Events and initiatives
Ferrara
Arianna di Romano. Oltre lo sguardo
Photo exhibition of the photographer Arianna di Romano at the Palazzina Marfisa d'Este
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.
Beyond the Ghetto. Inside & Outside
The exhibition traces the period that goes from the ghettos (with the establishment of the first, that of Venice in 1516) to the Emancipation and Unification of Italy: a journey through universal identity issues with works of art, precious volumes and documents
Biennale Donna - Out of Time. Starting out again from Nature
The Biennale Donna continues to explore female creativity in a range of fields: five international artists will be exhibited at the Contemporary Art Pavilion.
Fakes. From Alceo Dossena to the counterfeit Modiglianis
This exhibition at palazzo Bonacossi explores the fascinating chapter of counterfeit art
Ferrara Buskers Festival 2022
The largest and oldest Buskers Festival hosting artists from all over the world performing for free along the streets ad the squares of the historic city center
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 Food Festival
The agri-food excellences of Ferrara and its territory are on display
Friday Farmer’s Market
Natural fresh products from our countryside.
Il sogno di Ferrara (The dream of Ferrara) - Adelchi Riccardo Mantovani
The exhibition held at the Estense Castle aims to introduce the general public to the fantastic, poetic and thrilling world of Ferrara native Adelchi Riccardo Mantovani, covering for the first time his entire career
International Restoration Trade Show 2022
Exhibition on the art of Restoration and Conservation of the Cultural and Environmental Heritage.
Internazionale a Ferrara 2022
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 2022 at Ferrara
The most famous vintage car race in the world, the Mille Miglia will pass through Ferrara on June, 15th, 2022
Palio of Ferrara 2022
A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea
Street Market of Organic Products
Every second Sunday of the month, the market of Organic products is held in the historic centre of Ferrara.
The Farmer’s market –Colours and Flavours of Ferrara
This market is organized fortnightly at Piazza Municipale or at Piazza Castello and it hosts producers from all over the Region.
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
Cento Carnival
A grand celebration with carnival floats up to 15 metres high and hundreds of figurants in colourful costumes -March 8th: PARADE CANCELLED
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
“. . . Sonate al Chiaro di Luna”
Summer concerts
Celebration of Garibaldi's Landing
Traditional commemorative celebration
Comacchio Beach Festival 2020
Great musical event on Porto Garibaldi beach
Comacchio Beach Festival 2022
A fantastic musical entertainment show with internationally renowned artists and singers, DJ sets, fireworks and lots of fun