March in Florence: the freedom to explore

Be.Free, the events and experiences of this March with Destination Florence.

Florence is a city that invites you to explore every corner freely. When looking for things to do in Florence, remember it's an open-air museum—an often-used yet entirely fitting description—where you can lose yourself without needing a ticket, a queue, or a schedule. Here, beauty is everywhere; all you have to do is look. There are two exhibitions that you can now find while walking through the streets of Florence:

"Giannelli. Il Cielo Sopra Firenze": until May 15^th his gigantic 5m statues, The Watcher and the two Korf17s, are on display in Piazza San Lorenzo and Piazza Duomo
"Thomas J Price in Florence": until June 11^th you will find his iconic installations at Palazzo Vecchio, in Piazza della Signoria and in the Museo Novecento.

These exhibitions are just some of the exciting things to do in Florence this spring. So, let yourself wander, not just through the alleys of the historic centre, but beyond, and beyond.

MARCH'S UNMISSABLE THINGS TO DO AND EVENTS

Il Gusto Toscano – Conventino Fuori le Mura

The food and wine market exhibition returns for its 6th edition on the weekend of March 15-16, celebrating fine wine, delicacies, tastings, and zero-kilometer artisanal products Made in Tuscany ! Guided tastings, masterclasses, and special events will be organized. Entry is free, and visitors can sample and purchase directly from producers.

Sex and Solitude Exhibition – Palazzo Strozzi

From March 16 to July 20 , 2025, Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi presents a major exhibition dedicated to Tracey Emin , the renowned British contemporary artist is known for works that blend her biography with a deep exploration of formal experimentation. From the start of the exhibition, open tickets can be purchased here on Destination Florence.

Florentine New Year – Historic Center

The Florentine New Year is celebrated on March 25 , following the ancient calendar used until 1750, when the year in Florence began with the Feast of the Annunciation. Costumed parades wind through the streets of the historic centre, reviving Renaissance traditions. It’s a unique opportunity to rediscover Florence’s historical identity in an evocative atmosphere.

Korea Film Festival – Cinema La Compagnia

From March 20 to 29 , the 23rd edition of the Florence Korea Film Festival—the most important Italian festival dedicated to contemporary South Korean cinema —returns, organized by Taegukgi - Toscana Korea Association. The festival awaits you at Cinema La Compagnia with premieres, contemporary classics, short films, and extensive retrospectives on Korea’s most renowned directors, featuring appearances by the filmmakers themselves.

Explore all the events happening in March.