Events
Bruce Davidson / Zabriskie Point The faces of America
Until May 4th, 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
Alphonse Mucha / Giovanni Boldini
From March 22nd to July 20th, 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
Homage to the Duke 2025
March, 23rd and 30th; April 13th; May 1st 2025
The eight 'contrade', in their superb Renaissance costumes, pay homage to the Duke Borso in Piazza Castello
Palio of Ferrara 2025
May 2025
A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea
Ferrara in Jazz
September 2024
From October to April the Torrione San Giovanni, a splendid round tower along the Renaissance city walls, becomes a venue for jazz lovers
Festina Lente - Events in Ferrara
March 2nd, April 12th, May 11, 2025
other dates to be defined
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
Giardini Estensi
May 3rd and 4th, 2025
Exhibition market of rare plants and garden tools.
The Farmer’s market –Colours and Flavours of Ferrara
17 January 2021
This market is organized fortnightly at Piazza Municipale or at Piazza Castello and it hosts producers from all over the Region.
Concert Season 2024/2025
Until May 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
International Restoration Trade Show
14, 15, 16 May 2025
Exhibition on the art of Restoration and Conservation of the Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Museums and Enterprises.
Automotostoriche in Centrostorico 2024
June 8th, 9th, 2024
Historical cars and motorcycles expo in the city centre.
Art Kane. Oltre il reale
From February 1st to June 8th, 2025
The rooms of the Estense Castle host one of the most important masters of twentieth-century photography
Beautiful Esther. Purim, a timeless story
March, 12th - June, 15th 2025
An exhibition on Purim, one of the most joyous holidays of the Jewish calendar, focusing on its leading character, Queen Esther
La Giostra del Borgo
From June, 7th to 24th, 2018
Banquets, tournaments, stalls and shows from the 15th Century
Mille Miglia 2025 at Ferrara
June, 17th, 2025
The most famous vintage car race in the world, the Mille Miglia will pass through Ferrara on June, 17th, 2025
Ferrara Summer Festival
June/July/October 2024
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
Ferrara Buskers Festival 2025
From August 27th to 31st, 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
Internazionale a Ferrara 2025
October 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2025
A series of free lectures and meetings held by journalists and authors from all over the world
Ferrara Food Festival
From October 31st to November 2nd, 2025
The agri-food excellences of Ferrara and its territory are on display
FuturPera - Salone Internazionale della Pera
November 26th, 27th, 2025
The first international trade fair dedicated to the promotion of the pear supply chain
