12 Places To Enjoy Live Music In Florence Italy

Florence’s nightlife is as diverse as its community. From neon-lit, bass-pumping nightclubs to open mic poetry readings, and wine and jazz nights, there’s something for everyone. For music lovers, however, there are a few more options. The city of artists isn’t limited to painters and sculptors. Musicians make up a large part of the artist community and they love to put on a show. You can find almost any genre on almost any night of the week. You may even wander into a good cocktail bar while you’re at it.

1. NoF Club

Bar, Gastropub, Nightclub, Pub Grub, Italian

If a fun, upbeat night sounds more your style, check out NoF Club, a small but feelgood music venue that makes up for in energy what it lacks in space. It gets crowded as the night goes on, so get there early – plus, happy hour ends at 10:30 PM, so there’s some extra incentive. Closed on Sundays, but open from Monday to Saturday, 6:30PM to 2/3AM.

2. La Murate Caffè Letterario

Bar, Cafe, Pizzeria, Restaurant, Italian, Pub Grub, Fast Food

Florence’s compact centre means you can see the sights and relax in spots like Le Murate Caffè Letterario

This place has a restaurant, bookstore café, bar and a courtyard all in one area, and is one of the best cafés in Florence. The buildings that surround it are newly renovated apartments, but have an interesting history of being an old prison. An oasis hidden in the heart of the crowded center, La Murate has a great ambiance, with its outdoor stage and hanging projection screens for live music performances, poetry readings, and sports events. Enjoy a summer evening here and catch a quirky local band and a good drink. Open from 9 to 1AM every day.

3. La Cité

Bar, Cafe, Coffee Shop, Pub Grub, Italian

La Cité is a quirky bookstore with a coffee shop vibe. They have a live music show almost nightly, and it fills up quickly, especially on the weekends – so be sure to head over early and grab a spot. The crowds are calm however, talking philosophy over wine or having intimate conversations over cappuccinos, so this place is ideal for writers, thinkers and couples. Open Monday to Saturday from 2PM to 2AM and Sundays from 3PM to 12AM.

4. La Ménagère

Cafe, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Bistro, Italian

This underground jazz lounge, housed in a renovated basement, is part café and restaurant, part flower shop, part cocktail bar and music space. It’s an odd but trendy mix, and has something going on almost every night of the week. Open every day from 7 to 2AM.