Piazza del Cioccolato
Two days dedicated to cocoa in the heart of Impruneta
About Piazza del Cioccolato
Chocolate takes center stage in Impruneta
On the first weekend marking the transition from winter to spring, Impruneta transforms into a small kingdom of cocoa. Saturday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 1st, 2026, see the debut of Piazza del Cioccolato, an event that weaves together taste, culture, music, and cinema in the historic center of this town in the province of Florence, nestled in the Florentine Chianti hills.
The heart of the event is the market exhibition in Piazza Buondelmonti, where master chocolatiers showcase their creations: chocolate bars, pralines, sculptures, and artisanal specialties to sample and buy. Alongside the stalls, there will be a themed book corner curated by the LiberoCaos bookstore, featuring titles dedicated to chocolate and fine dining.
A journey into cocoa
More than just a gourmet fair, Piazza del Cioccolato offers a journey into cocoa, its history, and its ties to gastronomic traditions. This choice is no coincidence: the initiative is part of the Centenary of the Festa dell'Uva, the historic event that made Impruneta famous throughout Tuscany, expanding its program with a new appointment dedicated to another confectionery excellence.
Music, shows, and cinema
The two days are filled with activities for all ages. Highlights range from live music by Due Voci to shows designed for children, and the world-inspired sounds of the Giguy Quartet with their "Songs and dances from Mandeng to the Ivory Coast" performance. In the Loggiato del Pellegrino, as evening falls, two film screenings celebrate chocolate on the big screen, while children can enjoy a dedicated show and an inflatable play area.
A new event for Impruneta
With this first edition, the Pro Loco of Impruneta, with the patronage of the Municipality, enriches the village's event calendar and invites families, food lovers, and curious visitors to discover the charm of chocolate in a convivial atmosphere among the squares and loggias of the center. In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
Piazza del Cioccolato — edition 2026
The first edition of Piazza del Cioccolato kicks off the 2026 program with two days entirely dedicated to cocoa in the historic center of Impruneta. The event, organized by the Pro Loco with the support of the Municipality, combines a market exhibition, culture, music, cinema, and family activities between Piazza Buondelmonti and the Loggiato del Pellegrino.
The event is part of the Centenary of the Festa dell'Uva and offers a journey into chocolate, its history, and its ties to the gastronomic traditions of the Florentine territory.
Programme Piazza del Cioccolato 2026
Saturday, February 28
- 3:00 PM — Piazza Buondelmonti: opening of the market exhibition with master chocolatiers and book corner by LiberoCaos bookstore; live music by the group Due Voci
- 5:00 PM — Loggiato del Pellegrino: children's show "The Chocolate Factory" by ImagoLab
- 7:00 PM — Screening of the film "Chocolat" by Lasse Hallström
Sunday, March 1
- 9:00 AM — Piazza Buondelmonti: market exhibition, book corner by LiberoCaos, and inflatable play area for children
- 4:00 PM — Music by the Giguy Quartet with "Songs and dances from Mandeng to the Ivory Coast", a project by the Giguywassa company
- 7:00 PM — Loggiato del Pellegrino: screening of the film "Lezioni di cioccolato" by Claudio Cupellini
In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
Highlights Piazza del Cioccolato 2026
- Market exhibition with master chocolatiers in Piazza Buondelmonti
- Concert by the Giguy Quartet, "Songs and dances from Mandeng to the Ivory Coast"
- Children's show "The Chocolate Factory" by ImagoLab
- Evening screenings of "Chocolat" and "Lezioni di cioccolato" in the Loggiato del Pellegrino
Prices Piazza del Cioccolato 2026
Practical information — Piazza del Cioccolato
When
Saturday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 1st, 2026. Saturday starting at 3:00 PM, Sunday from 9:00 AM.
Where
Piazza Buondelmonti and Loggiato del Pellegrino, in the historic center of Impruneta (FI).
How to get there
By car, Impruneta is about 15 km from Florence, reachable from the Impruneta exit of the A1 motorway or the Florence-Siena highway. By bus, there are connections via suburban lines serving the Florentine Chianti area.
Admission
Access to the events in the square is free. In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled.
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Piazza Buondelmonti e Loggiato del Pellegrino
Piazza Buondelmonti, 50023 Impruneta