Main Events Across the Squares
Piazza della Signoria
- Afternoon Entertainment for Families (5:15 PM):
Lorenzo Baglioni, magician Mattia Boschi, and ventriloquist Nicola Pesaresi will delight children and families with comedy and magic.
Hosted by Benedetta Rossi. - Evening Performances:
- Video Mapping (6:45 PM – 9:00 PM): Palazzo Vecchio’s façade will feature mesmerizing projections by Stefano Fomasi.
- Young Opera Talents (9:00 PM): Artists from the Academy of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino perform classics from Rossini to Sinatra.
- Concert Highlights:
- Deborah Iurato (10:30 PM): Winner of Amici, known for her powerful voice.
- Giovanni Caccamo: Elegant melodies and a Sanremo winner.
- Mr Rain (11:30 PM): A celebrated rapper and songwriter, performing hits like Superheroes.
- Midnight Toast & Bowland (12:20 AM – 12:50 AM): The Iranian-Florentine trip-hop trio closes the night with their signature sound.
Piazza San Giovanni
- Gospel Night (10:00 PM – 1:00 AM):
Hosted by the Musart Association, enjoy vibrant performances by:- The Pilgrims: A leading Tuscan gospel group.
- Lara Johnson & The Black Voices: A dynamic ensemble blending gospel and contemporary music.
Other places
- Piazza Santissima Annunziata:
“Jazz in Light,” presented by “Those of ’29,” features Nino Buonocore and saxophonist Max Ionata performing alongside synchronized light displays, highlighting the square’s historic architecture. (10:45 PM – 12:30 AM) - Outdoor Itinerant Performances:
The “Music Pool” Association brings two marching bands to the streets:- Magicabola Brass Band: Funky tunes in Santa Maria Novella, Via Palazzuolo, and Via Maso Finiguerra.
- Zastava Orkestar: Balkan and Gypsy sounds through the Oltrarno, ending at Piazza del Carmine for the midnight countdown. (10:00 PM – 1:00 AM)
- Piazza Santa Croce:
The Florentine Chamber Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra “Radiotv Moldova” perform a repertoire from symphonic to pop rock, accompanied by Kinesis Danza’s choreography spanning tango, rock and roll, and modern dance. (10:45 PM – 1:00 AM)
Florence’s celebrations blend music, dance, and light to create an unforgettable start to 2025.
