Theatres and cinemas in Florence

Florence's performing arts landscape spans from the historic 19th-century Teatro Goldoni to the cutting-edge Teatro dell'Opera, home of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. This selection includes grand opera houses, experimental stages like Teatro di Rifredi, and neighborhood cinemas. Cultural offerings range from classical music and grand opera to satirical comedy at Teatro Puccini and multi-purpose event spaces like Tuscany Hall along the Arno river.

Florence Theatres and Cinemas — Map

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Opera House Florence

Originally built as an open-air amphitheater, the place only got a roof when it reopened in 1864 after a fire.

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Teatro dell'Opera - Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Modern opera house and primary venue for the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino festival, featuring advanced acoustics and a large outdoor cavea.

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Teatro Goldoni

The Teatro Goldoni of Florence was first opened in 1817 at the site of the former Annalena monastery in Oltrarno, region of Tuscany, Italy.

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D

Teatro di Rifredi

Performance space specializing in contemporary prose, research-based theatre, and experimental productions.

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Teatro Puccini

Located near Cascine Park, this venue frequently hosts satirical plays, comedy shows, and contemporary Italian theatre.

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F

Cinema Teatro Everest

Neighborhood theatre located in the Galluzzo district of Florence.

G

Tuscany Hall

Versatile modern venue on the banks of the Arno river, hosting international concerts, theatrical performances, and trade fairs.

H

Cinema Cinecittà

Also known as Arena Cinecittà Teatro San Quirico, this venue serves as a community cinema and performance space.

I

Teatro La Fiaba

Local theatre venue hosting community-based performances and cultural events.

J

Teatro Reims

Wheelchair-accessible theatre located in the Gavinana district, featuring a variety of local stage productions.

K

Teatro Nuovo

Local performance venue hosting community theatre and neighborhood events.

L

Teatro Reims

Wheelchair-accessible theatre in the Gavinana district hosting local stage productions.

M

Teatro 13

Performance space situated in the Campo di Marte area on Via Nicolodi.

N

Teatro Cantiere Florida

Cultural center focused on contemporary dance, experimental theatre, and professional residency programs.

O

Cinema Castello

Neighborhood cinema screening a variety of film releases.

P

Cinema CineRigacci

Local cinema providing film screenings for the surrounding community.

Q

Sala Esse

Community cinema and event space located in the eastern part of the city.

R

The Space Cinema

Large modern multiplex cinema featuring multiple screens and digital projection technology.

S

Teatro Nuovo Sentiero

Wheelchair-accessible theatre venue hosting local productions and cultural activities.

T

UCI cinemas

Modern multiplex cinema offering mainstream international and Italian film releases.

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