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From 25 June to 21 July 2026, in the evocative setting of the Chiostro Maggiore di Santa Maria Novella in Florence, the Florence Dance Festival returns, now in its 37th edition.
The festival is confirmed as one of the most important events dedicated to international contemporary dance in Italy, transforming Florence into a stage open to the world, where companies, choreographers and artists from different countries meet.
The festival showcases both the big names on the international dance scene and up-and-coming young talents, offering a rich and diverse programme that spans styles, languages and visions of contemporary dance.
Among the participating companies and artistic organisations:
The Chiostro Maggiore of Santa Maria Novella, with its unique architectural setting, becomes an exceptional stage space where dance, music and performance interact with the history and art of Florence.
Tickets are available online through Box Office Toscana and TicketOne, or, if still available, directly at the entrance to the Cloister from 1 hour 30 minutes before the start of the shows.
The Florence Dance Festival 2026 is a reference point for international contemporary dance in Florence, attracting audiences, artists and cultural operators from all over the world.
For those looking for dance festivals in Florence, contemporary dance performances in Tuscany, events at the Cloister of Santa Maria Novella, and international dance companies, this event is among the most important of the 2026 summer season.
