Every fourth Sunday of the month the town hosts a huge flea market along the centre town streets
Il Pagliaio in Greve in Chianti - Florence
on 28/03/2010
Organic and handicrafts market on the main square of the beautiful town
Processions of Holy Week in Castiglion Fiorentino - Arezzo
from 29/03/2010 to 05/04/2010
The evening processions leading up to Easter are an ancient tradition for the town
Tuscany Walking Festival
from 02/04/2010 to 31/10/2010
The Tuscany Walking Festival will take place from April 2nd to October 2010 under the sign of conviviality
Historical Commemoration of Good Friday in Grassina - Florence
on 02/04/2010
The 500 figures in costumes that compose the historical parade of the manifestation gives life to one of the cult moment represented
Historical commemoration of Good Friday in Bibbona - Livorno
on 02/04/2010
The historical commemoration, that takes place in the historical centre of the town, involves about 100 costumed figures
Historical Commemoration of the Passion in Castel San Niccolò - Arezzo
on 02/04/2010
All the stages of the Passion will develop in the suggestive streets of the town
Easter Display of the Sacred Girdle of the Virgin Mary in Prato
on 04/04/2010
Prato keeps the Virgin Mary's girdle and takes it out five times a year: on Easter, Christmas, May 1st, Augst 15th an September 8th
Scoppio del carro: Explosion of the carriage in Florence
on 04/04/2010
This famous florentine ceremony dates back to the First Crusade, launched to save the Holy Sepulchre from the unfaithfuls hands
38th Traditional Easter breakfast in Chianciano Terme - Siena
on 04/04/2010
More than 30 shops will offer the "ciaccia", a typical easter bread
Traditional hard boiled egg festival in Palazzuolo sul Senio - Florence
on 05/04/2010
The day will run with games, music and the traditional 'beating' of the boiled eggs
Palio delle botti: Barrel Rolling Contest in Bibbona - Livorno
on 05/04/2010
A traditional barrel race to celebrate Easter
Citron Festival in Bibbona - Livorno
on 05/04/2010
The festival will start in the morning with a wine and food expo and with the possibility to taste the citron and other traditional local products
Homage to Spring in Volterra - Pisa
on 05/04/2010
Each year on Easter Monday, the Historic Group of Flag Wavers offers a historic reenactment of the ancient pagan ritual, the Homage to Spring
OroArezzo 2010 - International jewellery exhibition in Arezzo
from 10/04/2010 to 13/04/2010
Three days fair for International gold, silver and jewellery exhibition at his 31st edition
Ciambellino festival in Rigomagno - Siena
on 11/04/2010
The Ciambellino is a typical Easter doughnut usally baked from the Easter breakfast until the Sunday after Easter
John Scofield live in Massa
on 17/04/2010
John Scofield is considered one of the "big three" of current jazz guitarists - along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell
8th Firenze Tango Festival in Florence
from 22/04/2010 to 25/04/2010
A unique opportunity to enjoying the spectacular sights of an art city acclaimed worldwide and at the same time experiencing the intense emotions of tango
Art 2010, International Arts and Crafts expo in Florence
from 24/04/2010 to 02/05/2010
One of the most prestigious showcases for the Artistic Arts and Crafts and traditional quality
Traditional Spring feast in Panzano in Chianti - Florence
on 25/04/2010
The "Festa della Stagion Bona" is a feast to celebrate the beginning of Spring
Mario Biondi live in Florence
on 27/04/2010
The italian worldwide famous singer will present his latest album "If"
The Fragrances of Boboli 2010 in Florence
from 06/05/2010 to 09/05/2010
This festive event, full of fragrances, flavours, forms and styles, continues for three and a half days inside the historic and artistic areas of the Royal Gardens
Fabbrica Europa 2010 - XVII edition in Florence
from 06/05/2010 to 25/05/2010
Through a structured programme of dancing, theatrical and musical events, installations, laboratories and meetings, Fabbrica Europa will thus again be an occasion for confrontation among differing cultural practices
Medoliva 2010, the Olive Oil Fair in Arezzo
from 14/05/2010 to 17/05/2010
The main Mediterranean Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fair thought to bring into contact producers and experts of the whole olive oil chain
As Soon As Possible – Acceleration in contemporary society in Florence
from 14/05/2010 to 18/07/2010
The exhibition explores the theme of time in our so-called "high-speed society", a lifestyle characterised by rapid communications and production methods dictated by new technologies
CarraraMarmotec 2010: the all-in-one world of stone in Carrara
from 19/05/2010 to 22/05/2010
The ultimate showcase of materials and technology from all over the world will be celebrating its 30th year
Caravaggio and the Caravaggesques in Florence
from 22/05/2010 to 10/10/2010
Florence and Caravaggio:sound like a gamble? Did Caravaggio actually come through Florence? Did he see, as some would claim, the wonderful botanical watercolours by Jacopo Ligozzi in the Medici collection?
Gotan Project live in Florence
on 26/05/2010
The french band will be on Tour in Italy to present the last album, a fusion between tango and electronic music
The Virtues of Love in Florence
from 08/06/2010 to 01/11/2010
The bedroom was the fulcrum of the Renaissance home: the most intimate and protected place where the wedding was consumed, children were born, and one died
Luminara of Saint Ranieri 2010 in Pisa
on 16/06/2010
Every year on June 16th along the Arno river of Pisa is renewed the tradition of the Luminara of Saint Ranieri
Palio di San Ranieri: Regatta of Saint Ranieri 2010 in Pisa
on 17/06/2010
Four boats representing the 4 ancient town districts compete in a Regatta on the River Arno
Cartasia 2010 - Biennial of Contemporary Art in Lucca
from 19/06/2010 to 18/07/2010
Artist from all over the world, chosen with a public contest, will realize their open air installation made of paper and cardboard
Giostra del Saracino: 119th Joust of Saracen in Arezzo
on 19/06/2010
First annual medieval tournament in the suggestive Piazza Grande square
Mediterranean Jazz Festival in Elba Island
from 24/06/2010 to 04/07/2010
The broader cultural project “Mediterranean Jazz Festival” wants to recount and diffuse the fantasies about enchanted and fabolous distant exotic worlds by crossing not only the geographical frontiers but also the musical ones, through the artistic vision of “On the way to Damascus”
Gioco del Ponte: Battle of the Bridge 2010 in Pisa
on 27/06/2010
The Battle consists of two distinct moments: the historical pageant and the Battle on the Ponte di Mezzo
On The Road Festival 2010 in Pelago - Florence
from 01/07/2010 to 04/07/2010
Four non-stop days together with buskers, musicians, jogglers, acrobats, painters, poets...
Palio di Siena 2010: Palio Horse Race in Siena - First race
on 02/07/2010
In the beautiful Piazza del Campo of Siena will take place the traditional and historical Palio horse race
Mark Knopfler live in Lucca
on 10/07/2010
Knopfler's 2010 tour passes through Lucca in order to present his new album "Get Lucky"
Paris is Well Worth a Mass! in Florence
from 15/07/2010 to 02/11/2010
The fulcrum of the exhibition consists of the 19 monochrome canvases that Cosimo II de' Medici commissioned to Florentine academic painters to celebrate a funeral service for Henry IV with great pomp on September 16, 1610 in the Basilica of San Lorenzo
Pistoia Blues Festival 2010
from 15/07/2010 to 18/07/2010
The first confirmed artist of this edition is the great bluesman Buddy Guy that will end the Festival on Sunday 18th
Vinum Nostrum in Florence
from 20/07/2010 to 15/05/2011
From Mesopotamia to our tables, from the rite of communion to avoidable drunkenness, from distasteful habit to gate of spirituality, wine and the grapevine are the protagonists of the exhibition
Italia Wave Love Festival 2010 in Livorno
from 22/07/2010 to 25/07/2010
Four days of music that will enjoy fans of rock, electronic, tecno, folk and ska music
Andrea Bocelli in concert in Lajatico - Pisa
on 25/07/2010
This event, now at its fifth and last edition, represents one of the most important rendezvous in the international live music panorama
Tuscan Sun Festival 2010 in Cortona - Arezzo
from 31/07/2010 to 05/08/2010
Each August the festival offers an exciting program that includes not only world class concerts, but a daily program of events
Palio di Siena 2010: Palio Horse Race in Siena - Second race
on 16/08/2010
The second race of the Palio is then dedicated to the Virgin Mary and named Palio dell'Assunta
Murabilia 2010, Garden Show in Lucca
from 03/09/2010 to 05/09/2010
The show has become one of the most important in Italy
Giostra del Saracino: 120th Joust of Saracen in Arezzo
on 05/09/2010
Second annual edition of the ancient knights' tournament which has its roots in the Middle Ages
The Large Bronzes of the Baptistery: Leonardo and Rustici in Florence
from 10/09/2010 to 10/01/2011
This is the first exhibition ever dedicated to Giovanfrancesco Rustici, whose focal point is Rustici's masterpiece, the Sermon of Saint John the Baptist
Bronzino. Artist and Poet in Florence
from 24/09/2010 to 23/01/2011
The show will bring together a wide variety of Bronzino’s masterpieces, some of them displayed together for the first time
Vasco Rossi live in Florence
from 12/10/2010 to 13/10/2010
The italian rock singer will be in concert at the Mandela Forum for the Europe Indoor Tour “Vasco indoor”
Angry young men: Picasso, Miró, Dalí in Florence
from 12/03/2011 to 17/07/2011
The exhibition is dedicated to the early work of Picasso, Mirò and Dalí, which played a decisive role in the beginning of modern art in Spain
Money and beauty. Bankers, Botticelli and the bonfire of vanities in Florence
from 23/09/2011 to 22/01/2012
On display masterpieces by Botticelli, Filippo Lippi, Beato Angelico, Paolo Uccello, Donatello, Antonio del Pollaiolo, Domenico Veneziano and Lorenzo di Credi
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