Chiardiluna – Summer Cinema

Cinema under the stars in the Oltrarno

When summer arrives and indoor theaters close for the seasonal break, cinema in Florence doesn't stop: it moves outdoors. Chiardiluna, located at the corner of Via Monte Oliveto and Viale Aleardi, is the most historic and popular summer arena in the Oltrarno, in the heart of the Municipality of Florence. For decades, it has accompanied the summer evenings of the San Frediano district and has become, for many Florentines, the quintessential place to watch a film under the city sky.

A summer of screenings in Florence

The Chiardiluna season opens in June and continues until mid-September, with a daily schedule that alternates between the season's biggest hits, the best of Italian and European cinema, and a selection of previews. It is not just an open-air theater: it is a meeting place where the atmosphere remains simple and authentic, with a bar offering snacks and light meals, numbered seating, and the chance to spend the entire evening immersed in greenery.

Previews and meetings with authors

One of Chiardiluna's distinctive features is the presence of guests who meet the audience before the screening: Italian film directors and actors regularly take the stage at the arena to present their films. Over the years, the Florentine arena has hosted well-known names in national cinema, making every evening something more than just a simple viewing.

In the heart of Florence, a stone's throw from the center

The location of Chiardiluna is one of its strengths: you are in the Oltrarno, the left bank of the Arno that preserves the most popular and artisanal soul of Florence, the capital of Tuscany. After the film, you can continue the evening among the trattorias and bars of San Frediano and Santo Spirito, two of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. For those visiting Florence in summer, an evening at the arena is a different and relaxed way to experience the city, far from the crowds of the museums.

Why it's worth it

• The most historic and iconic summer arena in the Florentine Oltrarno.
• Open-air cinema from June to mid-September, every night.
• Programming that combines blockbusters, Italian and European auteur cinema, and previews.
• Meetings with directors and actors before screenings.
• Bar with snacks and light meals, numbered seats, authentic atmosphere.