Events and initiatives
Ferrara
Alphonse Mucha / Giovanni Boldini
During spring 2025, Palazzo Diamanti will exhibit the masterpieces of the two protagonists of European Art between the 19th and 20th century, Alphonse Mucha and Giovanni Boldini, extraordinary artists of beauty and feminine charm
Art Kane. Oltre il reale
The rooms of the Estense Castle host one of the most important masters of twentieth-century photography
Automotostoriche in Centrostorico 2024
Historical cars and motorcycles expo in the city centre.
Beautiful Esther. Purim, a timeless story
An exhibition on Purim, one of the most joyous holidays of the Jewish calendar, focusing on its leading character, Queen Esther
Bruce Davidson / Zabriskie Point The faces of America
A new appointment at "Spazio Antonioni" tells the story of the meeting on the set of the movie Zabriskie Point between the great photographer and one of the fathers of modern cinematography
Concert Season 2024/2025
The program includes ten symphonic concerts, including those by the Orchestra Mozart and Daniele Gatti, which continue the residency project dedicated to Beethoven's symphonies. Then chamber music appointments and piano recitals with artists of extraordinary importance, as well as events dedicated to the celebration of Girolamo Frescobaldi and a special attention to the younger audience
Ferrara Buskers Festival 2025
The largest and oldest Buskers Festival hosting artists from all over the world, this year takes place along Corso Ercole I d'Este, a beautiful Renaissance street
Ferrara Food Festival
The agri-food excellences of Ferrara and its territory are on display
Ferrara in Jazz
From October to April the Torrione San Giovanni, a splendid round tower along the Renaissance city walls, becomes a venue for jazz lovers
Ferrara Summer Festival
Concerts and shows during the summer period in the Historic Center of Ferrara. The setting of the city of Ferrara creates the atmosphere to experience unique evenings of entertainment
Festina Lente - Events in Ferrara
In 2025 will be the 30th anniversary of the World Heritage for the city of Este and the 10th for the Biosphere reserve MaB of Delta del Po: celebrating with "Festina Lente", between Nature, art and high cuisine
FuturPera - Salone Internazionale della Pera
The first international trade fair dedicated to the promotion of the pear supply chain
Giardini Estensi
Exhibition market of rare plants and garden tools.
Homage to the Duke 2025
The eight 'contrade', in their superb Renaissance costumes, pay homage to the Duke Borso in Piazza Castello
International Kite Festival
The International kite festival takes place in the wonderful urban park of Ferrara
International Restoration Trade Show
Exhibition on the art of Restoration and Conservation of the Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Museums and Enterprises.
Internazionale a Ferrara 2025
A series of free lectures and meetings held by journalists and authors from all over the world
La Giostra del Borgo
Banquets, tournaments, stalls and shows from the 15th Century
Mille Miglia 2025 at Ferrara
The most famous vintage car race in the world, the Mille Miglia will pass through Ferrara on June, 17th, 2025
Palio of Ferrara 2025
A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea
Valli e Nebbie - Lagoons and Mists
International rally from the historic centre of Ferrara to the Po Delta Park.
Bondeno
Market of Stellata
Street market with more than 200 stalls selling furniture, clothes, coins, records, books, crafts, accessories.
Panarea 2012 - Festival of the Ferrara's bread
Panarea is a national festival dedicated to bread, pizza, piadina, pasta, bakery products, and traditional wheat-based products of Italian cuisine.
Truffle, Bread and Ferrarese Pearls Festival
Two weekends dedicated to the delicious truffle, bread and products from our area.
Cento
Guercino, un nuovo sguardo. Opere provenienti da Forlì e da altri luoghi nascosti
The exhibition, hosted at the church of San Lorenzo, displays twenty large works, most of them altarpieces, by Guercino and his students, which until now were hidden from the public eye because they were kept in places that could not be visited
Comacchio
Comacchio half marathon
Run race
Easter Monday Fair and Market
At Port Garibaldi, the Easter Monday Fair and Market
Eel Festival 2024 - XXVII edition
Tastings of dishes featuring the eel and the fish of sea and lagoon, exhibition stands of typical products and crafts, music, street animation
Festa dei Pesci Marinati
Guided tours, workshop for children and food sampling.
