Events
Ferrara
Exhibitions
Beautiful Esther. Purim, a timeless story
Until Jun 15, 2025
An exhibition on Purim, one of the most joyous holidays of the Jewish calendar, focusing on its leading character, Queen Esther
Music
Ferrara Summer Festival
Until Jul 11, 2025
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
Trade fairs, expositions
International Restoration Trade Show
Until May 16, 2025
Exhibition on the art of Restoration and Conservation of the Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Museums and Enterprises.
Music
Concert Season 2024/2025
Until May 30, 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
Exhibitions
Alphonse Mucha / Giovanni Boldini
Until Jul 20, 2025
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
Folklore and festivals
La Giostra del Borgo
Until Jun 22, 2025
Banquets, tournaments, stalls and shows from the 15th Century
Conferences, conventions and seminars
Internazionale a Ferrara 2025
Until Oct 05, 2025
A series of free lectures and meetings held by journalists and authors from all over the world
Trade fairs, expositions
FuturPera - Salone Internazionale della Pera
Until Nov 27, 2025
The first international trade fair dedicated to the promotion of the pear supply chain
Sports and games
Mille Miglia 2025 at Ferrara
On Jun 17, 2025
The most famous vintage car race in the world, the Mille Miglia will pass through Ferrara on June, 17th, 2025
Multiple events
Music
Ferrara in Jazz
On Apr 30, 2025
From October to April the Torrione San Giovanni, a splendid round tower along the Renaissance city walls, becomes a venue for jazz lovers
Multiple events
Ferrara Food Festival
Until Nov 02, 2025
The agri-food excellences of Ferrara and its territory are on display
Folklore and festivals
Homage to the Duke 2025
Until May 01, 2025
The eight 'contrade', in their superb Renaissance costumes, pay homage to the Duke Borso in Piazza Castello
Exhibitions
Art Kane. Oltre il reale
Until Jun 08, 2025
The rooms of the Estense Castle host one of the most important masters of twentieth-century photography
Exhibitions
Bruce Davidson / Zabriskie Point The faces of America
Until May 04, 2025
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
Folklore and festivals
Palio of Ferrara 2025
Until May 31, 2025
A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea
Street performances
Ferrara Buskers Festival 2025
Until Aug 31, 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
Street and exhibition markets
The Farmer’s market –Colours and Flavours of Ferrara
Until May 25, 2025
This market is organized fortnightly at Piazza Municipale or at Piazza Castello and it hosts producers from all over the Region.
Street performances
Automotostoriche in Centrostorico 2024
On May 25, 2025
Historical cars and motorcycles expo in the city centre.
Multiple events
Festina Lente - Events in Ferrara
Until Oct 24, 2025
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
