Events
A Journey into the Placid Waters of the Po
From March to November
Excursion by Po Delta Tourism
Artistic Crafts Street Market
Third Saturday and Sunday of every month (except the months of July, and August )
The exhibition spaces are designed to harmonize with the preciousness of art and architecture of the city center.
On horseback in the heart of Po Delta Park
From January to December
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Guided tour at the Pomposa Abbey
September, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th
Biennale Donna. Through the picture: women and photography between 1950s and 1980s
September, 20th – November 22nd, 2020
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
Salama da Sugo Fair
September, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th; October, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
The "Salamina da sugo al cucchiaio" Festival is a gourmet event dedicated to this deliciously tasty dish of the Italian cuisine
Excursions by boat in the Comacchio Lagoons
Boat excursion on the Lagoon with a stop at the traditional “casoni”
Schifanoia and Francesco del Cossa. The gold of the Este family
From June 2nd, 2020 to January 10th, 2021
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.
Bike & Spritz at Mesola Castle
From March, 28th to May, 30th and from September, 12th to October, 10th every Saturday and pre holidays
Guided tour by Po Delta Tourism
An artist known as Banksy
From May 30th to September 27th, 2020
The exhibition at Palazzo dei Diamanti is an impressive event that brings together over 100 original works and objects by the British artist
Concert Season 2019/2020
21 settembre 2019 - 8 maggio 2020
All the concerts scheduled are interrupted until further notice
Halloween in Comacchio
October, 31st
Magic, witchcrafs, gourmet food stalls with pumpkin-based dishes
Antonio Ligabue. Life of an artist (1899-1965)
From October, 31st, 2020 to April, 5th, 2021
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
Ferrara in Jazz
October, 2nd, 2020 – May 2021
From October to April the Torrione San Giovanni, a splendid round tower along the Renaissance city walls, becomes a venue for jazz lovers
On the trail of the Mesola Deer
From March, 1st to November, 1st Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Bosco Mesola Nature Reserve: Guided tours by electric coach.
The Comacchio's Lagoons by canoe
From May, 2nd to October, 10th every Saturday
Excursions in the Delta by Po Delta Tourism
Ferrara Discovery tours
Every day by appointment
Guided walking tours with a licensed professional tourist guide. Medieval Ferrara and its Jewish Ghetto - The Jewish cemetery and The Garden of the Finzi-Continis - Palazzo Schifanoia: the Hall of the Months, and more at the Este Court - Banksy. The contemporary world in his art: Discover some of Ferrara's unique highlights and places. Itineraries / visits for kids & adults in English, German, Italian, and Spanish
Sailing from the sea to the Lagoons
From April to October
Excursions organised by PO DELTA TOURISM in the Comacchio Lagoons
Bio-Tour to the Po River Mouth
From April to October
Guided tours by Po Delta Tourism
Motorboat trip to the mouth of the Po river
From March, 14th to November, 1st
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Birdwatching at the old lighthouse
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Winter Wonderland
December, 25th, 2018 – January, 6th, 2019
January 12nd, 13rd, 19th and 20th, 2019
Christmas on a carousel 2018-2019. The largest indoor amusement park in Italy
Articles from the Old days - Antiques and Craft Market
First Saturday and Sunday of every month (except August).
Street market for antiques and objects to collect.
Street Market of Organic Products
Second Saturday and Sunday of each month (except July, August, December, January).
Every second Sunday of the month, the market of Organic products is held in the historic centre of Ferrara.
Bike and Boat in Comacchio's Lagoons and old saltwork
From April, 5th to June, 7th and from September, 13th to November, 1st Sundays and holidays
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Eel festival 2020
During the week-end from 10th to 25th October 2020
Tastings of dishes featuring the eel and the fish of sea and lagoon, exhibition stands of typical products and crafts, music, street animation
EuropAFerrara
September, 25th, 26th, 27th, 2020
Flavours, tastes and colours from all over Europe
Internazionale a Ferrara 2020
October 2nd-4th, 2020
A series of free lectures and meetings held by journalists and authors from all over the world
Mille Miglia 2020 at Ferrara
October 22nd, 2020
The most famous vintage car race in the world, the Mille Miglia will pass through Ferrara on October, 22nd
FerraraMarathon e Half Marathon 2020
September 27th, 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.
From Comacchio to the lagoons: the eel fishing spots
From April, 4th to June, 7th and from September 12th to November, 1st
Guided tours by Po Delta Tourism
Manifattura dei Marinati - Guided tour and tasting of fish
From April, 4th to June, 7th and from September, 13th to November, 1st every Saturday and pre holiday
Guided tour to the ancient pickling factory of eels
Friday Farmer’s Market
Every Friday
Natural fresh products from our countryside.
Between Symbolism and Futurism. Gaetano Previati
June 6th – December 27th, 2020
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.
