The festive season is an invitation to discover Florence or return to the places you love, with new experiences to look forward to. A stroll beneath the lights, a gift chosen in an artisan workshop, an evening at the theatre: throughout December and January, the city invites you to follow your interests and spend time with the people who matter to you.

In its historic villa overlooking Piazza d’Azeglio, Hotel Regency welcomes you with rooms and suites, afternoon tea at Il Salotto Lounge Bar and dining at Relais Le Jardin Restaurant. Our Christmas and New Year stays in Florence bring these pleasures together, leaving you time to experience the city.

Find inspiration for your days with our selection of festive events and experiences to enjoy as a couple or with your children.

Things to do in Florence at Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027

From Christmas markets to evenings at the Maggio, here are some events taking place between December 2026 and January 2027 to consider when planning your stay:

• Santa Croce Christmas Market · 14 November–20 December 2026: crafts, festive decorations and flavours from across Europe.
• The Nutcracker · 23 December 2026: a concert performance at Teatro del Maggio, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda.
• Les contes d’Hoffmann · 20, 27 and 30 December 2026; 2 January 2027: Offenbach’s opera at the Maggio.
• Disney Fantasia – Live in Concert · 31 December 2026; 3 and 4 January 2027: film sequences accompanied by a live orchestra at the Maggio.
• Broken. Il potere del frammento · until 24 January 2027: ancient and contemporary sculpture at Palazzo Strozzi.

Experiences to share, memories to take home

Between festive events, discover a more personal side of Florence. For families travelling with children, a pizza and gelato class, a painting workshop or a treasure hunt at the Bargello offers a chance to explore and have fun together.   The search for Christmas gifts in Florence leads to workshops filled with marbled paper, leather goods and fine fabrics. You can also discover the historic looms of the Antico Setificio Fiorentino or create your own fragrance in a perfumer’s atelier.   A private tour of Santa Croce or a tea tasting in Santo Spirito adds moments of discovery and quiet enjoyment to your stay, even on the coldest days.   EXPLORE OUR EXPERIENCES

New Year in Florence   The final days of the year leave time for a new discovery, a special purchase or a visit you have long been meaning to make. On the evening of 31 December, Relais Le Jardin welcomes you to celebrate the arrival of the New Year with three tasting menus: Acqua, dedicated to seafood; Terra, a meat menu; and Radici, a vegetarian selection. Hotel Regency’s New Year package includes accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, one afternoon tea at Il Salotto and New Year’s Eve dinner. At the end of the evening, the comfort of your room awaits just moments away. DISCOVER OUR NEW YEAR PACKAGE View the New Year’s Eve menus

Whether this is your first visit or a much-anticipated return, our team will be delighted to help you choose your room or suite, arrange experiences and take care of your requests. Tell us how you imagine spending the festive season in Florence, and we will help shape your stay around you.

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Events calendar updated on 5 November 2026. Experiences are available on request and booked separately from the packages.