Buongiorno Ceramica!
The widespread festival of artistic ceramics in the city of Doccia
About Buongiorno Ceramica Sesto
Buongiorno Ceramica! in Sesto Fiorentino
Buongiorno Ceramica! is a major widespread festival promoted by the AiCC (Italian Association of Ceramic Cities). Every May, it simultaneously engages dozens of Italian municipalities in hundreds of events dedicated to artistic and artisanal ceramics. In Sesto Fiorentino, within the Florence Metropolitan Area, the event takes on special significance: the town is home to the historic Manifattura Ginori di Doccia, one of the oldest and most prestigious European porcelain manufacturers, founded in 1737.
The heart of the festival: the Archivio della Ceramica Sestese
The focal point of the events is the Archivio della Ceramica Sestese, located at Via Girolamo Savonarola 37, which hosts exhibitions, multisensory paths, and workshops. Here, visitors can admire displays that recount the deep bond between Sesto Fiorentino and ceramic art, from evidence of the Manifattura Ginori production process to local traditional decorations and iconographic themes.
Exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations
During the festival, the city comes alive with a rich, free program that blends culture, education, and entertainment:
- Exhibitions dedicated to the history of the Manifattura Ginori and Sesto ceramics;
- Multisensory paths such as "Vietato non toccare" (Do Not Touch Forbidden), designed to discover works through touch and other senses;
- Creative workshops for children, teenagers, and adults, focused on clay decoration and manipulation;
- Live demonstrations with artisans and master ceramicists;
- Guided tours of museums and local ceramic heritage sites.
A network of institutions and associations
The Sesto edition is born from the collaboration between the Municipality of Sesto Fiorentino and numerous local entities: the Museo Archivio Richard Ginori della Manifattura di Doccia, the Art High School, the Florentine Museum of Prehistory, the Pro Loco, and various cultural associations, with the support of the Fondazione CR Firenze. Buongiorno Ceramica! is much more than an event: it is the living story of a community that has made ceramics its history, in the heart of Tuscany.
Buongiorno Ceramica Sesto — edition 2026
For the 12th edition of Buongiorno Ceramica!, Sesto Fiorentino opened the doors of the Archivio della Ceramica Sestese with a widespread program that extended well beyond the national weekend of May 23-24, continuing until May 31. The event, promoted by the AiCC and supported by the Municipality of Sesto Fiorentino with the Fondazione CR Firenze, confirmed the city of Doccia's role as a reference point for Tuscan ceramic tradition.
Programme Buongiorno Ceramica Sesto 2026
Main venue — Archivio della Ceramica Sestese (Via Savonarola 37)
Inauguration on May 22 with a guided tour and aperitif. During the festival, the following exhibitions were set up:
- "Worker Art. The production process of the Manifattura Ginori in the 1930s"
- "Wine and Bacchus in Sesto ceramics"
Workshops and paths
- Multisensory path "Vietato non toccare", at the Florentine Museum of Prehistory;
- "Archaeologists for a day" workshop, with a simulated excavation;
- Activities and workshops in Piazza Vittorio Veneto and at the Ragionieri Library.
Partners
Liceo Artistico Porta Romana, University of Siena, Museo Archivio Richard Ginori della Manifattura di Doccia, Florentine Museum of Prehistory, Pro Loco, and local associations.
Highlights Buongiorno Ceramica Sesto 2026
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Practical information — Buongiorno Ceramica Sesto
Location
Archivio della Ceramica Sestese, Via Girolamo Savonarola 37, Sesto Fiorentino (FI). Events are also held in various squares, the municipal library, and local museums.
How to get there
By train: Sesto Fiorentino station, on the Florence-Prato line. By tram: the T2 line connects Sesto to the center of Florence. By car: take the Sesto Fiorentino exit from the A11 Firenze-Mare motorway.
Admission
Free. Reservations are required for some workshops and guided tours.
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Archivio della Ceramica Sestese
Via Girolamo Savonarola 37, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino