Event Details
What is Firenze Rocks in Florence?
Firenze Rocks is Italy's biggest international rock and metal festival, traditionally held at the historic Visarno Arena inside the Cascine Park in Florence. Since its launch in 2017, the stage has hosted global names such as Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, The Cure and Robbie Williams. For its 2027 edition, the festival is again expected to bring rock, metal and related genres to Florence over several days.
When does Firenze Rocks 2027 take place?
Official dates for Firenze Rocks 2027 have not yet been confirmed (as of this research). In previous years the festival has typically taken place in mid June; the 2026 edition, for example, ran from 12 to 14 June. This page will be updated once the organizer confirms the 2027 dates.
Where is Firenze Rocks held: Visarno Arena in Florence
The festival takes place at the Visarno Arena in Parco delle Cascine, the city's large riverside park, just a short walk from Firenze Santa Maria Novella railway station. The venue offers multiple stages, professional sound and lighting, and food and drink areas for tens of thousands of visitors per day.
Lineup and highlights
The lineup for 2027 has not been announced yet. Past editions show the festival's direction: in 2026, headliners included Lenny Kravitz, Robbie Williams, The Cure, Mogwai and Salmo, while earlier editions featured Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Green Day. Firenze Rocks combines international rock and metal headliners with Italian artists and alternative acts.
Tickets for Firenze Rocks 2027
Ticket prices for 2027 are not yet published. For reference, day tickets in recent editions generally ranged from around 50 to over 100 euros depending on the headliner and category. Presale usually opens through the official Firenze Rocks app, followed by general sale on firenzerocks.it, Ticketmaster.it, TicketOne.it and Vivaticket.com. Tickets are personalized (name and surname required) and an ID is checked at entry.
Getting to Visarno Arena and tips for Florence
- From Firenze Santa Maria Novella station, Visarno Arena is about a 15 minute walk or a short tram ride to the "Cascine" stop.
- Camping is not available on site; accommodation should be booked in central Florence.
- Based on previous years' rules, large bags, suitcases and professional camera equipment are generally not allowed; check the current entry rules on firenzerocks.it before traveling.
- As this is an open air festival, weather appropriate clothing is recommended.
