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De Nittis exhibition at Palazzo dei Diamanti

De Nittis and the revolution of the gaze

December 1, 2019 - April 13, 2020 Palazzo dei Diamanti dedicates an exhibition to Giuseppe De Nittis (1846-1884), a leading figure, along with Boldini, of the Parisian scene of the late nineteenth century. The exhibition is the result of a relations...

Franco Farina collection in Ferrara

Contemporary Art Pavilion - Palazzo Massari from 21 December 2019 to 15 March 2020

The work of Franco Farina, a memorable director of the Civic Gallery of Modern Art, has given birth to a season dotted with international events and personalities and has left tangible evidence in his collection of works of art. This collection is c...

NEW YEAR'S EVE IN FERRARA

31st December 2019

New Year's Eve in Ferrara with the very famous reenactment of the Este's Castle fire offers an extremely evocative representation, with fireworks and pyrotechnic displays, cascades of color and swirling lights accompanied by famous musicians&...

Renaissance Carnival in Ferrara

Este Carnival in Ferrara February 20-23, 2020

The atmosphere of the Este masquerades will arise: after almost six hundred years, the amazing Carnival of Ferrara Court is organized in the very heart of Italian Renaissance. An historical recollection of the Carnival celebrated by the Este Court...

Exhibition on Gaetano Previati: Between symbolism and futurism

Ferrara from 9 February to 7 June

On the occasion of the centenary of the death of Gaetano Previati, great interpreter of European Symbolism, Ferrara, his hometown, pays tribute to him with an exhibition at the Estense Castle, with an important collection of paintings and works on pa...

PO RIVER LONG DISTANCE RACE

THE PO RIVER CYCLING RACE - 6th EDITION – FERRARA, MARCH 1ST

The Po River cycling race known as “Granfondo del Po” is now in its 6th edition. After its 2019 success, the challenge continues. The main characteristics of the Po River Race remain unchanged: there are no slopes to climb. ...

Carnival in Cento

CARNIVAL IN CENTO (FERRARA)

9 - 16 - 23 FEBRUARY / 1 - 8 MARCH 2020

THE CARNIVAL OF CENTO - EUROPE'S CARNIVAL Regarding the Carnival of Cento, there is evidence dating back to the 17th century in the frescoes of Gian Francesco Barbieri called the “Guercino”. The great festival retained ...

Comacchio - Carnival on water

February 16th - 23th , 2020

In one weekend, you can get a taste of two quite different versions of Carnival: a show inspired by the Renaissance in Ferrara and a series of small boat processions here in the lagoon city of Comacchio. Staying at Giardino di Rebecca B&...

COSMOPROF BOLOGNA -

MARCH 12-16, 2020

Cosmoprof is a B2B exhibition reserved to beauty professionals For more than 40 years, Cosmoprof has been the world’s most important international event in the beauty and cosmetics sector, now also with a special focus on the Spa indus...

Tribute to Duke in Ferrara

Historical re-enactement from March, 22nd to May 3rd, 2020

Every Sunday, a Contrada of the Palio of Ferrara makes "homage to Duke" and the Ducal Court, in the courtyard of Castello Estense. Dame e Cavalieri, flag-wavers and musicians, Dancers, Jugglers and fire eaters, for a brief but intense an...

Slow Spring

22 March - 23 June 2019 FERRARA

“Primavera Slow” (Slow Spring) 2019 - International Po Delta Birdwatching Fair 11 weeks discovering Po Delta Park and its surrounding. Following the success of the last editions countersigned by a rich program of slow tourism excursio...

FERRARA SOFT-AIR / MILITARY FAIR 2020

15-16 February 2020

Ferrara Militaria is a great event open to the public and dedicated to all the fans of the world of military collecting, from uniforms to vintage articles. There will be many visitors who will participate in Ferrara Militaria, looking fo...

Valli e Nebbie - Lagoons and Mists in Ferrara

March 29th - 31th 2019

"Valli e Nebbie" is an international rally of 50 among the most beautiful cars in the world, of important car companies such as Bugatti, Maserati, Ferrari, Lancia, Fiat, Porsche, Bentley, Jaguar and others. Classic car aficionados will b...

Palio di Ferrara

HISTORICAL PALIO OF FERRARA

9-10 and 16th of May, 23th and 31st of May 2020

The Palio of Ferrara is the oldest in the world. As a matter of fact in 1279 the Commune of Ferrara recognized a folk tradition started about 20 years before to celebrate the victory of the Marquis and Lord of the town Azzo VII Novello d'Este in ...

FERRARA IN FAIRYTALES

31st of May - 2nd of June 2019, Ferrara

By magic in these dates Ferrara will become a city where the Tales of our childhood come to life "FEshion Events" organizes the sixth edition of "Ferrara in Fiaba", the great event dedicated to children and their families, whic...

Vulandra Kite Festival - FERRARA

April 24th - 26th, 2020

The Vulandra Festival which was set up for fun long ago in 1980, is now established among the most important kite events of Europe. Every year the Ferrara International Festival accommodates a great number of kitefliers coming from all over...

MISEN POPULAR-FAIR EXHIBITION

April 4th - 5th 2020

MISEN – the fantastic NATIONAL POPULAR- FAIR EXHIBITION is back! This edition is richer in curios, raffles, gatherings, labs, typical products and of course… FREE TASTINGS OF SPECIALITIES FROM THE BEST WINE AND FOOD TRADITIONS! A weeken...

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Ferrara Buskers Festival

International festival of Street musicians 23-1.09.2019

18 Aug. preview in Comacchio The most important international event based on music and street art in Italy. The Ferrara Buskers Festival is the biggest event completely dedicated to street artists. Every year an audience of about 800,000 people c...

Giardini Estensi - Maggio

Perfumes and essences of the Este's town

Visiting the Estense gardens - 1 - 3th May 2020

Exhibition market of rare plants and garden tools. Not far from the Este Castle, in the very heart of Ferrara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, flowers and their colors and perfumes will be celebrated at Parco Massari. Two days dedicated to gre...

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La Giostra del Borgo - Historical tournement

From 6th to 23th June 2019

Banquets, tournaments, stalls and shows from the 15th Century Giostra del Borgo Ferrara - Ippodromo di Ferrara - Via Ippodromo, 31 The 13th edition of Giostra del Borgo, organized by Contrada S. Luca, is deeply linked to solidarity and envir...

Fecomics & games - giugno

CosplayVille - Ferrara

15-16 June 2019, Ferrara town centre

Comics, games and cosplayers in Ferrara A full immersion in the magic of comics world, plus games and cosplay of course! Themed areas and a rich programme of events for a unique event, in the very heart of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna. Conte...

NATIONAL DOG EXHIBITION

FERRARA 11th May 2019

Exemplars of dogs of different breeds from every region of Italy are on display at the National Canine Exhibition held in the Ferrara Fair pavilion. The Canine National Exhibition is a prestigious beauty exhibition organized by the Cinofilo Ferrarese...

Halloween in Ferrara and Comacchio - a night of magic

October 31st, 2019

On October 31st from around 5pm to around midnight, on Halloween night, Ferrara will host Monsterland: several internships dedicated to different musical genres, with national and international artists, scenographies designed ad hoc for the city, s...

CHRISTMAS IN FERRARA 2019

During the Christmas holiday season Ferrara decorates its streets with coloured lights, street markets, concerts, nativity scenes and fireworks. At Christmas time this beautiful Renaissance city becomes a hub of Christmas shopping and fun for all the...

Interno verde - Open gardens in Ferrara

May 11th - 12th, 2019

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the spaces that are normally hidden from the eyes of tourists: the secret gardens of Ferrara. Elegant Renaissance courts, medieval gardens hidden by high walls, small flowery oases of tranquility and ...

Christmas in Comacchio

24th December 2019 - 6th January 2020

The Lidos of Comacchio, which overlook the Adriatic Coast, offer a rich programme. A rough winter sea is the scenery of a great Christmas party based on chestnuts, mulled wine, ciambellas and other traditional products which are served free; in the e...

Meet Europe in Ferrara - 21-23 September

Breaking news - L'Europa in Piazza will be held in the area of viale Alfonso I d'Este

Flavours, tastes and colours from all over Europe September, 21th, 22th, 23th 2019 A big outdoor market, with many typical products, in the luxury frame of Piazza Ariostea. This event – a big outdoor market from all over Europe - has been ...

BUNDAN CELTIC FESTIVAL

July 19-21, 2019 Ferrara

A weekend immersed in the greenery of Golena Park in Rocca di Stellata, surrounded by torches, artisans, historical re-enactment groups, music and delicious food. In the warm days of July, spend marvellous evenings immersed in greenery, transporte...

Ferrara Balloons Festival

Ferrara 6-15 September 2019

Free balloon flights, competitions, and a spectacular night flight with lighted balloons - Ferrara Balloons Festival is a yearly hot air balloon festival that takes place in Ferrara, Italy and is considered to be one of the largest festivals o...

Ferrara sotto le stelle

June and July events in Ferrara - Ferrara under the stars 2020

FERRARA SOTTO LE STELLE

Ferrara sotto le Stelle is one of the most qualified summer festival in Italy, with prestigious names and talented young artists. Every year it proposes a rich calendar of concerts and musical events without any restriction of kind. The...

International Po Delta Birdwatching Fair 2020

April 28th to May 1st

The 9th edition of the International Bird Watching and Naturalistic Tourism Fair in Comacchio is back and being held in the Po Delta Park in Emilia-Romagna: a particularly loved event by visitors who are passionate about naturalistic lifestyle, open ...

Vegan Festival

Ferrara, 11-12th of May 2019

The fourth edition of the vegan festival will be held in the town historic center (Piazza Trento e Trieste) to get to know and approach an ethical diet and lifestyle while rejecting all forms of animal exploitation, for those who have already embrace...

Ferrara Bike Night

15 June, 2019

The Route of the 100 run from Ferrara to the seaside Bike Night is a unique event because it combines different elements: it starts at midnight from the city, crossing the urban center and then plunging into the surrounding nature. You ride ...

FEntasy FEstival - 19 and 20 October 2019

Fair entirely dedicated to the fantasy world that on the weekend of 19 and 20 October will populate with imaginary characters, but this time in the flesh, the historic center of Este. And every fairy tale worthy of respect has its fortress. The fant...

INTERNAZIONALE IN FERRARA - 5 to 7 of OCTOBER 2018

THE INTERNATIONAL PRESS FESTIVAL Internazionale festival is a yearly cultural event featuring influential authors and journalists from all over the world. The 12th annual international festival of journalism is scheduled for the first weekend of Oct...

MANGIAFEXPO, Ferrara

Piazza Ariostea, 3rd -12th July 2020

Food and wine event in Piazza Ariostea, a green square in the center of Ferrara. 25 tasting areas of local restaurants that present their menus to visitors Now in its fifth edition, this event offers the flavors of Ferrara's food and wine cu...

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Vintage and classic cars and motorcycles expo in the city centre

September, 22- 23, 2019

In the streets and squares of the historic center of Ferrara are on display cars and motorcycles of the most important manufacturers, made between 1930 and 1990. A great museum in the open air, where beautiful Ferrara joins the elegance of h...

FICO Eataly World Bologna

Agri-food and gastronomic theme park

IT IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST FOOD PARK. IT IS LOCATED IN BOLOGNA WITH AN EXTENSION OF 10 HECTARES AND CONTAINS THE WONDER OF THE ITALIAN BIODIVERSITY. IT IS LIKE A GREAT SHOPPING CENTER DEDICATED TO FOOD, THE LARGEST EXISTING THEMATIC PARK THAT DES...

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FERRARA IN MOVIES

Recommended tour in Ferrara

On the trail of the places which have been sets for a long series of films going back to the early years of the 20th century Ferrara is among the best preserved Renaissance cities in Italy, and a place where life seems to have a slower pace. ...

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LA GIOSTRA DEL MONACO 2019 -

FERRARA HISTORICAL REENACTMENT

Archery and crossbow tournaments, music, dance, and a knight single combat to gain the title of Este Paladin From August 22nd to September the 1st 2019 Ferrara - Baluardo della Fortezza, Viale IV novembre A mediaeval re-enactment which takes place in...

Giardini estensi 2019

Este gardens 2019

September, 28- 29 2019

On September 28th and 29th, Palazzo Massari Park will host the exhibition of high-quality gardening and crafts, following the success of the spring edition. This setting is the ideal cradle for green enthusiasts, in fact there was no mor...

FERRARA MARATHON and HALF-MARATHON

29th September 2019

On Sunday 29 September 2019 thousands of runners will take to the streets of Ferrara for this year's Marathon and Half Marathon. Ferrara, Piazza Castello Among the top ten international athletics meetings in Italy in terms of participa...

SANA

SANA - 6-9 September 2019

FOR 28 YEARS, ITALY’S MAIN ORGANIC-, NATURAL- AND HERBAL-PRODUCTS EVENT

SANA turns 28 in 2018. A prestigious achievement for the event that has always gone hand in hand with Italy’s world of organic and natural foods; an event that continually renews itself in order to keep pace with the development and growth of t...

FERRARA FILM FESTIVAL

March 28th - April 5th 2020

The FERRARA FILM FESTIVAL will be officially running from 28th of March 2020 in the breathtaking City of Ferrara. There will be an opening ceremony and a special screening event. The Ferrara Film Festival is more than just an internation...

Eel festival 2019

September 28th, 29th, 30th; October 6th, 7th, 13th 2019

Between September and October, “the city of Trepponti” will celebrate this fish in a historic food festival, alternating tastings, tours, as well as eel fishing and preparation demonstrations. Tastings of tasty eel-based...

REMTECH - TRADE FAIR FERRARA

18th to 20th September 2019

RemTech, the most specialized event in Italy dedicated to remediation and requalification actions, will be at Ferrara Exhibition and Conferences Centre from the 18th to the 20th September 2018. The target is to involve significantly Institutions, I...

Restauro in Ferrara

September 18th - 20th, 2019

Trade Fair on the art of Restoration and Conservation of the cultural and environmental heritage. The Exhibitors will present a broad overview of materials, technologies, methods and intervention techniques in the field of restoration in its broadest...

EIMA

7th-11th November 2018

The next Eima will bring in a section dedicated to floriculture with systems for the production of flowers, bushes, trees and lawns as well as beads or curbs for setting up flower beds, bio-synthetic loam, tree anchorages and grating for gravel pavin...

SAIE - 17th to 20nd of OCTOBER 2018

SAIE - International Building Exhibition Bologna, Exhibition Centre

SAIE-International building exhibition is one of the best forums that enable comprehensive discussions on building solutions, projects and technologies for building architecture. Combining environmental sustainability with locating the key areas of d...

Cycling through the Province of Ferrara

TOURIST CYCLING ROUTES IN FERRARA

The tourist cycle routes around Ferrara are part of a network of pan-European cycle connections. From Castello Estense to the famous mill on the banks of the River Po with a handy bike map which rests on the bicycle's handlebars From Castel...

NOTTE ROSA IN FERRARA

The Italian summer ’s New Year ’s Eve

July 5th 2019 There’ll be shows, events, theatre sets, and scenery. Each resort will interpret the theme in a creative and original way, offering everyone an unforgettable night of intense emotions. The whole Riviera will become an enormous ...

Slow cycling festival

Ferrara, 25-27 October 2019

THE BICYCLE AS A MODEL OF MODERN TOURISM, TO ENHANCE THE TERRITORY AND RECOVER THE SOCIAL FUNCTION OF SMALL INHABITED CENTERS. THE BICYCLE AS SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY, A MODEL CHOSEN BY ALL THE GREAT METROPOLIS TO ADJUST THE URBAN TRAFFIC. THE BICYCLE AS...

CERSAIE - 24/09 - 28/09/2019

International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings BOLOGNA 24/09-28/09/2018 Cersaie have consolidated the success of this Exhibition that, once again, is announced as the most important ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings fair. Cer...

Mille Miglia stops in Ferrara

Traditional classic cars race, 15 May 2019

ROUTE The Mille Miglia will arrive in Ferrara on Wednesday May 15th to parade in the historic center, preceded by the Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia and the Mercedes-Benz Mille Miglia Challenge with over 150 crews on board especially modern car...

The National Museum of Italian Hebraism and the Shoah (MEIS)

Since 4th October 2019 Jews, an Italian story, the first thousand years

The National Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah intends to illustrate the originality of the Italian Jewish history in the larger context of the European and Mediterranean environment; at the same time, it will promote cultural initiatives that ...

Ancient Jewish Book Festival

From September 16th to 17th, 201

Museo Nazionale dell'Ebraismo Italiano e della Shoah - Via Piangipane 81 Ferrara (FE) Festival and exhibition dedicated to the Ancient Jewish Book. Ferrara is going to host the seventh edition of the Festival of Jewish Book i...

River excursions on Nena motorboat

Nena is the name of a typical ‘vaporetto’, a motorboat used for transport on the canals of Venice, which has been restored and is now moored at the San Paolo dock of Ferrara. It offers different excursions: - along the Po Grande (Ro Fer...

Usi & Costumi- November 9th – 10th, 2020

History at the Fair: National Festival of the Historical Re-enactment, a very original event with an Italian flavor, dedicated to an audience of professionals but also of enthusiasts or simply curious. The event takes place in the halls of the fair d...

Nights at the Court and Animated plays at the Este Castle

ESTE CASTLE GUIDED TOURS Ferrara 2019

Ferrara’s Este Castle gets to relive the magical and suggestive atmospheres of its imposing history through special initiatives and guided tours. Special night openings at the Este Castle with music, theatre, and music entertainment. Many event...

'Un artista chiamato BANKSY' exhibition

Ferrara Golf

C.U.S. Ferrara Golf Club has a really unusual characteristic on the Italian golfing scene: situated in the enchanting area near the town park and overlooking the Estensi walls in the north of the city, it is less than 500 metres from the old town cen...

Ferrara in Jazz 2019-2020

Jazz Club in Ferrara

Jazz concerts at the Torrione San Giovanni Torrione San Giovanni - Via Rampari di Belfiore 167 - Ferrara (FE) From October 2018 to March 2019 the Torrione San Giovanni, a splendid round tower along the Renaissance city walls, becomes a venue for ja...

AUTUMN FLAVOURS

30-31 October / 1 November

Tastings of dishes with various typical products of autumn (truffles, mushrooms, wines of the Eliceo Wood, herbs and spices, asparagus, radicchio, pumpkins,...). Exhibition stands of traditional products, gastronomy and crafts; music, entertainmen...

The magic nights of fireflies - Porporana (Ferrara)

In June (18th to 19th) these woods enjoy a really special experience: swarms of fireflies scatter lights across the night to make a real-life fairytale woodland. Porporana is included in the cycle routes with an Este flavour promoted by the P...

Vinitaly, Verona,

19th-22nd April 2020

Vinitaly is the event that more than any other has traced the evolution of the national and international wine system, helping to make wine one of the most captivating and dynamic realities in the primary sector. Four days of major events, meetin...

Motorshow, International Automobile Exhibition

Bologna, December 2-10, 2017

The Motor Show, International Automobile Exhibition - including this year in the OICA calendar - back for its 39th edition in Bologna Fiere from 2 to 10 December 2017. The Show will be the occasion for the presentation of models preview, press con...

Asparagus Festival in Mesola (FE)- XXIII Edition

From April 25th to May 1th 2019

Over two hundred exhibitors of local products, hobby, machinery and agricultural vehicles, antiques and 35 street artists for a festival dedicated to the product symbol Mesola, asparagus. Town centre Mesola (FE) In the province...

Exhibition at the Estense Castle from the 26th January to the 26th December 2019

Painting the affections - SACRED PAINTING IN FERRARA BETWEEN THE FIFTH AND SEVENTH CENTURIES

New exhibition itinerary at the Estense Castle The gallery of Ferrarese masterpieces of modern art on display in the halls of the city's symbol has been renewed. In the splendid setting of the Estense Castle some masterpieces from the period fr...

NIGHT OF THE MUSEUMS

Museums in Ferrara 2019

Free entrance in the following dates -

Free entrance to certain museums in Ferrara for the following dates: For information visit www.beniculturali.it “The Night of the Museums” provides late evening tours and night tours at museums across Europe: a good chance for al...

Fiera Campionaria - Habitat in Ferrara

12-13 November 2016

HABITAT is the essential event for living room furniture and housing solutions. HABITAT offers excellent opportunity to everyone who wants to hear a preview news and trends in the market and for those who are looking for new ideas to buy, renovate or...

Market Exhibition of Carp, Cat & Barbel Fishing - Ferrara

Fishing show - Exhibition Centre 12/12/2019 - 13/12/2019

"Carp Show & Specialist" is the market exhibition of equipment dedicated to carp, torpedo and barbel fishing, and will take place at the Ferrara Fairground in December 2019. The celebration of fishing with artificial bait The not pa...

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ESTENSE WEEK

Ferrara, 16th-24th September 2017

Green Light for 2017 Edition. The 16th to the 24th September will host a rich and sophisticated calendar of showcases and events. The Ferrara Chamber of Commerce is organising the 34th Edition of the Estense Week in order to celebrate and apprecia...

Zucca in Festa - Pumpkin Festival 2018

October 28th; November 4th and 11th 2014 Piazza della Repubblica e town centre -Ostellato OPENING TIMES 10am-7pm Free entrance Village fair dedicated to the the traditional ferrarese pumpkin with stalls, tasting sessions, e...

Vintage trade show - Ferrara

Vintage trade show - Ferrara

November, 18th, 19th, 20th, 2016

Ferrara - Imbarcaderi del Castello Estense Over 20 exhibitors will present their unique clothes and vintage dresses, for a very personal style. This exhibition market will show an elegant selection of clothes, shoes, accessories, jewe...

Home Brew Beer Fair

23-25 October 2017

After the great success of the last edition, the fair focussing on home brewed beer will return to Ferrara.Ferrara will once again be hosting the great Emilian tradeshow dedicated to artisanal beer. In the pavilions of Ferrara Fiere (spread acr...

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