Events and initiatives
Ferrara
An artist known as Banksy
The exhibition at Palazzo dei Diamanti is an impressive event that brings together over 100 original works and objects by the British artist
Antonio Ligabue. Life of an artist (1899-1965)
An exhibition about Antonio Ligabue is going to be organized at Palazzo dei Diamanti. It will sum up the artistic itinerary of the painter, sculptor and drawer, born in Switzerland and raised in Emilia-Romagna, who became one of the main international artists of the XX Century
Articles from the Old days - Antiques and Craft Market
Street market for antiques and objects to collect.
Artistic Crafts Street Market
The exhibition spaces are designed to harmonize with the preciousness of art and architecture of the city center.
Between Symbolism and Futurism. Gaetano Previati
The Estense Castle and the exhibition dedicated to Gaetano Previati have reopened to the public. The entrance to the Castle is admitted in limited number: a maximum of 15 visitors every 20 minutes. Reservation is strongly recommended.
Biennale Donna. Through the picture: women and photography between 1950s and 1980s
The XVIII Biennale Donna is about women and photography between 1950s and ‘80s, and reunites 13 international female photographers: Paola Agosti, Diane Arbus, Letizia Battaglia, Giovanna Borgese, Lisetta Carmi, Carla Cerati, Françoise Demulder, Mari Mahr, Lori Sammartino, Chiara Samugheo, Leena Saraste, Francesca Woodman and Petra Wunderlich
Concert Season 2019/2020
All the concerts scheduled are interrupted until further notice
EuropAFerrara
Flavours, tastes and colours from all over Europe
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
FerraraMarathon e Half Marathon 2020
Sunday, September 27th, 2020 in Ferrara takes place a new edition of the Marathon and Half Marathon, the footrace that involves thousands of athletes.
Friday Farmer’s Market
Natural fresh products from our countryside.
Internazionale a Ferrara 2020
A series of free lectures and meetings held by journalists and authors from all over the world
Main Events in Ferrara
Cultural events, art, concerts, exhibitions, music and entertainment in the Estense city.
Mille Miglia 2020 at Ferrara
The most famous vintage car race in the world, the Mille Miglia will pass through Ferrara on October, 22nd
Opera Season 2019/20
All the operas scheduled are interrupted until further notice
Reopening of museums and monuments in Ferrara and province
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Schifanoia and Francesco del Cossa. The gold of the Este family
Palazzo Schifanoia back to its former splendour. After the necessary post-earthquake architectural renovation, the ancient “Delizia” (rural villa) of the Este family is now partially OPEN: a magical place that accompanied the splendour of the dynasty and fascinated its visitors for centuries.
Street Market of Organic Products
Every second Sunday of the month, the market of Organic products is held in the historic centre of Ferrara.
Winter Wonderland
Christmas on a carousel 2018-2019. The largest indoor amusement park in Italy
Bondeno
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
Cesare Tiazzi 1743-1809. A sculptor between Cento and Bologna
Cesare Tiazzi mastered clay sculpture, and he mainly worked in Cento. His works of art and education are inspired by Bolognese sculptors.
Vininvilla
Wine and food tastings and live music.
Comacchio
Eel festival 2020
Tastings of dishes featuring the eel and the fish of sea and lagoon, exhibition stands of typical products and crafts, music, street animation
Halloween in Comacchio
Magic, witchcrafs, gourmet food stalls with pumpkin-based dishes
Mille Miglia
Car race
Poggio Renatico
Cappellaccio Festival
The festival offers the best local specialties. It will be possible to taste local recipes, especially cappellacci, one of the most popular dishes of the Ferrarese cuisine.
Salama da Sugo Fair
The "Salamina da sugo al cucchiaio" Festival is a gourmet event dedicated to this deliciously tasty dish of the Italian cuisine
