Nightlife in Florence
Classical arts performances are held at venues like the Teatro Comunale near Parco delle Cascine park while rock concerts take place outside the city at L'Auditorium Flog. The club scene is livelier than it was and clubs like Tenax near Peretola airport are popular for dancing. Most Florentines head for bars and cafés in the historic centre for an evening aperitif. Clubs open from around 11pm and don't close until about 4am.
Bars
Expand all1. Gilli - Historic wine bar
Show more The stunning Liberty decor, with chandeliers and polished wood, attracts tourists and locals to Gilli. This historic, city-centre café serves wines and spirits and is noted for its chocolate and cakes. The outside seats are perfect for people-watching.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1/r, Via Roma, Florence, 50123
Telephone
+39 055 213 896
2. Dolce Vita - Fashionable cocktail bar
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A fashionable crowd heads to Dolce Vita for happy hour cocktails and late night drinks. Located in the Oltrarno district, not far from Santo Spirito, the bar has two rooms: one relaxed and retro, the other arty and bright.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
6r, Piazza del Carmine, Florence, 50124
Telephone
+39 055 284 595
3. Le Volpi e L'Uva - Select local wines
Show moreDiscerning wine lovers seek out Le Volpi e l'Uva, an authentic Tuscan wine bar in the Oltrarno district near the Pitti Palace. Meaning 'the foxes and the grapes', it serves little-known regional Italian wines accompanied by cheese and cold meats.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, Piazza dei Rossi, Florence, 50125
Telephone
+39 055 239 8132
4. Full-Up - Long-running disco bar
Show moreFull-Up is one of Florence's most enduring disco and piano bars, located near Santa Croce. Theme nights ensure musical variety, pleasing the post-collegiate crowd with revival, samba, punk and pop. Call in advance to find out what's on.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
25R, Via della Vigna Vecchia, Florence, 50122
Telephone
+39 055 293 006
5. Negroni - Riverside aperitifs
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Perched on the Arno's south bank, in the Oltrarno district, Negroni attracts a lively young crowd with background electronic beats. They do a tasty aperitivo buffet, and a choice of cocktails. The outdoor terrace gets busy on summer evenings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
17r, Via dei Renai, Florence, 50125
Telephone
+39 055 243647
Clubs
Expand all6. Rex - Cocktails and live music
Show moreIdiosyncratic details and a young urban crowd make Florence's Rex cafe in Santa Croce an uplifting spot to ignite the evening. An ever-changing programme of gigs serves up reggae, indie and funky rhythms to accompany the cocktails and snacks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
23r, Via Fiesolana, Florence 50100
Telephone
+39 055 248 0331
Transport
Bus 14 or 23
7. Central Park - Outdoor dancing
Show moreCentral Park is one of Florence's most popular clubs, located on the edge of the Parco delle Cascine park just outside the centre. There are several dance floors and music ranges from pop to house. Dancing moves outdoors in summer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, Via Fosso Macinante, Parco delle Cascine, Florence, 50144
Telephone
+39 055 359942
8. Tenax - Party nights
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Tenax is one of the most influential nightclubs in Florence. It also hosts live international acts. Located near Peretola airport, the warehouse-style venue welcomes big-name DJs and a young, alternative crowd. The lively Nobody's Perfect parties on Saturdays are popular.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
46r, Via Pratese, Florence, 50127
Telephone
+39 055 308 160
Transport
Bus 28 from Santa Maria Novella to Fratelli Rossellini, then 29 to Via Pratese
Website
9. Yab - More than music
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In the heart of Florence, Yab attracts clubbers with creative theme nights. Monday is Hip Hop galore, Thursday celebrates glamour while "Guilty" is Saturday's theme with top international DJs. Dinner is available on most evenings at the club's restaurant.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
5/R, Via Sassetti, Florence 50123
Telephone
+39 055 215160
Entertainment
Expand all10. Jazz Club - Live performances
Show moreThe Jazz Club, situated a short walk from the S S Annunziata church, north of the Cathedral, is Florence's top jazz venue. Quality jazz acts perform in a relaxed atmosphere. Jam sessions take place every Wednesday.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3, Via Nuova de' Caccini, Florence, 50121
Telephone
+39 055 247 9700
11. Teatro Comunale - Night at the opera
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Teatro Comunale is a short distance from Porta al Prato gate, in central Florence. It was built in the 19th century and is the main venue for opera, ballet and classical concerts, as well as the famous May Music Festival.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
16, Corso Italia, Florence, 50123
Telephone
+39 055 2779350
12. Teatro della Pergola - Historic theatre
Show moreIt's worth a trip to the Teatro della Pergola, near the Cathedral, simply to see the ornate interior. The theatre dates back to the 17th century and was once reserved for aristocrats. It now stages theatrical performances and classical concerts.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
18/32, Via della Pergola, Florence, 50100
Telephone
+39 055226 4353
13. L'Auditorium Flog - Alternative bands
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Auditorium Flog, north of Florence's city centre, is a major venue for visiting bands. Music performed here is generally rock or avant garde, rather than mainstream. The venue also hosts an annual festival featuring music from around the world.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
24b, Via M Mercati, Rifredi, Florence, 50139
Telephone
+39 055 477978
14. Odeon Cinehall - Art nouveau cinema
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Italy is famed for its film industry and the art nouveau interior of Odeon Cinehall, near Piazza della Repubblica square, makes a trip to the cinema a pleasure. Come to see Italian language films, and Hollywood blockbusters shown in English.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Piazza Strozzi, Florence, 50123
Telephone
+39 055 21 40 68
15. Teatro Verdi - From ballet to musicals
Show moreTeatro Verdi, close to the Basilica of Santa Croce, is a 19th-century theatre with a varied performance programme that ranges from theatrical productions (in Italian) to ballet, classical concerts and even musicals. The acclaimed Orchestra della Toscana regularly performs here.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
99, Via Ghibellina, Florence, 50122
Telephone
+39 055 212 320
