April is one of the most beautiful months to visit Tuscany and Umbria, with spring festivals, flower markets, and cultural events bringing these regions to life. Whether  you’re planning a romantic getaway or a countryside retreat, April 2025 in Tuscany and Umbria offers an unforgettable experience filled with Easter celebrations, historic traditions, and vibrant landscapes.

Here is your ultimate guide to the best events happening this month.

Easter Celebrations in Tuscany and Umbria  (Pasqua/Easter) April 20, 2025

Easter Sunday (Pasqua) in Italy is a time for religious traditions, processions, and celebrations. Some of the most unique Easter events in Tuscany and Umbria include:

• Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) in Florence April 20 225 In Piazza del Duomo, a centuries-old cart filled with fireworks is ignited in a spectacular display. This Easter tradition in Florence symbolizes prosperity and good luck for the year ahead._

• Good Friday Procession in Assisi,  April 18, 2025 The historic town of Assisi, home to Saint Francis, hosts a solemn Good Friday procession through its medieval streets, offering a deeply spiritual experience.

•  Easter Mass in Siena and Perugia Attend Easter Mass at some of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the region, such as the Duomo of Siena or the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Perugia, where the celebrations are both sacred and spectacular.
• Montepulciano Easter Festival, TBD  https://festivaldipasqua.it/

Liberation Day in Italy –  April 25, 2025

Festa della Liberazione is an important national holiday in Italy, marking the end of Nazi occupation in 1945. If you are in Umbria or Tuscany on April 25, 2025, you will find parades, historical reenactments, and cultural performances in many towns, including Florence, Siena, and Gubbio.

Spring Flower Markets and Festivals in Tuscany and Umbria

April is a blooming season in central Italy, making it the perfect time to visit flower markets, botanical gardens, and spring festivals. Here are some must-visit flower events in April 2025:

• Cetona in Fiore –  April 25, 2025 The charming town of Cetona in Tuscany hosts Cetona in Fiore, a vibrant flower and plant market exhibition. The main square is transformed with colorful blooms, private garden visits, and outdoor activities like tastings and cooking classes.
• Festa del Tulipano (Tulip Festival) – Castiglione del Lago, Late April 2025 The Festa del Tulipano celebrates the arrival of spring with floats decorated in thousands of tulip petals, live music, dancing, and historical reenactments.
•  Firenze Flower Show –  April 5 and 6, 2025 Taking place at the Corsini Gardens in Florence, this event showcases rare plants, gardening workshops, and creative demonstrations.
• Plant and Flower Market Exhibition – “ Giardino dell’Orticoltura, Florence (April 15th – May 1, 2025). A historic flower exhibition featuring botanical illustration workshops, book presentations, and art performances in one of Florence’s most scenic gardens.

• Arezzo Vintage Market – “ April 5th and 6th , 2025. One of the most famous antique and vintage markets in Italy, the Arezzo Vintage Market takes place on the first weekend of every month in Piazza Grande. Collectors, designers, and enthusiasts gather to explore antique furniture, art, jewelry, and unique vintage finds from across Italy. This is a must-visit for vintage lovers and treasure hunters.
• Maggio Musicale Fiorentino –  Starting April 23, 2025 One of the most prestigious music festivals in Italy, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino kicks off on April 23, 2025, with a lineup of opera, concerts, and ballet performances in Florence’s Teatro del Maggio Musicale.
• Artichockes Festival in Asciano Chiusura, Siena  24 to 27 of April