New Generation Festival 2025: A Week Where Florence Becomes the Stage for Tomorrow’s Stars
From June 11th to 15th, Florence will once again become the beating heart of culture, talent, and artistic innovation as it hosts the New Generation Festival 2025 — a five-day celebration of music, opera, dance, and emerging voices from around the world.
This extraordinary event brings together the grandeur of Florence’s most iconic venues with the vibrancy of a new artistic generation. With performances ranging from classical masterpieces to bold reinterpretations, the New Generation Festival offers a rare opportunity to witness the future of the performing arts — right now.
What to Expect This Year
The festival begins on Wednesday, June 11, with a spectacular open-air concert in Piazza della Signoria, where the young talents of the Maggio Musicale Academy and Mascarade Opera will perform beloved arias and orchestral masterpieces. It's a magical evening that brings the grandeur of opera into the heart of the city.
On Thursday, June 12, audiences will be transported to the glittering world of the 1920s with Le Grand Hôtel de l’Opéra — an original production that weaves together the timeless music of Strauss, Donizetti, and Mozart into a narrative of seduction and intrigue. The show is a highlight of the festival and features a dazzling cast of emerging voices under the direction of Federico Grazzini and Maestro Wyn Davies.
The magic continues on Friday, June 13, at the historic Teatro della Pergola, where Les Ballets Russes à Florence pays tribute to the visionary Sergei Diaghilev. This breathtaking performance features Reunited in Dance, a company of Ukrainian and Russian dancers led by Xander Parish OBE, whose presence alone makes this night an unforgettable celebration of reconciliation through art.
On Saturday, June 14, the festival unfolds in two stunning acts. The morning begins with a refined chamber music matinée at Palazzo Corsini al Prato, where the Trio Mascarade, joined by acclaimed cellist Johan van Iersel, will enchant guests with a selection of romantic works. That evening, the rhythm shifts to jazz as the New York Jazz Sextet, led by Dominick Farinacci, brings The Birth of Swing to life. With music, storytelling, and tap dance, this tribute to Ellington, Armstrong, and Gershwin is a celebration of pure joy.
Finally, on Sunday, June 15, the festival concludes in the serene setting of Fiesole, with Flores Apparuerunt — a deeply moving choral recital held in the Convent of San Francesco. Guided by Mark Spyropoulos, and performed by Vox Medicea and the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, this finale revives forgotten sacred works in a setting that invites reflection and wonder.
At House of Nine, we believe that music, culture, and community are inseparable. Our support for the New Generation Festival is rooted in our mission to champion creativity, uplift emerging talent, and celebrate the timeless beauty of the arts.
Whether you're a longtime patron or discovering opera and classical music for the first time, this is a moment not to be missed.
🎟️ Secure your tickets and discover the full programme here:
👉 https://newgenerationfestival.org/
Let the music carry you forward — the future of performance begins in Florence.
