Bologna Events

Bè Bologna Estate

Umbrella festival encompassing music, theatre and film.

Date: 01 May 2023 - 31 October 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Throughout the city.
Website: http://agenda.comune.bologna.it/cultura/bolognaestate

Il Cinema Ritrovato (The Rediscovered Cinema)

Retrospective film festival over eight days packed with cinema screenings.

Date: 24 June 2023 - 02 July 2023
Venue: Various cinemas and open-air events.
Website: https://festival.ilcinemaritrovato.it/en/
Cost:

Various.

Danza Urbana

A festival dedicated to urban dance.

Date: 01 September 2023 - 30 September 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: https://www.danzaurbana.eu/associazione/danza-urbana/
Cost:

Various.

Bologna Jazz festival

Ten days of great jazz music with concerts in the numerous jazz clubs and theatres dotted around Bologna.

Date: 01 October 2023 - 30 November 2023
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: https://www.bolognajazzfestival.com/
Cost:

Various.

Carneval

A celebration of excess before the fasting of Lent, with parades, balls and costumes and huge feasts.

Date: 01 February 2024 - 29 February 2024
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Throughout the city.
Cost:

Free.