Pitti Uomo 2027: what to do in Florence after hours

12 to 15 January 2027 · ExpectedFlorence, Italy

Pitti Uomo keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Florence.

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Pitti Uomo in short

When: 12 to 15 January 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy
Free time: The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
Best base: Oltrarno and Santa Croce: Artisan streets and wine bars.
Getting there: Florence airport (FLR) is linked by tram T2 to the centre in 20 minutes.
Weather: In January, Florence averages highs of about 5°C and lows of -1°C, with roughly 55 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 9 h 11 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Uffizi Gallery guided tour; Accademia and David; Chianti wine tour

Know before you go

Held in January and June.

Weather during Pitti Uomo

In January, Florence averages highs of about 5°C and lows of -1°C, with roughly 55 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 9 h 11 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
January	5°C (41°F)	-1°C (30°F)	55 mm

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves: nights can drop close to freezing.
A light rain jacket, just in case.
Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Fortezza da Basso

Florence airport (FLR) is linked by tram T2 to the centre in 20 minutes. Pisa (PSA) is 1 hour by train.

Ten minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella station.

Public transport directions to Fortezza da Basso

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Santa Maria Novella station area	Cheaper hotels next to trains.
Mid-range	Oltrarno and Santa Croce	Artisan streets and wine bars.
Splurge	Lungarno	Riverside palace hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Plus Florence
Mid-range: Hotel Spadai
Splurge: Hotel Lungarno

Links search the nights from 11 January to 16 January. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 12 to 15 January 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Tuesday 12 January

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

After darkSanto Spirito and Sant'Ambrogio bars.
EatMercato Centrale Food hall

Evening two

Wednesday 13 January

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatTrattoria Mario Lunch-only trattoria

Companion day

Wednesday 13 January

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full daySiena and San Gimignano Full day
Medieval towers and the Campo.

The day after the show

Saturday 16 January

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayPasta and gelato class Half day · Food · Family · Indoor
Make pasta and gelato.
EatGelateria dei Neri Gelato
FreePonte Vecchio.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatBuca Mario Bistecca alla fiorentina

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Food · Family · Indoor

Pasta and gelato class

Make pasta and gelato.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Duomo climb

Brunelleschi's dome, 463 steps.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Pisa and Lucca day trip

The tower and the walled town.

See times and prices

Boboli Gardens.
Museo Galileo.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Siena and San Gimignano

Medieval towers and the Campo.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Chianti wine tour

Two estates and lunch.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Pisa and Lucca day trip

The tower and the walled town.

See times and prices

After dark

Santo Spirito and Sant'Ambrogio bars.

8 tours worth booking for Pitti Uomo

Tour	Length	Good for
Siena and San Gimignano	Full day	Everyone
Pasta and gelato class	Half day	Food lovers, Families, Bad weather
Duomo climb	Half day	Families
Vespa tour of the Tuscan hills	Half day	Everyone
Uffizi Gallery guided tour	Half day	Bad weather, Tired legs
Accademia and David	Half day	Bad weather
Chianti wine tour	Full day	Food lovers
Pisa and Lucca day trip	Full day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

All'Antico Vinaio Giant schiacciata sandwiches
Mercato Centrale Food hall
Trattoria Mario Lunch-only trattoria
Gelateria dei Neri Gelato
Buca Mario Bistecca alla fiorentina

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Food · Family · Indoor

Pasta and gelato class

Make pasta and gelato.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Uffizi Gallery guided tour

Botticelli and Leonardo.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor

Accademia and David

Timed entry to see Michelangelo's David.

See times and prices

Uffizi and Accademia.
Palazzo Pitti.
Bargello.

Getting around on event days

The centre is walkable; buses and trams for the edges.
Mugello circuit is 45 minutes north; shuttles run on MotoGP weekend.
Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains link Milan, Florence, Rome and Venice; book ahead for event weekends.
Validate paper regional train tickets before boarding; contactless works on most city metros.

Day trips from Florence

Pisa: 1 hour by train
Siena: 1 hour 15 minutes by bus
Bologna: 35 minutes by train

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Pitti Uomo.

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Questions people ask

When is Pitti Uomo 2027?

The next edition is 12 to 15 January 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during Pitti Uomo?

In January, Florence averages highs of about 5°C and lows of -1°C, with roughly 55 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 9 h 11 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Fortezza da Basso?

Florence airport (FLR) is linked by tram T2 to the centre in 20 minutes. Pisa (PSA) is 1 hour by train. Ten minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella station.

Where should I stay for Pitti Uomo?

For most visitors the best base is Oltrarno and Santa Croce: Artisan streets and wine bars.

What can we do between sessions at Pitti Uomo?

Good short outings in Florence include Uffizi Gallery guided tour, Accademia and David, Pasta and gelato class. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Pitti Uomo?

Family-friendly picks: Pisa and Lucca day trip, Pasta and gelato class, Duomo climb. Boboli Gardens.

How far is Fortezza da Basso from Florence centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Ten minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella station.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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