What to see in Florence in April 2025
A month of colors, music and tradition in Florence
April invites a reawakening, of nature, senses and desires: Florence is the perfect expression of this rebirth, represented by events and happenings under the banner of the beautiful, the new and the tasteful, with a special care for those timeless traditions that make this city so special.
Between nature walks and intriguing tastings, gardens in bloom and musical symphonies, Florence in April remains etched in the heart: if not now, when?
Here’s what to see in Florence in April 2025, during your stay at Relais Hotel Centrale.
Downtown Florence
Florence Cocktail week – April 7/13, 2025
More than 60 cocktail bars in Florence come together to present the intriguing Florence Cocktail week, an explosion of flavor and creative flair in which the best bartenders battle it out with shakers, transforming each drink into a work of art.
From the most renowned cocktail bars to small hidden gems, the city becomes the perfect stage for discovering new blends, meeting specialists and toasting together.
A sensory journey between alcoholic vapors and experimentation, where every sip tells a story and every glass is an unmissable invitation.
Read more: https://www.florencecocktailweek.it/
Piazza Santa Croce
Cioko Flo 2025 – April 10/13, 2025
The national event that exalts artisanal chocolate in all its bewitching variations is back, in the beautiful setting of Piazza Santa Croce.
A review of leading Italian and international master chocolatiers and pastry chefs to savor all the nuances of chocolate, with the presence of themed installations, performances, workshops and more.
Maggio Musicale Theater
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Festival – April 13 to June 12
April 13, 2025 marks the opening of the 87th Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Festival, a full schedule of events that make up the open Maggio: a series of prestigious performances in the Sala Grande and the Zubin Mehta Auditorium that grace the city’s nightlife with notes and emotions.
The full calendar: https://www.maggiofiorentino.com/event_season/87%C2%B0-festival-del-maggio-musicale-fiorentino
Piazzale Michelangelo
Opening of the Iris Garden – April 25, 2025
At this time of year in spring, Florence is tinged with extraordinary colors with the opening of the Iris Garden, a hidden corner of paradise at the foot of Piazzale Michelangelo. Amid fragrant paths and breathtaking views of the city, thousands of varieties of irises bloom in a riot of hues, from deep purple to snowy white, sunny yellow to delicate pink: Florence’s Spring begins here.
Fortezza da Basso
Mida, Mostra Internazionale Dell’Artigianato – April 25/May 1, 2025
Italy’s most important handicrafts event comes to life in the prestigious spaces of the Fortezza da Basso, a fascinating market exhibition celebrating the excellence of handmade goods for an audience of enthusiasts, the curious and professionals.
Florence is transformed into a showcase of creativity, tradition and innovation, where you can find fine fabrics, refined ceramics, unique jewelry and contemporary creations: a journey between ancient crafts and experimentation, just a short distance from the Relais Hotel Centrale.
Easter 2025 in Florence – April 18/21
Easter in Florence is a truly unique moment: the centerpiece of the celebrations takes place on April 20 in Piazza del Duomo, where the ancient ritual of the Scoppio del Carro is renewed every year.
A richly decorated cart, pulled by white oxen, arrives in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, ready to release a cascade of sparks with the flight of the Columbine. It is a ritual laden with symbolism, rooted in the Middle Ages and promising good luck and prosperity for the year ahead.
Florentine Easter is also an opportunity to immerse oneself in local gastronomic traditions, including fragrant doves, chocolate eggs and the typical roast lamb.
