Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the elegance of baroque music in the heart of Florence.
- Enjoy live performances by world-renowned musicians and ensembles.
- Experience the magic of historic venues across Florence.
- Discover the brilliance of European baroque music through iconic masterpieces.
- Explore Florence’s artistic heritage through an unforgettable musical journey.
Description
Immerse yourself in the Baroque Festival Florence 2026, an international celebration of classical and baroque music. From May 1 to June 26, 2026, experience a rich series of concerts performed by internationally renowned musicians and ensembles in some of Florence’s most fascinating historic venues.
Designed for travelers, music lovers, and visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences in Tuscany, the festival combines live music, art, architecture, and history in unique Florentine settings.
Explore the richness and diversity of European baroque music through sacred and secular masterpieces by composers such as Monteverdi, Bach, Handel, Telemann, Albinoni, Marcello, Scarlatti, Pasquini, Charpentier, and many others.
Concerts feature a wide variety of historical instruments and ensembles, including harpsichord, organ, fortepiano, baroque violin, viola da gamba, lute, recorder, natural trumpet, and vocal ensembles specialized in historically informed performance practice.
Participating artists and ensembles include:
- I Bassifondi Ensemble
- Ensemble Sezione Aurea
- Les Épopées
- Baroque Lumina
- Ensemble Salomone Rossi
The festival offers intimate evening concerts in architecturally and historically important spaces connected to the artistic heritage of Florence. Audiences can enjoy exceptional live performances while discovering the atmosphere of Renaissance and Baroque Florence.
Concert themes include:
- Sacred and Profane Music of Italy, France, and Germany
- The Harpsichord Concertos of J.S. Bach
- Venetian Baroque Masterpieces
- Polish Baroque Splendors
- Rare German Baroque Music
- Florentine Medici-Era Musical Traditions
Each booking includes entry to the selected concert event.
Includes
Entry to the selected concert event
Excludes
Transportation to and from the venue
Accommodation
Meals and drinks
Important Information
- The festival takes place in historic venues in Florence
Concerts feature historical instruments and ensembles
The program includes sacred and secular masterpieces by renowned composers
The festival is an ideal evening activity for experiencing Florence's cultural heritage
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
