Founded by Vittorio Gui in 1933, the Maggio Musicale is the oldest recurring music festival in Italy.
Plan this trip →Late April to late June (the "maggio" = May, but the festival spans 3 months). At the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (new building, opened 2014, Piazza Vittorio Gui) and other Florence venues.
Opera, symphonic concerts, ballet, chamber music. 40–50 performances per season. World-class conductors and soloists. Program at maggiofiorentino.com from February.
€15–150 depending on production and seat. Book at maggiofiorentino.com. Less competitive than La Scala — good seats available 2–4 weeks ahead for most performances. Students: 50% discount.
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