Events
A Journey into the Placid Waters of the Po
From March to November
Excursion by Po Delta Tourism
Ferrara International Piano Festival
From June 28th to July 12th, 2020
Ferrara International Piano Festival is a series of concerts open to visitors and master classes open to students of all nationalities.
Sail experience
From April, 30th to September, 13th - From Monday to Friday
The ABCs of sailing! A wonderful experience that will teach you basic sailing techniques.
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
Hobby and handicraft markets
July, August, September
Street markets in Lidi di Comacchio
Guided tour at the Pomposa Abbey
July, 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th
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”
La Giostra del Borgo
From June, 7th to 24th, 2018
Banquets, tournaments, stalls and shows from the 15th Century
Ferrara Film Festival
September 17th – 20th, 2020
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.
Schifanoia and Francesco del Cossa. The gold of the Este family
From June 2nd to September 13th, 2020
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.
Dinner cruise on the Comacchio's Lagoons at sunset
From June to September
Guided tours by Po Delta Tourism
Bike&Boat at the sunset: from sea to the Lagoons
From June, 16th to September, 8th, every Tuesday
Guided tours by Po Delta Tourism
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
Halloween in Comacchio
October, 31st
Magic, witchcrafs, gourmet food stalls with pumpkin-based dishes
Through the Wood on two wheels
From April, 5th to May, 12th and from July, 19th to September, 13th Sundays and holidays
Guided bike tours at Bosco Mesola Nature Reserve
La Notte Rosa 2020
From July 3rd to 5th, 2020
An evening dedicated to the female! In every corner of the Coast, from the Comacchio Lidi to Cattolica, this evening acquires another colour
A night at the Ancient Delta Museum
Fridays from June, 26th to August, 28th
A guided tour in the new archaeological museum of Comacchio
The Comacchio's Lagoons by canoe
From May, 2nd to October, 10th every Saturday
Excursions in the Delta by Po Delta Tourism
Clam fishing
From June, 12th to September, 4th Fridays
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
Minicruise between beaches and lagoons of the Delta
From June to September every Tuesday
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
A window onto Flamingos
From July, 1st to September, 4th every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
A guided tour in the heart of Comacchio wetlands
Birdwatching at the old lighthouse
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
Dinner Cruise on the Comacchio's Lagoons at sunset
From June to September
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.
Minicruise along the coast as far as the Island of Love
From May to September
Excursions organised by Po Delta Tourism
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
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.
Ferrara Buskers Festival 2020
From August 26th to 30th, 2020
The most important international event based on music and street art in Italy.
Palio of Ferrara 2020
September, 2020
A month of celebrations, parades, flag-throwing competitions and a spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea
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.
Preview of Ferrara Buskers Festival
23rd August 2019
Music and entertainment in the historic centre of Comacchio
Train excursions and a "white-gold hunt"
June, 23rd, 27th and 30th. Every Tuesday and Saturday of July and August
