Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
Florence's Christmas market fills Piazza Santa Croce with more than 50 wooden chalets from mid November, selling mulled wine, brezel, wurstel, strudel and Hungarian kurtoskalacs.
Dates and details checked September 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Florence around 15 November to 21 December 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Mercato di Natale in Piazza Santa Croce runs 15 November to 21 December. These are the food tours and tastings in Florence to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Private tour · 3 hours
Discover square and church of Santa Maria Novella with its unique masterpieces, such as: the Trinity by Masaccio, the crucifix by Brunelleschi, the Girlandaio's fresco...
Private tour · 2 hours
The Basilica Santa Croce is a must in Florence and this guided tour is highly recommended to get to know it in depth.
Guided tour · 1.5 hours
Explore the Basilica of Santa Croce. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the largest Franciscan Church in the world and discover how it has become the Mau...
Address: Piazza S. Croce, 50122 Firenze, Florence
Four days of artisan chocolate in Piazza Santa Croce, with chocolatiers selling cremini, truffles, croccante and rum cuneesi, plus showcooking, guided tastings and life-size chocolate sculptures. Free entry.
TipOpen 9:00 to 20:00. Come before 11:00 on the Saturday; the sculpture work draws the crowd after lunch.
12-15 Mar 2027
CiokoFlo Chocolate Florence Experience
Artisan chocolate
28 Mar 2027
Scoppio del Carro
Florentine Easter tradition
10 Aug 2027
Festa di San Lorenzo
Pasta al ragu, watermelon
25 Sep 2027
Carro Matto, the Chianti Rufina wine cart
Chianti Rufina wine
8 Dec
Fierucola dell'Immacolata
Tuscan organic smallholder produce
9 May 2027
Fiera dell'Ascensione
Tuscan street food, brigidini, porchetta, lampredotto
