Events

Exhibitions

Bruce Davidson / Zabriskie Point The faces of America

Until Oct 12, 2025

A new appointment at "Spazio Antonioni" tells the story of the meeting on the set of the movie Zabriskie Point between the great photographer and one of the fathers of modern cinematography

Music

Concert Season 2024/2025

Until May 11, 2026

The program includes ten symphonic concerts, including those by the Orchestra Mozart and Daniele Gatti, which continue the residency project dedicated to Beethoven's symphonies. Then chamber music appointments and piano recitals with artists of extraordinary importance, as well as events dedicated to the celebration of Girolamo Frescobaldi and a special attention to the younger audience

Exhibitions

Alphonse Mucha / Giovanni Boldini

Until Jul 20, 2025

During spring 2025, Palazzo Diamanti will exhibit the masterpieces of the two protagonists of European Art between the 19th and 20th century, Alphonse Mucha and Giovanni Boldini, extraordinary artists of beauty and feminine charm

Folklore and festivals

Palio of Ferrara 2025

Until May 31, 2025

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

Multiple events

Festina Lente - Events in Ferrara

Until Oct 24, 2025

In 2025 will be the 30th anniversary of the World Heritage for the city of Este and the 10th for the Biosphere reserve MaB of Delta del Po: celebrating with "Festina Lente", between Nature, art and high cuisine

Street and exhibition markets

The Farmer’s market –Colours and Flavours of Ferrara

On May 25, 2025

This market is organized fortnightly at Piazza Municipale or at Piazza Castello and it hosts producers from all over the Region.

Street performances

Automotostoriche in Centrostorico 2024

On May 25, 2025

Historical cars and motorcycles expo in the city centre.

Exhibitions

Art Kane. Oltre il reale

Until Jun 08, 2025

The rooms of the Estense Castle host one of the most important masters of twentieth-century photography

Exhibitions

Beautiful Esther. Purim, a timeless story

Until Jun 15, 2025

An exhibition on Purim, one of the most joyous holidays of the Jewish calendar, focusing on its leading character, Queen Esther

Folklore and festivals

La Giostra del Borgo

Until Jun 22, 2025

Banquets, tournaments, stalls and shows from the 15th Century

Sports and games

Mille Miglia 2025 at Ferrara

On Jun 17, 2025

The most famous vintage car race in the world, the Mille Miglia will pass through Ferrara on June, 17th, 2025

Music

Ferrara Summer Festival

Until Jul 11, 2025

Concerts and shows during the summer period in the Historic Center of Ferrara. The setting of the city of Ferrara creates the atmosphere to experience unique evenings of entertainment

Street performances

Ferrara Buskers Festival 2025

Until Aug 31, 2025

The largest and oldest Buskers Festival hosting artists from all over the world, this year takes place along Corso Ercole I d'Este, a beautiful Renaissance street

Conferences, conventions and seminars