Events today in Emilia-Romagna
Events coming up: 166. Dates come from the official notice boards of the municipalities, updated daily.
Coming up
166 eventsGym under the Sky – Summer 2026
Novellara (RE)
From June to September, Parco Augusto Daolio hosts a regular appointment for those who want to keep fit outdoors. Every Wednesday, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, an operator from ASD Gente in Movimento leads training sessions combining walking and gym equipment, with exercises of progressive intensity. The activity is designed for all ages and abilities, with no barriers to entry: participation is completely free. An opportunity to combine physical well-being and socializing in a shared green space.
Festa Internazionale della Storia 2026 – “Il tempo del Mercante a Borgo”
Fidenza (PR)
From September 3 to November 11, 2026, the Festa Internazionale della Storia returns to Fidenza, this year with the title "Il tempo del Mercante a Borgo". Fifteen events including conferences, narrative paths, reenactments and shows tell the transformation of Borgo San Donnino in the second half of the 14th century, under the Visconti lordship. The program focuses on the figure of the merchant and the urban evolution of the city, with evening meetings in the courtyard of the Palazzo Municipale and at the Museo del Risorgimento L. Musini. Among the most anticipated events are the historical lantern procession in Piazza Garibaldi (September 29), the "Passamano di mille pani" for schools in Piazza Duomo (October 2) and the fire show "Fuochi magici" (October 4). The series also touches places in the area: the Castello di Bargone hosts a historical narrative path, while a conference is scheduled in Castione Marchesi at the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta. On October 17, the Palazzo Municipale hosts the awarding of the Premio Don Amos Aimi.
Sagra Musicale Malatestiana
Rimini (RN)
The 77th edition of the Sagra Musicale Malatestiana brings to Rimini a rich program of classical and contemporary music, from September 1st to October 30th. Major orchestras, conductors, soloists and international performers appear in evocative venues such as the Teatro Galli and other cultural spaces of the city. The program ranges from chamber music to symphonic works, with meetings, special projects and sound experiments.
I GIOVEDÌ Danzanti
Piacenza (PC)
The Circolo G.4 in Piacenza, in the Farnesiana area, offers two free dance evenings on the Thursdays of September. Live music, dance floor and a welcoming atmosphere to spend an evening in company. On Thursday 17 September you can dance with Ringo, while on 24 September it is the turn of the New Estasy. The evenings are held at the club's premises in via Di Vittorio.
Mercato della Terra – Slow Food
Imola (BO)
Every Friday afternoon, the Mercato Ortofrutticolo di Imola hosts the Mercato della Terra, a regular appointment for lovers of genuine and seasonal products, organized by the local Slow Food Convivium. Among the stalls you will find cheeses, cured meats, vegetables, fruit, bread, honey and other local specialties, all strictly local and grown with respect for the environment. The market is not only a place for shopping, but also a meeting place and a space for food culture, with periodic workshops and tastings.
SAGRA DELLA COTOLETTA MIRABELLESE
Terre del Reno (FE)
In Mirabello, a hamlet of Terre del Reno, the Sagra della Cotoletta Mirabellese enlivens three weekends in September. For nine evenings, from September 11 to 13, 18 to 20, and 25 to 27, 2026, the covered food stand offers the signature dish of local tradition: the Mirabello cutlet, prepared according to the area's recipe. Alongside the food, the festival provides entertainment, drawing visitors from across the province each year. An opportunity to taste a Ferrara specialty in a festive atmosphere.
Ferrara in Fiaba 2026
Ferrara (FE)
Ferrara in Fiaba returns for its 13th edition over two weekends, from 18 to 20 and 25 to 27 September 2026, at Parco Urbano Bassani. The park transforms into an enchanted village where you can meet princesses, superheroes, and fairy-tale characters: around Cinderella's Carriage, the Pirate Galleon, the Little Mermaid's Shell, and other sets, creative workshops, puppet shows, storytellers, and play areas come to life. Admission is free, while some activities are accessible by purchasing “Golden Doubloons”. The evening continues in the street food area, open until 11 PM. For the full program: www.ferrarainfiaba.it.
Sagra della Salamina da Sugo al Cucchiaio
Poggio Renatico (FE)
Three weekends between September and October to enjoy salamina da sugo served with a spoon, one of the most iconic dishes of the Ferrara tradition. The Pro Loco of Madonna Boschi organizes the festival with a menu centered on this strong-flavored specialty, slowly cooked and served with its thick sauce. In addition to salamina, other local dishes are available in a village festival atmosphere.
SI FEST
Savignano sul Rubicone (FC)
SI FEST is the festival dedicated to contemporary photography, now in its 35th edition. The 2026 theme is “Still Standing – Ancora in piedi”, with exhibitions spread across various spaces in the city. The event takes place over the two weekends of September 19-20 and 26-27, with continuous hours from 10 am to 8 pm. The exhibitions feature works by important Italian and international authors, offering an opportunity to discover Savignano through photography.
Moonlight Scipione | settembre 2026
Bologna (BO)
Moonlight Scipione animates the September evenings with a rich calendar of events featuring live music and aperitifs. It starts on Friday, September 4 with the live performance of Todos Frutados, followed on Saturday, September 5 by the concert of Fujiko 50. The program continues on the following weekends: Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, aperitif with music from 7 pm, with the live performance of Ettore Giuradei at 9.30 pm. Friday 20 and Saturday 27 September, more musical aperitifs and evening concerts, including the El V Acoustic Set. An opportunity to enjoy the courtyard of Via Sante Vincenzi 51 with good music and a glass at sunset.
Sagra della Polenta e dei Frutti del Sottobosco
Novafeltria (RN)
The Pro Loco Perticara APS brings to the square the 38th edition of the Sagra della Polenta e dei Frutti del Sottobosco, which for four consecutive Sundays (September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 2026) enlivens the village of Perticara. Along the streets of the historic center, the food stalls offer polenta accompanied by mushrooms, chestnuts, truffles and other typical products of the autumn territory. Admission is free and the event attracts visitors from all over Romagna every year, offering an opportunity to taste local cuisine dishes in a festive atmosphere.
