The International Festival of Youth Orchestras returns this year to light up Estate Fiorentina with its 25th edition. Founded in 1999, it offers young musicians from around the world the opportunity to participate in a unique musical experience in Tuscany.

The festival is held in Piazza della Signoria, at the Loggia dei Lanzi, where youth orchestras from various parts of the world perform celebrated pieces of classical music, often accompanied by outstanding young soloists. In addition to classical music, some orchestras present repertoires that include film music, traditional music of their country, and even jazz, pop or rock pieces.