TOULOUSE-LAUTREC

A Journey into the Paris of the Belle Époque

September 27 – February 22

Over 170 works by the French artist, coming from Hamburg and Albi, alongside period materials and masterpieces by other great contemporary artists.

An immersive experience into the heart of fin-de-siècle Montmartre.

Venue: Museo degli Innocenti, Piazza Santissima Annunziata 13

🕤 Opening hours: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM

☎️ +39 055 2037122

🎟️ Tickets: €17.50 / €15.50 / €8.50

🎼✨ Experience the magic of Montecarlo Fortress by candlelight ✨🎼

From November 9, 2025, to March 22, 2026, the enchanting Fortress of Montecarlo (LU) will be lit by candles and torches to offer you a unique journey through art, music, and history.

Each evening includes a guided candlelight tour inside the Fortress, followed by a live concert featuring renowned national and international artists, in an intimate and timeless atmosphere.

📅 Dates: from November 9, 2025, to March 22, 2026

🕖 Tours start at 5:00 PM – concert to follow

🎄 Saturday, December 20: special night event – start at 8:45 PM

🎟️ Ticket: €20.00 – Discounted for residents: €15.00

📍 Montecarlo Fortress – Via Fortezza, 4

📧 Info & Reservations: info@fortezzadimontecarlo.com

📞 +39 350 0354687 (also on WhatsApp)

🎶 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🎶

November 9, 2025 – Tribute to Astor Piazzolla

🎹 Massimo Signorini – accordion

November 23, 2025 – The Music of the House of Lorraine

🎤 Patrizia Cigna – soprano | 🎹 Giovanni Giannini – piano

December 7, 2025 – Cantiamo Maria

🎤 Maria Cioppi – soprano | 🎹 Silvia Mannari – piano

December 20, 2025 (Saturday) – Christmas Concert

🎶 Coro dell’Immacolata di Empoli & Corale Arrigoni di Ponte Buggianese

🎼 Conducted by M° Alessandro Bartolozzi

January 11, 2026 – Viennese Waltzes and More

🎤 Paola Cigna – soprano | 🎹 Silvia Mannari – piano

January 18, 2026 – An Opera Harp: Belcanto Highlights

🎵 Davide Burani – harp

February 1, 2026 – Rossini’s Soirées Musicales

🎤 Patrizia Cigna – soprano | 🎹 Silvia Mannari – piano

February 22, 2026 – Ti darò quel fior!

🎭 Chamber – and bedroom – arias

🎙️ Fabrizio Corucci – voice | 🎹 Ilaria Innocenti – piano

March 8, 2026 – Forgotten Women Composers

🎤 Maria Cioppi – soprano | 🎷 Roberta Fantozzi – clarinet | 🎹 Silvia Mannari – piano

March 22, 2026 – Stabat Mater by Pergolesi

🎤 Maria Cioppi – soprano | 🎤 Rosa Manfredonia – mezzo-soprano | 🎹 Silvia Mannari – piano

Lucca – Giovanni Boldini: The Seduction of Painting – from December 2, 2025 to June 2, 2026

La Cavallerizza, Piazzale Verdi, Lucca

An exhibition of over 100 works tracing the evolution of Giovanni Boldini's painting through the lens of feminine beauty—the focus of his continuous aesthetic exploration and deep psychological investigation. Boldini crafted an idealized model of grace and elegance.

An undisputed master of elegance and portraiture between the 19th and 20th centuries, Boldini placed the female image at the heart of his artistic world. With vibrant brushstrokes and a refined play of light and movement, he captured not only the outer grace of his models—their fashion, their social allure, the very spirit of their era—but also their inner psychological depth, giving life to a timeless ideal of femininity and charm.

He portrayed the vital spirit, the grace of gestures, and the intensity of their gazes, transforming his subjects into icons of sensuality and modernity.

Curated by Tiziano Panconi, the exhibition will be open from December 2, 2025, to June 2, 2026, at La Cavallerizza, Piazzale Verdi, Lucca.

Until April 6th, the exhibition "MARINO MARINI: PAINTING" is on view at the Museo del Novecento e del Contemporaneo in Palazzo Fabroni, Pistoia.

Visitors are presented with a colorful selection of paintings by one of the most important artists of the 20th century, Marino Marini (1901–1980). The works span from the mid-1920s to the mid-1970s.

The exhibition allows guests to fully appreciate the richness and variety of Marini’s pictorial research, also thanks to selected comparisons with sculptures and drawings.

The displayed works highlight the expressive power of Marini’s use of color and the versatility of his line: at times finely outlining Pomonas, jugglers, or graceful ballerinas, at others powerfully capturing the dynamic energy of horses and riders — all the way to the radical expression of the "cry".

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday, holidays, January 2 and 5: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Closed on Mondays.

The famous Antiques Fair of Arezzo is one of the most important and largest antique fairs in Italy, held every first Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday.

Pictures and paintings, small jewels, ancient and modern furniture, carpets, clocks, silverware, toys, books and vintage prints, collection stamps, musical instruments, gramophones and radios: it is easy to be charmed and indulge in discovering one of the biggest and oldest Italian Antiques Fairs. 

In 1968 a famous antiquarian and collector of Arezzo, Ivan Bruschi, gave birth to this fair which still today fills with its curious bric-a-brac the old town centre, its streets, yards, Vasari Loggia and wonderful Piazza Grande, every first weekend of the month.

For two days the town changes into a multicolor scenery of treasures waiting to be discovered by tourists and collectors: over five hundreds exhibitors from all over Italy meet here with their furniture and objects of all periods and styles, while antiquarians and restorers have multiplied their business, opening their shops during the fair and showing their best items. Experts of antiques and

modern antique collecting find here plenty of particular specializations, such as, for instance, scientific tools, Art-Nouveau stained glass windows, Art Deco furnishing.

First Sunday of the month: museums free entrance

It is a very important event involving all the State Museums with specials and free tickets access. Therefore, if you plan to visit Florence, Pisa, Lucca or any other Tuscan town our countless masterpieces without spending one Euro!

For instance in Florence you can visit: the Uffizi Gallery, Academy Museum, Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens, Bargello Museum, Medici Chapels, and many other attractions. All of them free of charge!

List of  State Museums in Tuscany HERE. 

When Carnival arrives Viareggio is transformed. Well, actually the locals are transformed. It’s not easy to figure out what happens during the Carnival if you don’t live in the town.

Subtle humour and a wish to have fun are felt by all ages and it sparks a self-mockery that becomes the theme of the costumes and groups. With mastery and care, the locals make their clothes and write the script of their costumes, taking to the streets and seaside promenades en masse.

Another particularity of Viareggio is that every Saturday, before the Sunday costume parade, every neighbourhood has its own party: music, street food, fried fish, tortelli and fish gnocchi go hand in hand in the long night in the neighbourhoods. Torre del Lago is the first neighbourhood to start the party, followed by the Marco Polo neighbourhood, then it’s the turn of Vecchia Viareggio and concluded by Baccanale Darsena. The Viareggio Carnival begins with the opening ceremony where the keys of the town are handed over to Burlamacco and the last parade ends with a spectacular firework display.  

The idea of the Carnival was conceived in February 1873 at the tables of the Casinò café, where the young rich of Viareggio decided to hold a parade of floats to celebrate Carnival in the streets and among the people. The spectacular event, today among one of the famous in the world, first took place on Shrove Tuesday in 1873. Burlamacco, the  carnival’s clown-like mascot and most famous mask, dates back to 1930 and first appeared accompanied by Ondina, the other official mask, against the backdrop of piers stretching out into the sea, in the poster for the 1931 event. 

The floats will travel down the five large carnival routes on 5 Sundays. The last parade will end with fireworks. The magical papier-mâché giants will be accompanied by the folk groups, entertainers and townspeople in the most original costumes who will invade the scene. Finally, for those who wish to stay out late, parties and masked balls are also held in the region’s best-known bars and clubs.

For further details

☞ https://viareggio.ilcarnevale.com/en/

Carnival 2026 – Program

Sunday, February 1 – 3:00 PM

1st Opening Masked Parade

🎆 Fireworks show at the end

Saturday, February 7 – 5:00 PM

2nd Night Masked Parade

Fat Thursday, February 12 – 5:00 PM

3rd Night Masked Parade

Sunday, February 15 – 3:00 PM

4th Masked Parade

Shrove Tuesday, February 17 – 3:00 PM

5th Masked Parade

Saturday, February 21 – 5:00 PM

6th and Final Night Masked Parade

🏆 Winner announcement and 🎆 Fireworks show at the end

Punctual as always, every first Saturday of the month, a much-loved event returns to Livorno for all vintage lovers: Vintage & Co. at Porta a Mare – a festival dedicated to vintage clothing and wearable accessories, set in the charming backdrop of Porta a Mare.

The market takes place along the picturesque canal and in the adjacent squares of the Porta a Mare Center, recently awarded as the best environmental redevelopment project in Europe. The center, overlooking the Darsena – the future marina – is located right on the city's historic canals (known as Fossi Reali), at the start of the famous seaside promenade Viale Italia, which leads to the Mascagni Terrace and the Aquarium.

Just 200 meters from Livorno’s iconic monument (the Four Moors) and 500 meters from the historic Central Market, this is a perfect opportunity to spend a day in Livorno, browsing through over one hundred stalls filled with all kinds of vintage treasures – and to experience the city’s charm while tasting the rich, traditional Livornese cuisine.

As usual, every second Saturday of the month, the next Brocantage at Porta a Mare returns to Livorno, an event that has become a fixed appointment for vintage and antique enthusiasts. This market takes place in the stunning setting along the canal and in the adjacent squares of the Center, recently awarded as the best environmental recovery project at the European level.

The center, overlooking the Darsena (future tourist harbor), is situated on the canals that cross the city center (the Fossi Reali), at the beginning of the famous seaside promenade (Viale Italia), which leads to the Mascagni Terrace and the Aquarium, just 200 meters from the city’s iconic monument (the Four Moors), and half a kilometer from the historic Central Market.

It’s a great opportunity to spend a day in Livorno, exploring over a hundred stalls filled with all kinds of objects from the past, while experiencing the charm of the city. And don’t miss the chance to enjoy its rich and flavorful traditional Livornese cuisine!

Chinese New Year in Prato: A Journey Through Culture, Traditions, and Flavors

The year 2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse according to the Chinese lunar calendar, and Prato is ready to celebrate this occasion with a rich program of unmissable events. The Chinese New Year festivities begin on February 16 at 4:00 PM, coinciding with midnight in Beijing, and continue throughout February.

From the sound of Buddhist bells to the spectacular Dragon and Lion Dances, including guided tours, tea ceremonies, and food tours, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of the largest Chinese community in Italy.

This is a unique chance to explore a fascinating blend of East and West, experience moments of joy, and deepen your understanding of Chinese traditions. It’s an extraordinary experience, suitable for all ages, that will captivate all your senses.

Below is a program featuring selected events:

Year of the Fire Horse – New Year’s Program

Monday 16th at 4:00 PM

🔔 Bell ringing and Buddhist ritual

Saturday 21st from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

🐉 Dragon Parade and 🦁 Lion Dance in Macrolotto 1 and 2

Sunday 22nd from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🐉 Dragon Parade and 🦁 Lion Dance in the historic city center

In Pistoia, the second Saturday and Sunday of the month an antique fair is held which attracts  many dealers from all over Tuscany. Here you can find very valuable antiques: furniture, majolica, porcelain, jewelery, clocks, coins, old lacework, crystal goblets and profane and religious period paintings.

On the stalls you can find clothing, utensils and ethnic products, as well as magazines, comics, used garments and other items from the past. 

The market takes place in the so called Cattedrale - not to confuse with the real Cathedral - (Via Pertini) - eccept July and August.

There are about 100 exhibitors who animate the historic city center with various kinds of antiques every second Saturday and Sunday of the month except July and August.

You will find ceramics, glassware and cutlery for a romantic table setting and a very good range of embroidered linen (perhaps an untouched trousseau from a failed marriage). Also sepia paintings, watercolours, vintage  postcards (full of insight into how we lived in the past and complete with shaky handwriting), out-of-print books for the attentive book collector, silver and gold coins from every corner of the globe and much, much more.

Where: Pisa, Piazza dei Cavalieri, Piazza Garibaldi

The Grand Carnival Parade will take place in the historic center of Florence on February 1, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM.

The event will begin in Piazza Santa Maria Novella with "Waiting for Carnival", featuring music and entertainment to build excitement for the parade, introduce the delegations that will march, and encourage both adults and children to participate in costume and compete for prizes.

Everyone in costume is welcome to join the parade and enjoy an afternoon full of fun, music, and joy. Music, confetti, and friendship will be the main ingredients of this great celebration, which is open to all and has one simple dress code: come in costume!

At 3:30 PM, the Carnival Parade will depart from Piazza Santa Maria Novella, following this route:

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Via de’ Banchi, Via Barbadori, Via de’ Rondinelli, Via Tornabuoni, Lungarno degli Acciaioli, Por Santa Maria, Via Vacchereccia, Piazza della Signoria.

Second among the antique-dealers' market places of Tuscany for the number of its exhibitors and length of life, the Antique market of Lucca can boast of a solid tradition of quality and reliability thanks to professional antiquarians of high prestige who have always been an important presence in town. 

At the third weekend of each month (on Saturday and Sunday), from 8 am to 7 pm, Lucca opens its gates for a joyful event involving a large portion of the historical centre: from Piazza S. Martino, Piazza Antelminelli and Via Del Battistero - the historical antique dealers' street- ‚ to Piazza San Giusto, and Piazza S. Giovanni up to Piazza Bernardini. It is a gorgeous display of colorful stalls offering not only past vestiges of remarkable artistic value, but also traces of souvenirs impressed on a post-card, on a book, on a knick-knack or on an ornament. 

Furniture, clothes, fabrics, paintings, rare components of old instruments, lamps and chandeliers, old working tools, records..... a wide pattern of old or antique objects‚ patiently gathered and collected after explorations which

are getting more and more difficult. All these things speak to both the tourist and the lover, of a world, which has gone, but not willing to be forgotten yet.

Two unforgettable days around the most charming

streets of the town. It is Art facing Art, History meeting History. A really unique occasion to know Lucca better and taste the pleasure of peeping through the stalls in search of something beautiful to take home and - why not?- probably also making a good bargain! 

Saturday Night Spa

Saturday, February  21 and 28

from 7:30 PM to midnight

For an evening of pure relaxation, pamper yourself with a soothing bath under the stars in the thermal pool with rejuvenating whirlpools and

reinvigorate yourself with a steam bath in Europe's largest thermal cave at 34°C.

Includes:

Steam bath in natural thermal cave at 34°C (20 minutes)

Bathing under the stars in the 750 sqm thermal pool at 34°C with underwater whirlpools

Bathing in the Bioaquam thermal path at 34°C with rejuvenating whirlpools

Access to the Thermarium area

Access to the "Bioaquam Pavilion" the new covered and heated relaxation area of 310 m2

Lounge music

€35.00 by reservation

Bioaquam Café poolside open with à la carte menu

(payment upon consumption)

For more information, call 

+39 0572/9077992 or email terme@grottagiustispa.com

https://terme.grottagiustispa.com