Ferrara events

fEBRUARY

During the Este's Carnival, we could meet courtiers, ladies, princes, storytellers and soldiers between the historic centre's streets, in the squares, in the Reneissance palaces and near the walls of the powerful Castle. The "Contrade" will host tourists and masks in their locations between dinners, banquets, aperitifs and shows inspired by the festivals that were held in the city during the carnivals of the 15th and 16th centuries.
There will be special events that will exert a particular attraction: the public will experience the frightening harshness of the trial and Medieval torture or be kidnapped by the evocative show of the projection on the interior walls of Casa Romei.

last week of may

Few are aware that Ferrara holds the title of the oldest Palio in the world. Starting from the middle of April and throughout the month of May, a series of events will revive the ancient splendor of the Renaissance, when Ferrara was considered one of the most important and modern European cities. The Sundays dedicated to the Homage to the Duke, the blessing of the Palios and the offering of candles, the youth games of the Estensi flags and the magnificent procession with more than a thousand participants, the propitiatory dinner. And finally the "Pallium" precious cloth cloth disputed as a prize on the last Sunday of May, with the horse race in Ariostea square, the race of Putti and Putte and the race of donkeys.
A very important and unmissable event for the city, where the spirit of competition between the districts remains unchanged.

from 23rd to 27th august 2023

Born in 1988. It is one of the largest events dedicated to street music. The aim is to enhance the figure of the street musician and the shows take place along the streets of the city. There are no stages but we sing, dance and express the arts under the stars. It lasts 5 days and reaches 800,000 visitors. Every year the festival is dedicated to a host nation or city.

september

International balloon festival. In Italy it is the most important.
Born 16 years ago is an entertainment event that includes aeroistic, sports, cultural and entertainment events.
A short walk from the historic center in the beautiful setting of the urban park, you can admire many balloons small and large that color the sky.

From 1st to 5th november 2023

Ferrara Food Festival was founded in 2021 and is proposed as the most important national and international showcase to raise awareness of the traditions, history and typical productions of the territory of Ferrara and many other products. A series of events, from show cooking to tastings, music, shows and historical re-enactments in the beautiful setting of the medieval city.