Jan 2009 (annual) Bologna Fiere
Held at Bologna Fiere, Artefiera - Art First offers visitors the chance to explore the latest trends in modern and contemporary art. More
Jun 2009 (annual) Bologna
Hosting some of the most prominent companies in the world, Amores is a marathon dance event that takes place all around the streets of Bologna, from Piazza Maggiore in the city centre to the outskirts. For an entire week, contemporary and traditional performances, shows, cultural events, meetings and seminars entertain an enthusiastic public. More
25 - 28 Sep 2008 (annual) Palazzo di Re Enzo e del Podesta'
Artelibro, a modern-day salon where book and art enthusiasts mingle with leading figures in the trade, is the only event of its kind in the Italian cultural calendar. It's held at Palazzo Re Enzo and around the old city centre. More
Apr - May 2009 (biennial) Bologna
The month-long Iceberg Festival is held in Bologna every two years. It is dedicated to a new generation of young talent, giving aspiring artists great exposure to art critics and the public. More
Sep 2008 (annual) Bologna
Bologna's urban dance festival offers a bewildering number of itinerant performers, break dance competitions, multimedia performances, as well as masterclasses and exhibitions. Please visit the festival's website for a full programme. More
17 Jan - 29 Apr 2009; Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat only (annual) Teatro dell'Antoniano
Baby Bofe' is a classical music festival for children aged between three and 11. It is organised by the Bologna Festival and is held at Teatro dell'Antoniano. More
16 Sep - 31 Oct 2009; not Sun Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio
Journalist, film director and author, Mario Soldati is among the strongest exponents of 20th-century Italian culture. A four-part, mixed media exhibition, which includes photographs and graphics, remembers Soldati's outstanding literature and cinema work at Bologna's Palazzo dell'Archiginnasio. More
19 Sep 2009 Biblioteca Universitaria
Mediating Experience - Olafur Eliasson's Books maps out the Danish artist's profile through around 50 books. Accompanying the exhibition at Bologna's Biblioteca Universitaria is a version of the harmonograph Eliasson employed to investigate the correlation between space and sound. More
Held at Bologna Fiere, Artefiera - Art First offers visitors the chance to explore the latest trends in modern and contemporary art. 
The month-long Iceberg Festival is held in Bologna every two years. It is dedicated to a new generation of young talent, giving aspiring artists great exposure to art critics and the public. 
