Events and initiatives

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

In compliance with the National Decree (March 8th, 2020), the Estense Castle will be closed to the public until further notice

Bike Night Ferrara - mare

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!

Closing of all museums and monuments in Ferrara and province

In compliance with the National Decree (March 8th, 2020) to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, all the museums and monuments of Ferrara: the Estense Castle, the civic and state museums and the exhibition dedicated to Giuseppe De Nittis at Palazzo dei Diamanti, will be closed to the public until further notice. Also all the museums of Comacchio and of the province will be closed.

Concert Season 2019/2020

All the concerts scheduled until April 3rd are interrupted due to Ministery of Health ordinance

Concerts at Palazzo Bonacossi

Music season organized by “G. Frescobaldi” Academy of Music

Concerts in the Foyer 2017

Afternoon and evening concerts in the refined and cosy atmosphere of the Theatre's Foyer

De Nittis and the revolution of seeing

In compliance with the National Decree (March 8th, 2020), Palazzo dei Diamanti will be closed to the public until April 3rd.

Diari di Viaggio Festival 2020

Take out you pencils, brushes, carnets, camera and get ready because we are back: the 8th edition of “Diari di Viaggio Ferrara Festival” will take place at Palazzo della Racchetta in Ferrara

EuropAFerrara

Flavours, tastes and colours from all over Europe

Ferrara Balloons Festival 2020

Balloon flights, competitions, and a spectacular night flight with lighted balloons

Ferrara Buskers Festival 2020

The most important international event based on music and street art in Italy.

Ferrara Film Festival

Ferrara Film Festival is more than a contest: it is a cultural, educational, and economic bridge from Italy to the United States, with its many films, events, and entertainment shows.

Ferrara International Piano Festival

Ferrara International Piano Festival is a series of concerts open to visitors and master classes open to students of all nationalities.

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.

Giardini Estensi

Exhibition market of rare plants and garden tools.

Homage to the Duke 2020

TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. The eight 'contrade', in their superb Renaissance costumes, pay homage to the Duke Borso in the courtyard of the Este Castle

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

National Fairs Show - Misen

The only Italian event with more than 100 wine-and-food fairs. Here it is possible to taste typical dishes from all the Italian regions.

Opera Season 2019/20

The Season offers both traditional works and new proposals, to make feel people “home”, and also encourage young people to get to know theatre

Palio of Ferrara 2020

A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea

Rebel women. Renata di Francia and Giulia Gonzaga

A contemporary point of view on the female side of Renaissance. On display, precious miniatures by Agnieszka Kossowska, for the first time in Ferrara, to remind us the story of Renata di Francia, Giulia Gonzaga and other “rebel” women of the Italian Renaissance.

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