Events
Diari di Viaggio Festival 2019
From 10 to 12 May 2019
Take out you pencils, brushes, carnets, camera and get ready because we are back: the 7th edition of “Diari di Viaggio Ferrara Festival” will take place at Palazzo della Racchetta in Ferrara
Ballooning in Ferrara
Departures every first Sunday of the month
In Ferrara you may go in balloon all the year round!
Squid and Squill Fair
May 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th 2019
Food stand with tasting of local fish cooked following the ancient traditions by local fishermen
Music in the salina
29th June - 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th July - 3rd August 2018
A Journey into the Placid Waters of the Po
From March to November
Excursion by Po Delta Tourism
Sail experience
From April, 30th to September, 13th - Tuesdays and Fridays
The ABCs of sailing! A wonderful experience that will teach you basic sailing techniques.
Volanoart - Hobby and Handicraft market
From 22nd June to 24th August - Every Saturday night
Hobby and handicraft market
Children's Festival: Dreaming of Boats on Parade
22nd June
Boats parade through the canals
Artistic Crafts Street Market
Third Saturday and Sunday of every month (except the months of July, and August )
The exhibition spaces are designed to harmonize with the preciousness of art and architecture of the city center.
On horseback in the heart of Po Delta Park
From January to December
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Asparagus festival
From April, 25th to May, 1st 2019
Many local products will be presented in the stands and in the market held in the Estense Castle
Salama da Sugo Fair
September, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th; October, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th 2019
The "Salamina da sugo al cucchiaio" Festival is a gourmet event dedicated to this deliciously tasty dish of the Italian cuisine
Excursions by boat in the Comacchio Lagoons
Boat excursion on the Lagoon with a stop at the traditional “casoni”
L’arte per l’arte – Painting the affections: Sacred art in Ferrara from the 16th to the 18th Centuries
January 26th-December 26th, 2019
“L’arte per l’arte” returns to the Este Castle. Following a project formerly organized by Comune di Ferrara, here is presented a little known artistic heritage of great significance for our city and a journey through time from the sunset of the Este dynasty up to the Enlightment
Feast of San Cassiano
13 August 2018
Traditional Village Fair in the beautiful historic centre of Comacchio
Hospitality Feast
14 August 2019
Every year, for longer than anyone can remember, summer is celebrated on the eve of Ferragosto
Market Herb Garden with organic products
From June, 7th to September, 6th, every Friday night
Every Friday night market with organic products
Cantieri paralleli.The Study of Belfiore and the Bible of Borso. 1447-1463
From December, 14th, 2018, to May, 5th, 2019
The exhibition, organized by Marcello Toffanello, shows two very special works of art: Muse Polymnia, from Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, and the Bible of Borso d’Este, a masterpiece from the Estense Library in Modena
Giardini Estensi
May 4th and 5th, 2019
Exhibition market of rare plants and garden tools.
Halloween in Comacchio
October, 31st
Magic, witchcrafs, gourmet food stalls with pumpkin-based dishes
Ferrara in Jazz
From January to April 2019
From October to April the Torrione San Giovanni, a splendid round tower along the Renaissance city walls, becomes a venue for jazz lovers
International Kite Festival
From 25 to 28 April 2019
International festival of kite takes place in the wonderful urban park.
Discovering the Salina of Comacchio
From March to September 2019
Guided walking tour to discover the natural environment of the Salina
Hobby and handicraft market at Lido degli Estensi
From 6th June to 5th September 2019, every Thursday
Hobby and handicraft market
Boldini and Fashion
16 February to 2 June 2019
Making a name for himself in Paris during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Boldini established his chic, “fashionable” style of portrait painting in the epicentre of modernity and elegance. He used his distinct painterly style to immortalise the protagonists and celebrities of that legendary era, from Robert de Montesquiou and Cléo de Mérode to Lina Cavalieri and Marchesa Casati
Discovering the Comacchio's Lagoons - Valle Campo
From July, 1st to September, 2nd Mondays
Guides tours by boat, bycicle and on foot in the heart of the Comacchio Lagoon inValle Campo
Ciclodelta della Libertà
April, 26th
Bike tour around the Comacchio Lagoons
On the trail of the Mesola Deer
From March, 2nd to October, 27th 2019 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Bosco Mesola Nature Reserve: Guided tours by electric coach.
Through the Wood on two wheels
From March, 2nd to May, 12th and from July, 14th to September, 8th Sundays and holidays
Guided bike tours at Bosco Mesola Nature Reserve
Slow Spring 2019
From March, 22nd to June, 23rd 2019
Weekends in the most suggestive places of the Po Delta Park, that will allow to enjoy the territory through forms of slow tourism
La Notte Rosa 2019
From July, 5th to 7th, 2019
An evening dedicated to the female! In every corner of the Coast, from the Comacchio Lidi to Cattolica, this evening acquires another colour
Discovering the ancient “Po di Primaro” with Lupo
Boat excursions on the “Lupo”
FerraraMarathon e Half Marathon 2019
September 29th, 2019
Sunday, September 29th, 2019 in Ferrara takes place a new edition of the Marathon and Half Marathon, the footrace that involves thousands of athletes.
Concert Season 2018/2019
August, 25th, 2018 – May 13th, 2019
Closing a perfect circle, Ferrara Musica turns 30 years old, celebrating them with the three ensembles founded by the great conductor whom our Municipal Theatre is entitled to, ensembles which accompanies the story of the Theatre from 1989 until today: the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the European Union Youth Orchestra’, which from this year has residency in the city of Ferrara
Internazionale a Ferrara 2019
October 4th-6th, 2019
A series of free lectures and meetings held by journalists and authors from all over the world
Grandparents’ Festival
End of July 2019
Town fair with entertainment
Sailing the Delta
From April, 20th to June, 2nd and from September, 7th to October, 27th - Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Excursions in the Delta by Po Delta Tourism
A night at the Ancient Delta Museum
Fridays from June, 28th to August, 30th
A guided tour in the new archaeological museum of Comacchio
In the heart of the Comacchio's Lagoons - Valle Campo
From March to October
Excursions in the Delta by Po Delta Tourism
The Comacchio's Lagoons by canoe
From May to October
Excursions in the Delta by Po Delta Tourism
Clam fishing
From June, 14th to August, 30th Fridays
Excursions in the Delta by Po Delta Tourism
Bike&Boat trips along the river
From March, 24th to June, 9th and from September, 15th to October, 20th Sundays and holidays
Excursions in the Delta by Po Delta Tourism
Market of Stellata
Second Sunday of each month.
Street market with more than 200 stalls selling furniture, clothes, coins, records, books, crafts, accessories.
The old Saltworks of Comacchio by bike
From April to November
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism and in the Comacchio Lagoons
Sailing from the sea to the Lagoons
From April to September
Excursions organised by PO DELTA TOURISM in the Comacchio Lagoons
Visit to the bell tower
From March, 23rd to June, 16th Saturdays and Sundays
The bell tower is open to the public only on certain periods
Motorboat trip to the mouth of the Po river
From March, 10th to November, 3rd - Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
A window onto Flamingos
From March to October
A guided tour in the heart of Comacchio wetlands
De Pisis - La poesia dell'attimo
December, 22nd, 2018 – June, 2nd, 2019
Due to the restoration works at Palazzo Massari and the temporary closing of the museums hosted in the Palace, the “Fondazione Ferrara Arte” and the Modern Art Galleries of Ferrara have organized an exhibition to show back to the public the art of Filippo de Pisis. At the Contemporary Art Pavillion, a rich selection of his works will be on display until June.
Hobby and handicraft market at Lido degli Scacchi
From June, 3rd to September, 2nd every Monday night
Hobby and handicraft market at Lido di Pomposa
From June, 2nd to September, 1st every Sunday night
Birdwatching at the old lighthouse
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Paratriathlon and Società Triathlon Irondelta Italian Championship
September, 15th and 16th, 2018
Italian Championship of Società
Comacchio Beach Festival 2019
June, 7th and 8th 2019
A fantastic musical entertainment show with internationally renowned artists and singers, DJ sets, fireworks and lots of fun
Homage to the Duke 2019
March 9th, 17th, 24th, 31st; April 7th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 27th, 2019
The eight 'contrade', in their superb Renaissance costumes, pay homage to the Duke Borso in the courtyard of the Este Castle
Hobby and handicraft market at Lido di Spina
From June, 11th to September, 3rd every Tuesday evening
Street market
Dinner Cruise on the Comacchio's Lagoons at sunset
From June to August
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Articles from the Old days - Antiques and Craft Market
First Saturday and Sunday of every month (except August).
Street market for antiques and objects to collect.
Street Market of Organic Products
Second Saturday and Sunday of each month (except July, August, December, January).
Every second Sunday of the month, the market of Organic products is held in the historic centre of Ferrara.
Troia, la fine della città, la nascita di un mito
16th March - 27th October
Archeological exhibition
La Leyenda del Chan Chan
27th July
Grupo Compay Segundo concert
Comacchio Beach Festival 2019
7th and 8th June
Great musical event on Porto Garibaldi beach
Minicruise along the coast as far as the Island of Love
From April, 20th to October, 13th
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Bike and Boat in Comacchio's Lagoons and old saltwork
From April, 7th to June, 9th and from September, 15th to November, 3rd Sundays and holidays
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
The Renaissance speaks Hebrew
From April, 12th to September, 15th, 2019
Eel festival 2019
During the weekend from September, 27th to October, 13th 2018
Tastings of dishes featuring the eel and the fish of sea and lagoon, exhibition stands of typical products and crafts, music, street animation
Note di Settembre
August 31st - September, 1st, 7th, 8th 2018
Music show with famous Italian artists
Paratriathlon and Società Triathlon Irondelta Italian Championship
14th and 15th September
Friday Farmer’s Market
Every Friday
Natural fresh products from our countryside.
Ferrara sotto le stelle 2019
June 11th, 24th and 25th; July 18th and 22nd, 2019
Ferrara sotto le Stelle is renown as one of the most qualified summer festival in Italy, with prestigious names and talented young artists.
Boat excursion in the moat of the Estense Castle
Every Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
Boat excursion in the moat, to see the Castle from a different point of view
Opera Season 2019
December 21st 2018; January 11th, 13th and 29th 2019; February 8th and 10th 2019, May 21st 2019; May 3rd and 5th 2019
The Season offers both traditional works and new proposals, to make feel people “home”, and also encourage young people to get to know theatre
Mille Miglia 2018 at Ferrara
May 16th and 19th, 2018
The most famous vintage car race in the world, the Mille Miglia will pass through Ferrara.
Bike Night Ferrara - mare
June 15th and 16th, 2019
100 km at night, from the city of bicycles to the sea, along the cyclepath of the Po river, to celebrate the beginning of Summer!
Hobby and handicraft market at Lido delle Nazioni
From April, 24th to September,11th every Wednesday night
Evening hobby and handicraft market at Lido delle Nazioni
Concerts at Palazzo Bonacossi
February 13th – April 29th, 2014
Music season organized by “G. Frescobaldi” Academy of Music
Ferrara Buskers Festival 2019
From August 24th to September 1st, 2019
September 23rd, preview Ferrara Buskers Festival in Comacchio
The most important international event based on music and street art in Italy.
Train excursions accompanied by Salina staff
April, 20th - 22nd - 25th - 26th; May, 1st - 3rd; June, 14th - 21st - 22nd; August, 30th
Train excursions and a "white-gold hunt"
Every Tuesday and Saturday of July and August
Portrait of Lucrezia Borgia
March 26th, April 23rd, May 28th, October 28th, November 25th, December 30th, 2017
Animated plays at the Este Castle, with the mysterious Duchess
Palio of Ferrara 2019
From May 3rd to June 2nd, 2019
A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea
Ferrara Balloons Festival 2019
September 6th-15th, 2019
Free balloon flights, competitions, and a spectacular night flight with lighted balloons
