Given the unprecedented times, this year’s Buskers Festival will undoubtedly be different to previous years due to the precautions our town is taking. However, by popular demand, this fantastic music festival is still going ahead and promises to be an exciting and major event in Ferrara’s cultural calendar.
For safety, only musicians from Italy will be allowed to perform in Ferrara although there will also be a live streaming session performed by our International Buskers for everyone to enjoy.
Five locations in the historical city centre have been chosen to host the artists. Three concerts will be held in each of these locations every evening with a limited number of places. All the normal safety standards will be put in place to protect the audience and the artists. Concerts start at 9 p.m. onwards, although the venues open at 7 p.m. and invite people to have an aperitif and/or to sample some delicious street food. You are advised to arrive at your venue by at least 8.30 p.m.
Given the restricted audiences numbers, this year it is compulsory to book tickets in advance if you would like to come to the festival. Tickets cost €10 per person, per venue. Children under the age of 6 are free but during concerts, parents are asked to please sit children with them.
The Buskers Festival organisation does not recommend bringing babies under the age of 1 to the concerts for safety reasons.
Animals are not allowed because of limited space and the loud volume can distress them.
Drinks are not allowed to be brought to the festival. Each location will have a drinks stand and some will have food stands too or bars/restaurants nearby.
-Click on ‘LINE UP’ under the ‘FERRARA BUSKERS FESTIVAL’
-Scroll down and select the date and venue that you would like to book, then click ‘Prenota’.
Please note that you will only be allowed to visit one venue per evening.
Programme in Ferrara:
26th August
Opening ceremony
Promotions, sponsors & publicity in the city centre Raffaele Kohler, il trombettista di MIlano. (‘The trumpeter of Milan’)
Aperitif with the musicians (write to: accrediti@ferrarabuskers.org if you would like to save a place)
Daniele Gambini – the deaf pianist who will explain how to hear music
‘Movimentart per colorare il suo cuore’ – inauguration of an art exhibition by Andrea Spinelli & Daniela Pareschi
27thAugust
CHIOSTRO SAN PAOLO– Piazzetta Alberto Schiatti, 7
Sissos
Giorgia Job
Ambra Marie
PALAZZO ROVERELLA– Via Giovanni Boldini, 12
The Orange Beat
Level Spaces
Daiana Lou
CORTILE CASTELLO ESTENSE– P.zza Castello
Hot Club du Nax
Marco Sbarbati Duo
Beranger
GIARDINO PALAZZO DIAMANTI– Via Dosso Dossi, 8
Tutto Good Trio
Tribubu
The Trouble Notes
CORTILE PALAZZO CREMA– Via Cairoli, 13
Enrico Cipollini Duo
Ruperts Kitchen Orchestra
Cosmonautix
28th August
CHIOSTRO SAN PAOLO– Piazzetta Alberto Schiatti, 7
Tribubu
Enrico Cipollini Duo
Hot Club du Nax
PALAZZO ROVERELLA– Via Giovanni Boldini, 12
Giorgia Job
Cosmonautix
Tutto Good Trio
GIARDINO PALAZZO DIAMANTI– Via Dosso Dossi, 8
The Trouble Notes
The Orange Beat
AmbraMarie
CORTILE PALAZZO CREMA– Via Cairoli, 13
Beranger
Hot Club du Nax
Giorgia Job
30th August
The music festival concludes by linking up live with Buskers in America, Australia, Norway and Hawaii. Watch and listen to concerts live- streaming from the Castle’s large screens.
Comacchio
Buskers Festival Preview
25thAugust
It is worth noting that in Comacchio there is a preview of the Buskers Festival on 25thAugust which is free.
Booking a place and choosing the venue in Comacchio is still compulsory and can be done on the official Buskers Festival website by following the instructions above.
Concerts in Comacchio start at 9.30 p.m.
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A special concert given by the Lingnan Xiunu Chinese Orchestra to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Ferrara Film Corto Festival
Sala Estense, Piazza del Municipio, 14
28th January – 1st February
This year’s film festival is dedicated to highlighting world climate change. Seventeen short films have been selected for this event and will be shown on 28thand 29thJanuary. The actual competition to select the best film will start on Thursday 30th. The winner will be announced on Saturday 1stFebruary at 9 p.m. It will be possible to meet and chat to the film writers and directors at the end of each showing.
Programme:
Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29thJanuary
3.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
8.30 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Thursday 30th& Friday 31stJanuary
3.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
8.30 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Saturday 1stFebruary
3.30p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
8.30 p.m. – 11.30 p.m. Award ceremony
Testaperaria – Book Shop
Digital Storytelling
Saturday 1stFebruary
Workshops held by Smiling’s very own Paola Cirelli based on the well-known story, ‘The Gruffalo’, by Giulia Donaldson.
1stworkshop at 4.30 p.m. and repeated at 5.30 p.m.
Cost: €5
Duration: 1 hour
Please book: 0532 202823
Theatre for Children
Sala Boldini at 3.30 p.m.
Sunday 2ndFebruary
‘Yes Land’ performed by Giulio Lanzafame
(A story about a clown which is a suitable for children aged 7 +)
Tickets cost 6 euros and are available on the day from 2.30 p.m. onwards
Teatro Nuovo
Piazza Trento Trieste, 52
Ticket office: Piazza Trento Trieste, 52 (Inside the actual theatre)
The ticket office is also open one hour before each performance.
Reduced prices for over 65s, children under 12 and groups
Programme:
1stFebruary at 9 p.m. – ‘Carmen’
Based on the opera but performed by the dance company Balletto di Milano
16thFebruary at 5 p.m. – The Little Mermaid – Arial returns! (Musical)
28thFebruary at 9 p.m. – Big One, the voice and sound of Pink Floyd
29thFebruary at 9 p.m. – Tango dance company
Teatro Comunale
Corso Martiri della Libertà
Carmen(opera by Georges Bizet)
7th February at 8 p.m. & 9thFebruary at 4 p.m.
You can buy tickets at the ticket office next to the theatre, by telephoning (0532 202675, or by emailing: biglietteria.teatro@comune.fe.it
‘Art & Ciocc’ – Chocolate Fair
13th, 14th, 15th& 16thFebruary
Piazza Trento Trieste
A food fair with every type of chocolate, in every shape and form imaginable! We highly recommend the hot chocolate!
Un Castello in Famiglia – Fun at the Castle
Saturday 22ndFebruary at 4 p.m.
The Estense Dukes, Ippolito and Alfonso, are the protagonists of this year’s Carnival in Ferrara. Come along and find out more about these fascinating brothers at a special workshop in the Castle.
Suitable for children aged between 5 and 11
Please book by telephoning the Castle: 0532 299233 or an email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it
Ferrara City Tour
Saturday, Sunday and national holidays
Every half an hour starting from 10 a.m. – 1.30 & 2 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Why not visit the city by using the new eco-friendly bus or train? Both start from the Castle on Corso Martiri della Libertà. You can buy tickets onboard, which cost €8 per person with a discount for children. This entitles you to a full tour (about 40/45 minutes depending on which tour you choose) and you can get off and pick up the tour later on in the day. Each passenger is given a special audio guide in Italian or English.
What’s on in Bologna?
The Best of…Music Workshop for Parents & Children
Museo internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica
8th, 15th, 22nd& 29thFebruary
Mamamusica
10 a.m. – suitable for babies 0-18 months
11.15 a.m. suitable for toddlers 19 – 24 months
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Wednesday 1st January 2020 – Guided tours of specific areas
11 a.m., midday, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
A guided tour of the prisons, the Lion’s tower, Orange Gardens and the beautiful piano Nobile.
Adults: €8, children €3 aged 6 – 18
Friday 3rd January – Guided tour
11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Guided tours of the Castle
Saturday 4th January – Guided tour
11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Guided tours of the Castle
3.30 p.m. – ‘Un Pifferaio in Castle’’ – ‘A Piper at the Castle’
Follow the Pied Piper of Ferrara around the Castle as he plays his magic flute and tells enchanted stories. Make an instrument and create music together.
Adults: €10, children: €5
Suitable for children aged 5 – 10
4 p.m. – ‘Donne a corte. L’altra faccia del potere’ – ‘Women at court’
Learn more about women at court as this event explores the power which some of the duchesses had on the men. This will be followed by an aperitif.
Adults: €18, children: €13 aged 6 – 18
Sunday 5th January – Guided tour of specific areas
11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Guided tours of the prisons, the Lion’s Tower, Orange Gardens and the piano Nobile.
Adults: €8, children €3 aged 6 – 18
4 p.m. – ‘Misteri e delitti a Corte’
Controversial stories, unresolved mysteries and intrigue at court followed by an
aperitif.
Adults: €18, children €13 aged 6 – 18
Monday 6th January – Guided tour
11 a.m., midday, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
A tour of the Castle
Adults: €8, children €3 aged 6 – 18
3.30 p.m. – ‘Una Befana di tanto tempo fa’
Discover stories of important people at court. Make a magic sock inspired by tastes from the past.
Befana Arrives in Ferrara – 6th January
“Befana” is an ugly, but kind old lady, who brings sweets to the children in Italy on 6th January. For those who have been naughty, Befana brings a piece of black coal. For those who have been good, she brings a sock full of sweets.
Preparing for Befana’s arrival in Father Christmas’s village Piazza Municipio
Saturday 4th January at 4 p.m.
Children can draw and ‘sew’ Befana’s dress
Sunday 5th January
Arts & crafts workshop
Monday 6th January at 4 p.m.
Dancing and entertainment in the piazza until the arrival of Befana at 5.30 p.m. A bonfire will be lit at 6 p.m. in Piazza Trento e Trieste.
‘Befana dello Sport’
Saturday 5th January, at 4.30 p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m.) Palasport di Piazzale Atleti Azzuri d’Italia
Admission: All donations are given to charity
A fantastic afternoon of sports entertainment for all the family. All the children will receive a sock of sweets from Befana. At the entrance there will be lots of information for families about sporting events and clubs for everyone to join
Befana Arrives Monday 6th January Piazza Trento e Trieste
3 p.m.’Befana a 4 Zampe’ an event for your dogs
4 p.m. A walk with Befana and your pet dogs (www.feshioncoupon.it) Check in case you need a coupon.
5.30 p.m. Lottery Extraction
Theatre for children – ‘Babbo Natale, Gnomi e Folletti’
28th December – 4th January Sala Estense, Piazza Municipio, 4
The plays start at 4.30 p.m. and the ticket office, which is at the door of the theatre, opens at 3.30 p.m.
Adults: €6, children €5
Thursday 2nd January
‘Il Sogno di Tartaruga, una Fiaba Africana’ – by Il Baule Volante
(suitable for children aged 4 – 10)
Saturday 4th January
‘Barbablu’, Fiaba Horror per Bambini e Adulti Coraggiosi’ – by Pandemonium Teatro
(suitable for children aged 5+)
Teatro Nuovo Piazza Trento Trieste, 52
Ticket office (inside the theatre)
Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
It is also possible to buy tickets an hour before the show
7th January at 9 p.m. – Sleeping Beauty – ballet 12th January at 4 p.m. – La Vedova Allegra – Opera
De Nittis Exhibition – Palazzo dei Diamanti
Corso Ercole I d’Este, 21
Special Opening Times:
31st December until 11.30 p.m.
1st & 6th January:, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
4th January until 10.30 p.m.
Ice-Skating Rink in Ferrara
1st December – 12th January 2020
Just a reminder that the open-air ice skating rink is open until 12th January. Here are the times:
Mondays – Fridays (unlimited time on the ice)
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
9 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays (1 hour time limit on the ice)
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
9 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Christmas Eve – closes at 9 p.m.
Christmas Day – opens at 2.30 p.m.
Tuesday 31st – closes at 9 p.m.
Monday 6th January – closes at 9 p.m.
If you are fed up with the cold weather and are not sure what to do with the children, why not visit this enormous indoor theme park? Look out for tickets with discounts on admission and rides. You can often find these in toy shops and at Ipercoop. You can also visit the website and download your own tickets: www.winterwonderlanditalia.com
To find out more about this event click on the programme of events. There are workshops for children, a visit from Father Christmas and Befana (the old lady who brings sweets to children). There is even a winter circus, a puppet theatre with daily performances and much, much more!
Epiphany in Comacchio
5th & 6th January 2020
5th January:
Historical City centre
3 .30 p.m. – A traditional parade of Befane along the canals
Torre dell’orologio, Piazza Folegatti
4.30 p.m. – The Firemen’s Befana
Antica Pecheria
5 p.m. – Arts and crafts for children
Piazza della Rimemberanza
6.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. – Entertainment for children
6th January:
Manifattura dei Marinati Museum
10 a.m. – Befana arrives and hands out sweets to all the children
City Centre
3p.m. – Sweets for all the children
Trepponti (The Three Bridges)
6 p.m. ‘Avan la Vacie’ – Befana greets the children. Music, dancing and a firework display
Lido degli Estensi , Viale Carducci
3 p.m. onwards – Entertainment for families
Epiphany in Venice
Midday
Every year at midday there is a rowing race in Venice. Fifty boatmen dressed-up as Befana row up the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge where there is an enormous stocking hanging from it. If you cannot go to Venice and see the race in person, watch it on the news in the evening.
Palazzo dei Diamanti. Corso Ercole I d’Este, 21. 1st December – 13th April 2020. Open every day: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. including 8t, 25th, 26th December, 1st & 6th January, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Special opening times: 31st December until 11.30 p.m. 4thJanuary, 14th February, 11th & 12th April until 10.30 p.m. Tickets: €13 adults, €11 6 – 18 yrs., over 65s, university students) free for children under the age of 6. (The ticket office always closes half an hour before closing time)
Il Paese di Babbo Natale – Father Christmas’s Village
Piazza Municipale Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (except for 25th & 31st December)3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Father Christmas’s Village is open in Piazza Municipale. All the events are free and take place at 3 p.m. unless stated otherwise. Set Programme:Sunday 1st December
Games and entertainment with elves and Father Christmas
Saturday 7th December
Arts and crafts workshop with the elves
5 p.m. – Christmas carols
Sunday 8th December
4 p.m. Magic show performed by the clown ‘Pagliacci del Cuore’
Saturday 14th December
Christmas theatre performance by a local theatre group
Sunday 15th December
Arts and Crafts workshop
‘Pomeriggio di letture’ – afternoon story time
Saturday 21st December
Father Christmas meets the children at 3.30 p.m.
At 5 p.m. ‘Heart of Italy Pipe band’ concert (Scottish music theme)
Sunday 22nd December
Arts and crafts workshop
Tuesday 24th December
Children can write any last minute letters for Father Christmas with the elves
From 28th December – 6th January 2020 Befana arrives in Father Christmas’s village.
Saturday 28th December
Christmas rock music
Sunday 29th December
Arts & crafts workshop
Saturday 4th January at 4 p.m.
Children can draw and ‘sew’ Befana’s dress
Sunday 5th January
Arts & crafts workshop
Monday 6th January at 4 p.m.
Dancing and entertainment in the piazza until the arrival of Befana at 5.30 p.m. A bonfire will be lit at 6 p.m. in Piazza Trento e Trieste.
Testaperaria Book shop
Via de Romei, 19
Wednesday 4th December at 5 p.m.
Story Time – ‘La Tua Casa’ by Raffaele Maltoni (Narrated with music). Suitable for children aged 2 – 6; Please book: 0532 202823
Creare con le Foglie (series of workshops)
Tuesday 3rd December at 5 p.m. Leaf Rubbing. Suitable for 4 +; Cost: €5. Duration: 1 hour. Please book: 0532 202823
‘Storie da Toccare’ (series of workshops)
Friday 13th December at 5 p.m.
Io, come mi vedo? – What do I look like?
Sewing different faces to make pages of a cloth book. Suitable for 5+. Cost: €8. Duration 2 hours. Please book: 0532 202823
Il Piccolo Leo Da Vinci (series of workshops)
Friday 6th December at 5 p.m. Leo the engineer – making a wooden robot. Suitable for 5+. Cost: €12. Duration: 2 hours. Please book: 0532 202823
Events at Palazzo Marfisa
Palazzina Marfisa d’Este, Corso Giovecca, 170
1st December at 10 a.m.
Speciale Mostra 800/900
This event encourages children to discover more about life in the 1800s and 1900s whilst learning about local Ferrarese artists. With the help of a fun activity book and an opportunity to see these paintings, which are displayed in Palazza Marfisa, Palazzo Bonacossi and Casa Romei, both children and parents will enjoy a morning of art and history.
Cost: €6 children and €2 adults who must accompany their child. Duration: 1 ½ hours. Suitable for children aged 5 – 12. Please book: 328 4909350 or email: ferrara@associazioneartena.it
1st December at 4 p.m.
ABC…coloriAMO
This is a workshop for younger children who will explore colours and paint!
Suitable for children aged 3 – 6. Please book: 328 4909350 or email: ferraraassociazioneartena.it
8th December at 4 p.m.
Just Like Indiana Jones!
Dig for artefacts, make maps and record results.
Suitable for children aged 6 – 12. Please book: 328 4909350 or email: ferraraåssociazioneartena.it
22nd December at 4 p.m.
Nella terra di Babbo Natale – In the land of Father Christmas
Would you like to know the real story of Father Christmas? Come to the museum and find out. Make Christmas decorations get ready for this special celebration.
Suitable for children aged 6 – 12. Please book: 328 4909350 or email: ferraraåssociazioneartena.it
Teatro Nuovo
Piazza Trento Trieste, 52 Ticket office (inside the theatre) Tuesday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. It is also possible to buy tickets an hour before each show 7th December – 5.30 p.m. & 9 p.m.
A Christmas Carol – musical 13th December at 9 p.m.
Tribute to Queen – concert 14th December at 6.30 p.m.
Cinderella – musical 19th December at 9 p.m.
Every Praise & Virginia Union Gospel Choir 20th December at 9 p.m.
Cartoon theme tunes – concert 26th December at 9 p.m.
The Nutcracker – ballet 31st December at 8.30 p.m.
Makkeroni tutto l’anno – variety show 7th January at 9.m.
Sleeping Beauty – ballet
Theatre for Children
Sala Boldini Via Gaetano Previati, 18 Tickets can be bought on the day, at the entrance to the theatre and cost 6 euros. Sunday 1st December, at 3.30 p.m. – ‘Legno, Diavolo e Vecchiette’ Suitable for children aged 5 + Sunday 15th December, at 3.30 p.m. – Chi Ha Paura di Denti di Ferro? Suitable for children aged 3 +
Winter Wonderland
Via della Fiera, 11 Ferrara Fiere e congressi 21st & 22nd December: 3 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. 25th December: 3 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. 26th December – 30th December 10.30 a.m. – 8.30 p.m. 31st December: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m. 11th & 12th January, 1st – 6th, 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th January 10.30 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
If you are fed up with the cold weather and are not sure what to do with the children, why not visit this enormous indoor theme park? There are craft workshops for children, a visit from Father Christmas and Befana, the old lady who brings sweets to children in Italy, will arrive in January. There is even a winter circus, a puppet theatre with daily performances and much, much more!
Look out for tickets with discounts on admission and rides. You can often find these at Ipercoop or other shopping centres. You can also visit the website, download your own tickets and read more about the events taking place each day: www.winterwonderlanditalia.com
Nativity Scene on the Castle’s moat
24th December 2019, 10 p.m. Watch baby Jesus as he is taken by boat around the Castle’s moat and placed in his crib.
Nativity Scenes from around the World
Estense Castle, Alfonso’s Room Opening ceremony 23rd December at 10.30 a.m. 24th December – 6th January 2020 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. / 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Closed on 25th December 1st January open from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Castle is holding a special exhibition of nativity scenes from all over the world collected by Ada Vecchi Simani. There are over one thousand nativity scenes in this impressive collection. Admission is free
Piccoli Ceramisti al Lavoro
1st December at 3 p.m. Museo Archeologico NazionaleVia XX Settembre, 124
A ceramic workshop for children who will create vases using clay and traditional techniques. Cost: €3.50 adults, €5 childrenSuitable for children aged 7+ (who must be accompanied by an adult)Please book: 342 0158800
Christmas at the Castle
A calendar of exciting events at the Castle for all the family to enjoy during the Christmas holidays. These events need to be booked by telephoning the Castle: 0532 299233 or by emailing: castelloestense@comune.fe.it
Thursday 26th December – Guided tours of the art exhibitions 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Guided tours to visit the art exhibitions ‘Dipingere gli affetti’ and ‘Il Guercino Ritrovato’ Adults: €10, children: €3 aged 6 – 18
Friday 27th December – ‘L’arte del banchetto alla corte degli Estensi’ At 4 p.m. An interesting event to learn about the art of preparing a Renaissance banquet and to discover what went on behind the scenes in the kitchens at the Castle.
This will be followed by an aperitif in the Castle’s café. Adults: €18, children: €3 aged 6 – 18
Monday 30th December – The Estense family & its history tour At 3.30 p.m. A tour of the Castle to find out more about its history and the fascinating members of the prestigious Estense family. Suitable for children aged between 5 and 10 years old, (always accompanied by an adult). Adults: €8, children: €5
Wednesday 1st January 2020 – Guided tours of specific areas 11 a.m., midday, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. A guided tour of the prisons, the Lion’s tower, Orange Gardens and the beautiful piano Nobile. Adults: €8, children €3 aged 6 – 18
Friday 3rd January – Guided tour 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Guided tours of the Castle
Saturday 4th January – Guided Tour 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Guided tours of the Castle
3.30 p.m. – ‘Un Pifferaio in Castle’’ – ‘A Piper at the Castle’ Follow the Pied Piper of Ferrara around the Castle as he plays his magic flute and tells enchanted stories. Make an instrument and create music together. Adults: €10, children: €5 Suitable for children aged 5 – 10
4 p.m. – ‘Donne a corte. L’altra faccia del potere’ – ‘Women at court’ Learn more about women at court as this event explores the power which some of the duchesses had on the men. This will be followed by an aperitif. Adults: €18, children: €13 aged 6 – 18
Sunday 5th January – Guided tour of specific areas 11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Guided tours of the prisons, the Lion’s Tower, Orange Gardens and the piano Nobile. Adults: €8, children €3 aged 6 – 18
4 p.m. – ‘Misteri e delitti a Corte’ Controversial stories, unresolved mysteries and intrigue at court followed by an aperitif. Adults: €18, children €13 aged 6 – 18
Monday 6th January – Guided tour 11 a.m., midday, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. A tour of the Castle Adults: €8, children €3 aged 6 – 18
3.30 p.m. – ‘Una Befana di tanto tempo fa’ Discover stories of important people at court. Make a magic sock inspired by tastes from the past.
Theatre for children
‘Babbo Natale, Gnomi e Folletti’
28th December – 4th January
Sala Estense, Piazza Municipio, 4
The plays start at 4.30 p.m. and the ticket office, which is at the door of the theatre, opens at 3.30 p.m. Adults: €6, children €5
Saturday 28th December ‘Overtures des Saponettes’ – by Michele Cafaggi (suitable for children aged 3+)
Monday 30th December ‘I Brutti Anatroccoli’ – by Teatrali Stilema (suitable for children aged 4 – 10)
Thursday 2nd January 2020 ‘Il Sogno di Tartaruga, una Fiaba Africana’ – by Il Baule Volante (suitable for children aged 4 – 10)
Saturday 4th January ‘Barbablu’, Fiaba Horror per Bambini e Adulti Coraggiosi’ – by Pandemonium Teatro (suitable for children aged 5+)
Ice-Skating Rink in Ferrara 1st December – 12th January
Just a reminder that the open-air ice skating rink is open until 12th January. Here are the times:
Mondays – Fridays (unlimited time on the ice)
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
9 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays (1 hour time limit on the ice)
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
9 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Christmas Eve – closes at 9 p.m.
Christmas Day – opens at 2.30 p.m.
Tuesday 31st – closes at 9 p.m.
Monday 6th January – closes at 9 p.m.
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November is a month of magic and autumn flavours in Ferrara. People celebrate ‘San Martino’ and the air is filled with the scent of roasting chestnuts sold on street corners. There is also a magic festival which arrives in Ferrara and the last of the food festivals concludes this special month of events.
Dal Mare Per Il Mare
with G7 Vela and Smiling International School
Sunday 17th November
Meeting place: Piazzale S. Rocco (next to the pharmacy at the end of Porta Mare, near school)
Departure: 8.30 a.m.
Arrival: 9.30 a.m.
Lunch: 12.30 at ‘Quelli di Flip’, Porto Garibaldi
Return to Ferrara: 3.30 p.m.
This is an event organized by G7 Vela (sailing club) which invites families to help clean the local beaches. This year, Smiling is organizing a coach to bring and take any families and teachers from our school who would like to help out with this important project. We have also organized a restaurant for lunch (see our notice board in the entrance hall). If you are interested, please send an email to admin@smilingservice.it by Monday 11th November.
Celebrating San Martino
Terraviva
Sunday 10th November 10 a.m.
Via delle Erbe 29
There are lots of activities and games taking place at this lovely park, which is run by Nuova TerraViva and is just down the road from our school. To celebrate San Martino, children can go on a tour of the park with lanterns, listen to stories of San Martino and gather around an enormous bonfire which will be lit at 6 p.m. There is a small bar selling vin brulé, hot chocolate, pizza, cakes and roast chestnuts. It is also possible to have a vegetarian lunch if you book in advance.
Programme:
10 a.m. Water colours activity (€5) Please book: 338 8935580
5 p.m. – Stories about San Martino and tour of the park with lanterns
6 p.m. – Lighting the bonfire
San Martino al Parco Massari
Saturday 9th November from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday 10th November from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
This is an autumn festival to celebrate San Martino with traditional roast chestnuts, wine, vin brulè, hot chocolate and other autumn desserts. For this event you need tickets which cost €7 and include:
a bag of roast chestnuts
a glass of wine, beer OR hot chocolate
an autumn cake
For children, there are lots of different workshops:
On Saturday 9th
3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Autumn arts and crafts (3-9yrs)
4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Treasure hunt for chestnuts
5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. Little chefs make San Martino biscuits (4 – 10yrs)
This is the first edition of a fair which is dedicated entirely to the sustainable growing of pears. This fruit is an important product of Ferrara as well as other regions of Italy. This event aims to bring producers, as well as consumers, together to share ideas, exchange knowledge and learn more about this delicious fruit.
Admission: Free
Hot Air Ballooning all-year-round in Ferrara
1st Sunday of each month
Meeting at 6 a.m.
A one hour flight (3 hours in total which includes inflating the balloon and the return journey by car) and a delicious breakfast afterwards.
Cost: €200 per adult
Organized by Link Tours
Via Garibaldi, 103
Tel.: 0532 201 365
Email: contatti@linktours.com
The last of the Food festivals…
San Carlo – Pumpkin Festival
1st – 3rd November, at 7 p.m. (Sunday and national holidays: lunch time only at 12.30)
Campo Sportivo
A variety of imaginative and traditional dishes made from pumpkin.
Bondeno – Astro Gastro (autumn flavours)
15th, 16th & 17th November
Agriturismo ‘La Florida’, Via per Burana, 103
7 p.m. (Sundays at midday and 7 p.m.)
Lots of different autumn-flavoured dishes including pumpkin filled pasta, Maccheroncini with speck and leeks, mixed grill and home-made desserts.
Casumaro – Truffles (savoury)
1st , 2nd & 3rd November
Sala Polivalente “Don Alfredo Pizzi”, Via Garigliano, 14
7.30 p.m. (Sundays also open at lunchtime)
Dark and white savoury truffle is a very popular ingredient in this region. This food fair offers a variety of interesting and delicious dishes. Try truffle tagliatelle or lasagna. Taste quail, rabbit or pork accompanied with truffle shavings or sauce.
This is an opportunity to visit the Castle from another angle. You can listen to a guided tour in both Italian and English, which lasts about 15 minutes. Tickets
cost €3,50 for adults and €2,50 for children. The trip is free for children under the age of 5. Tickets can be bought at the information desk inside the castle.
Nena motor boat – River cruise to Venice
5th October, 7.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Departure from Via Darsena, 57 (Consorzio Wunderkammer entrance)
This one-way boat trip travels from the docks of Ferrara to San Marco’s Square, following the ancient trade routes once used by local merchants. It navigates the River Po all the way to the pretty town of Chioggia, stopping off at the natural oasis at Panarella for a picnic. After passing Chioggia, the boat will sail through the Venetian lagoons its final destination, the Riva degli Schiavoni. Passengers will then be left to enjoy a late afternoon in Venice where they need to make their own way back to Ferrara by train.
Cost: Adults €50, children aged 3 – 10 €25, children aged 0 – 3 are free.
Please book in advance by telephoning Antonella: 347 713 9988 or writing an email to: info@lanena.it
Aperitif along the River – Nena Motor Boat
Every Friday from 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Departure from ‘Il Pontile’ restaurant (floating Pizzeria) Santa Maria Maddalena
Teatro Comune di Ferrara
Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5
22nd October, at 9 p.m.
Nuovo Balletto di Toscana Dance company presents ‘Pulcinella, uno di noi’
27th October, at 6 p.m.
Carolyn Carlso Company presents ‘Crossroads to Synchonicity’
Storie da Toccare – a series of sewing workshops to create different pages of a cloth book. Held by Rita Venturoli.
Friday 4th October at 5 p.m.
‘Un Albero per Raccontare le 4 Stagioni’ – (The Four Seasons)
Friday 18th October at 5 p.m.
‘Cosa c’è in Fondo al Mare’ – (What can you find at the bottom of the sea?)
Suitable for children aged 5 +
Cost: 8 euro per workshop
Please book: 0532 202823
Mesola – On the Trail of the Mesola Deer
Until 27th October
Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
Tours start at 9.30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
A last opportunity to visit these beautiful woods before winter arrives.
Tickets cost: 12 euro for adults and 9 euro for children aged 7 – 12
Website: www.podeltatourism.it or email info@podeltatourism or telephone: 05333 81302
What’s on in Comacchio
Flamingo Watching
7th September – 12th October on Saturdays , 3.30 p.m.
Departure from Manifattura dei Marinati, Comacchio
This is an interesting guided tour by minibus around the lagoons of Comacchio to see these beautiful birds before they migrate. It is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed.
Tickets cost: 15 euro for adults and 10 euro for children under 12
Times and meeting places are organized at the time of booking. For further information:
Comacchio is a traditional fishing village and is well-worth a visit as it often has lots of events on and it is a quirky little place. It is particularly famous for its eels, which are caught locally and are a delicacy. During this festival there will be music, street entertainment, craft stalls and other food to taste. Try the gourmet food stand in Via Fattibello which is open from 11.30 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Halloween in Comacchio
31st October, 10am – midnight
Celebrate Halloween in Comacchio if you dare! Meet ghosts floating around the streets of Comacchio, watch a zombie parade and witches flying in the sky. There will be pumpkin stalls, arts and crafts and all sorts of spooky things going on.
More Halloween events to come later!
Food festivals continue…
Vigarano Pieve – Sagra della Pera (Pear)
Area Parrocchiale, Via Mantova, at 7.30 p.m.
3rd – 6th October
If you have been into the Ferrarese countryside you will have noticed all the rows of fruit trees typical of this area. This food festival in Vigarano Pieve has an imaginative and mouth-watering pear menu and is well-worth a visit! Try pear and truffle lasagne, pear Tortelli, meat dishes with pear and brandy and of course pear ice-cream!
San Nicolò – Sagra dell’Uva in cucina (Grapes)
4th, 5th & 6th October
Piazza Chiesa, at 7p.m., Sundays midday and 7p.m.
An interesting menu which explores the use of grapes in Ferrarese cuisine. There are sultana sauces, meat stuffed with grapes and risotto with grapes. For dessert try “Sugoli” a type of mousse made from grapes.
Madonna Boschi – Sagra della Salamina da Sugo al Cucchiaio
3rd – 6th &10th – 13th October
Via Madonna Boschi, 1, at 7.30 p.m., Sundays only at lunchtime (midday)
If you would like to try this unusual Ferrarese dish this is the food festival to go to. This village produces the best Salamina da Sugo in the region.
Per informazioni più dettagliate su Carnevali, consultare la nostra precedente newsletter o visitare la nostra pagina web. Ecco le date del Carnevale:
Carnevale estense di Ferrara
2 e 3 marzo
Carnevale di Cento
3 e 10 marzo
Carnevale di Comacchio
3 marzo
Carnevale di Ravalle
24 febbraio e 3 marzo alle 23:30
Palazzo dei Diamanti – ‘Boldini e la Moda’
16 febbraio – 2 giugno 2019
Aperto tutti i giorni dalle 9:00 alle 19:00, compresa la domenica e il lunedì di Pasqua, il 25 aprile, 1 maggio e il 2 giugno.
Orari di apertura a tarda notte fino alle 22.30 l’8 marzo, 21 aprile, 31 maggio, 1 e 2 giugno. Il 18 maggio fino a mezzanotte.
Ingresso: Adulti 13 euro, bambini 6-18 anni 11 euro, gratuito per bambini sotto i 6 anni, disponibili biglietti per famiglie scontati.
23 – 31 marzo
Apollo Cinepark (Piazza Carbone, 35)
Palazzo della Racchetta – mostre, dibattiti e presentazioni www.ferrarafilmfestival.com
Sapevi che Ferrara è la città natale di alcuni dei più importanti registi e attori italiani e che ha avuto un ruolo importante nella storia della cinematografia? L’attore e regista Maximilian Law, che ha organizzato questo evento, ha scelto 24 film internazionali e nazionali che verranno proiettati durante questo Festival al Cinema Apollo. Mostre, dibattiti e conferenze stampa a tema cinematografico si terranno al Palazzo della Racchetta, così come lungo via Carlo Mayr che diventerà la “via del cinema”. La cerimonia “Golden Dragon Awards” si terrà presso la Sala Estense in Piazza Municipale domenica 31 marzo alle 18:00. L’ingresso è gratuito ma ovviamente ci sarà un numero limitato
di posti, quindi andateci presto. I film sono mostrati nella loro lingua originale con i sottotitoli in italiano. I film principali sono seguiti da un secondo film più corto.
“Valli e nebbie”
29, 30 e 31 marzo 2019
Piazza Castello
Questo è un raduno automobilistico internazionale che si ferma nel centro storico di Ferrara. Alcuni dei più importanti e noti produttori automobilistici partecipano ed è una grande opportunità per gli appassionati di auto per ammirare auto d’epoca.
30 e 31 marzo 2019
Zona Ferrara Fiere e Congressi
Via della Fiera 11
Sabato: dalle 10:00 alle 23:00
Domenica: dalle 10:00 alle 21:00
Questo è un enorme festival enogastronomico con stand provenienti da tutta Italia per visitare e gustare le specialità. Una volta pagato il biglietto d’ingresso, hai diritto di assaggiare quanto vuoi negli stand di degustazione, aperti dalle 12:00 alle 14:00. e le 17.30 – 20.30 (17.30 – 20.30 di domenica) Ci sono molte informazioni sul cibo italiano, sul mangiare sano, dimostrazioni di cucina, hobby e artigianato, musica e ballo.
Ingresso: 14 euro per gli adulti, 12 euro ridotti, bambini fino ai 10 anni di età sono gratuiti.
Martedì 5 marzo alle 20.30
Emanuel Axe, piano
Musiche di Brahms, Benjamin, Schumann, Ravel, Chopin
Biglietteria in corso Martiri della Libertà, 5 o email: biglietteria.teatro@comune.fe.it
Ridotto del Teatro Comunale
Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5
Questa è una bella opportunità per le persone di godersi brevi concerti in un ambiente elegante ma accogliente. I concerti sono spesso gratuiti o hanno un prezzo ridotto, da qui il nome “Ridotto”.
Programma:
1 marzo alle 17:00
Classico / Neoclassico – Da Alceste a Norma: melodramma italiano ed europeo.
Entrata libera
4 marzo alle 17:00
Ferrara Piano Festival – Musiche di Bach, C, Debussy e Ravel
Biglietti: 5 euro e 3 euro
8 marzo alle 17:00
Musica e cultura negli anni ’50 a Ferrara
Entrata libera
12 marzo alle 11.00
Musicisti come Amici, seconda edizione
Biglietti: 5 euro e 3 euro
13 marzo alle 16:00
Società Dante Alghieri – Les Fetes Galantes in concerto
Musica di Back, Vivaldi, Telemann
Entrata libera
15 marzo alle 17:00
Classico / Neoclassico – Da Alceste a Norma: melodramma italiano ed europeo.
Entrata libera
18 marzo alle 17:00
Integrale Schubert
Biglietti: 5 euro e 3 euro
19 marzo alle 11.00
Musicisti come Amici, seconda edizione
Biglietti: 5 euro e 3 euro
22 marzo alle 11.00
Classico / Neoclassico – Da Alceste a Norma: melodramma italiano ed europeo.
Entrata libera
25 marzo alle 17:00
Grandi Romantici – Schubert, Listz, Chopin
Entrata libera
31 marzo alle 21:00
La Suite Goyescas di Granados
Entrata libera
Stagione d’opera
Teatro Comunale
Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5
21 marzo alle 20:00
Georg Haendal – Acis e Galathea
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Carnival Time!
For more detailed information about Carnivals, please see our previous newsletter or visit our webpage. Here are some reminders of Carnival dates:
Ferrara’s Este Carnival
2nd & 3rd March
Cento’s Carnival
3rd & 10th March
Comacchio’s Carnival
3rd March
Ravalle’s Carnival
24th February & 3rd March at 2.30 p.m.
Palazzo dei Diamanti – ‘Boldini e la Moda’ Exhibition
16th February – 2nd June 2019
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., including Easter Sunday & Monday, 25th April, 1st May and 2nd June.
Late night opening times until 10.30 p.m.
8th March, 21st April, 31st May, 1 & 2nd June
On 18th May until midnight.
Admission: Adults 13 euro, children aged 6-18 11 euro, free for children under 6, discount family tickets available.
Ferrara Film Festival
23rd – 31st March
Apollo Cinepark (Piazza Carbone, 35)
Palazzo della Racchetta – exhibitions, debates and presentations www.ferrarafilmfestival.com
Did you know that Ferrara is the birthplace of some of Italy’s most important film directors and actors, and that it has played an important role in the history of cinematography? The actor and film director Maximilian Law, who has organized this event, has chosen 24 international and national film premieres to be shown during this Film Festival at the Apollo Cinepark. Film-themed exhibitions, debates and press conferences are being held at the Palazzo della Racchetta, as well as down Via Carlo Mayr which will become the ‘cinema avenue’. The actual ‘Golden Dragon Awards’ ceremony for the Ferrara Film Festival will be held at the Sala Estense in Piazza Municipale on Sunday 31st March at 6 p.m. Admission is free but obviously there will be a limited number of seats, so get there early. Films are shown in their original language with Italian subtitles. The main films are followed by a second shorter film.
29th, 30th & 31st March 2019
Piazza Castello
This is an international car rally which stops over in Ferrara’s historical city centre. It has some of the most important and well-known automobile manufacturers taking part and it is a great opportunity for car-lovers to admire these vintage cars.
Misen – Food Fair Show – Il Salone Nazionale delle Sagre
30th & 31st March 2019
Ferrara Fiere e Congressi zone
Via della Fiera 11
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
This is an enormous food and wine festival with stands from all over Italy for you to visit and taste the specialties. Once you have paid your entrance fee you are entitled to taste as much as you want at the tasting stands, which are open from 12 – 2 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. (5.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. on Sunday) There is lots of information about Italian food, healthy eating, cookery demonstrations, hobbies and crafts, music and dancing.
Entrance: Adults 14 euro, reduced 12 euro, children aged 10 and under are free.
Concert Season
Teatro Comunale
Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5
Tuesday 5th march at 8.30 p.m.
Emanuel Ax, piano
Music by Brahms, Benjamin, Schumann, Ravel, Chopin
Ticket office on Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5 or email: biglietteria.teatro@comune.fe.it
Concerts in the Theatre’s Foyer – ‘Ridotto del Teatro Comunale’
Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5
This is a lovely opportunity for people to enjoy short concerts in an elegant but cosy setting. The concerts are often free or have a reduced price, hence the name ‘Ridotto’.
Programme:
1st March at 5 p.m.
Classic/Neoclassic – From Alceste to Norma: Italian and European melodrama.
Free entrance
4th March at 5 p.m.
Ferrara Piano Festival – Music by Bach, C, Debussy and Ravel
Tickets: 5 euro & 3 euro
8th March at 5 p.m.
Music and Culture in the 1950s Ferrara
Free entrance
12th March at 11 a.m.
Musicisti come Amici, 2nd Edition
Tickets: 5 euro & 3 euro
13th March at 4 p.m.
Società Dante Alghieri – Les Fetes Galantes in concert
Music by Back, Vivaldi, Telemann
Free entrance
15th March at 5 p.m.
Classic/Neoclassic – From Alceste to Norma: Italian and European melodrama.
Free entrance
18th March at 5 p.m.
Intergrale Schubert
Tickets: 5 euro & 3 euro
19th March at 11 a.m.
Musicisti come Amici, 2nd Edition
Tickets: 5 euro & 3 euro
22nd March at 11 a.m.
Classic/Neoclassic – From Alceste to Norma: Italian and European melodrama.
Free entrance
25th March at 5 p.m.
Grandi Romantici – Schubert, Listz, Chopin
Free entrance
31st March at 9 p.m.
La Suite Goyescas di Granados
Free entrance
Opera Season
Teatro Comunale
Corso Martiri della Libertà, 5
21st March at 8 p.m.
Georg Haendal – Acis and Galathea
The ticket office is next to the theatre or go on-line to www.teatrocomunaleferrara.it
Una fiera del cibo con ogni tipo di cioccolato, in ogni forma e forma immaginabile! Consigliamo vivamente la cioccolata calda!
LIBERAMENTE
Salone del tempo libero, del divertimento e della vita all’aria aperta
23 e 24 febbraio, dalle 9:00 alle 19:00 Via della Fiera, 11 (dietro il Mercatone Uno)
Una fiera sul turismo, gli hobby, le attività all’aria aperta, l’artigianato e il giardinaggio. C’è così tanto da vedere, assaggiare e comprare! Visita il sito.
Ingresso – Intero: 8 euro, ridotto: 6 euro, bambini sotto i 12 anni: gratuito.
Offerta speciale: sabato 23, dalle 9:00 alle 13:00, le donne pagano solo 3 euro.
(Cerca biglietti riduzione nei giornali locali e all’interno di Ipercoop)
Testaperaria Book Shop
Via De ‘Romei 19 / A
Venerdì 8 febbraio alle 17:00 Officina del legno – Gira, volta ruota
Un laboratorio adatto a bambini dai 5 anni in su, per fabbricare automobili, elicotteri o robot in legno.
Si prega di prenotare chiamando: 0532202823
Costo: 8 euro
Il seminario dura circa 2 ore.
Sabato 16 febbraio alle 10.30 (per bambini dai 4 ai 7 anni) Sabato 23 febbraio alle ore 10:30 (per bambini dai 7 agli 11 anni) Mini-Yoga per bambini tenuto da Alessia Albieri
Si prega di prenotare chiamando: 0532202823
Costo: 6 euro
Il corso dura 1 ora. Si prega di portare un tappetino o un asciugamano.
Sabato 2 e 9 febbraio Il laboratorio dello scrittore: corso-laboratorio di tecniche di scrittura a cura di Luigi Dal Cin
9:00 – 13:00 e dalle 15:00 alle 19:00
Si prega di prenotare: 0532 202823
Se una Domenica d’Inverno un Bambino …
Domenica 10 febbraio alle 15:30 Teatro Boldini, Via Previati 18 “La Luna nel Letto – Cappuccetto Rosso”
I biglietti possono essere acquistati dalle 11:30 in poi al costo di 6 euro.
Mercato di antiquariato, arte e artigianato
Si tiene il primo sabato e la domenica di ogni mese (ad eccezione di agosto)
dalle 9:00 alle 19:30. Piazza Trento Trieste e Piazzetta Savonarola
Notizie sul carnevale di Ferrara e altri carnevali locali in arrivo a breve!
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‘Art & Ciocc’ – Chocolate Fair
14th – 17th February Piazza Trento Trieste
A food fair with every type of chocolate, in every shape and form imaginable! We highly recommend the hot chocolate! More informations.
‘LIBERAMENTE’ – Hobby & Craft Fair
23rd & 24th February, 9 am – 7 pm Via della Fiera, 11 (behind the shop ‘Mercatone Uno’)
An enormous exhibition/fair about tourism, hobbies, outdoor pursuits, crafts and gardening. There is so much to see, taste and buy!
Admission – Full price: 8 euro, reduced price: 6 euro, children under 12: free,
Special Offer: On Saturday 23rd, from 9 am – 1 pm, ladies pay only 3 euros.
(Look out for cheap tickets in local newspapers and inside Ipercoop)
Testaperaria Book Shop
Via De’ Romei 19/A
Friday 8th February at 5 pm Wood workshop – ‘ Gira, volta ruota’
A workshop, suitable for children aged 5 and above, to make cars, helicopters or robots out of wood.
Please book by calling: 0532 202823
Cost: 8 euro
The workshop lasts about 2 hours.
Saturday 16th February at 10.30 a.m. (for children aged 4 – 7) Saturday 23rd February at 10.30 a.m. (for children aged 7 – 11)
Mini-Yoga Course for children held by Alessia Albieri
Please book by calling: 0532 202823
Cost: 6 euro
The course lasts 1 hour. Please bring a mat or a towel.
Saturday 2nd and 9th February Il Laboratorio dello Scrittore -The Writer’s Workshop for Adults
Held by the children’s author Luigi Dal Cin
La Befana arriva nel villaggio di Babbo Natale in Piazza Municipale.
Domenica 30 dicembre e sabato 5 gennaio alle 16:00
I bambini possono disegnare e aiutare a “cucire” un vestito per la Befana.
Venerdì 4 gennaio alle 21:00 Teatro Sala Estense (Piazza Municipale)
‘La Sordità dello Scrivano’, un dramma della compagnia teatrale La Viper.
Domenica 6 gennaio alle 16:00
Danza e intrattenimento in piazza fino all’arrivo della Befana alle 17:30. Un falò si accenderà alle 18:00 del pomeriggio in Piazza Trento Trieste.
Befana dello Sport
Sabato 5 gennaio Palazzetto dello Sport alle 20:00
Questo evento di beneficenza offre sport e intrattenimento per i bambini e include le apparizioni speciali degli ospiti da alcune delle personalità sportive di Ferrara e una calza dalla Befana per ogni bambino. Ti viene chiesto di fare una donazione all’ingresso e il denaro raccolto da questo evento sarà devoluto in beneficenza.
Eventi in Castello
Mostra “Presepi nel mondo”
Fino al 6 gennaio 2019 Sala Alfonso, Castello Estense, Largo Castello 1 Dalle 9:30 alle 12:30 e dalle 15:00 alle 19:00 Aperto il 1 ° gennaio dalle 15:00 – 18:30
Questa è una bella mostra di presepi da tutto il mondo da ammirare. L’ingresso è a offerta libera, il denaro raccolto verrà utilizzato per sostenere ANFFAS Onlus di Ferrara
I seguenti eventi al castello devono essere prenotati in anticipo:
Telefonando 0532 299233 o via email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it dove potranno anche dirti di più sui prezzi.
Martedì 1 gennaio
Il castello sarà aperto dalle 13:30 alle 18:30 con visite guidate all’ora (14:00, 15:00, 16:00 e 17:00). Non dimenticate di visitare la Torre dei Leoni, aperta fino alle 17:30.
L’Ariosto “furioso”
Alle 15:30 – una visita guidata del Castello con attori che racconteranno la storia della vita di Ariosto e alcuni personaggi di Orlando Furioso.
Venerdì 4 gennaio
Il castello sarà aperto per visite guidate dalle 11:00 alle 15:00. con un’opportunità speciale per ammirare alcuni dei dipinti sacri di Ferrara.
‘Estensi per tutto l’anno’
Alle 15:30 ci sarà un emozionante tour del castello per famiglie, con bambini tra i 5 ei 10 anni, che contribuirà a creare un calendario con membri famosi della famiglia Estense.
‘L’arte del banchetto alla corte degli estensi’
Alle 16:00 c’è un altro tour che dà un’occhiata all’arte dei banchetti rinascimentali, delle cucine, dei cuochi e delle ricette preferite utilizzate durante il regno della famiglia Estense. Questo evento termina con un aperitivo nella caffetteria del Castello.
Domenica 6 gennaio
Il castello sarà aperto dalle 9:30 alle 18:30 con visite guidate alle 11:00, qlle 12:00, alle 14:00 e le 15:00
Dolci, caramelle e preziose leccornie
Alle 16:00 un tour per famiglie, con bambini tra i 5 ei 10 anni, per celebrare l’arrivo della Befana.
Winter Wonderland
31 dicembre 14:00 pm – 2:00 1 ° gennaio 14:00 pm – 20:00 2 – 6 gennaio dalle 10:00 alle 20:00 12 e 13, 19 e 20 gennaio dalle 10:00 alle 20:00 Via della Fiera, 11 Ferrara Fiere e congressi
Se sei stufo del freddo e non sei sicuro di cosa fare con i bambini, perché non visitare questo enorme parco a tema al coperto. Cerca i biglietti con sconti su ammissione e giostre. Puoi trovarli nei negozi di giocattoli e all’Ipercoop o visitare il sito web: www.winterwonderlanditalia.com
Pattinaggio sul ghiaccio a Ferrara
Giardino delle Duchesse, via Garibaldi
Questi sono gli ultimi giorni per andare a pattinare sul ghiaccio a Ferrara, la pista si chiude il 13 gennaio.
Dal lunedì al venerdì: 10:00 – 13:00, 14:30 – 19:30, 21:00 – 23.30
Sabato, domenica e festivi (aperto agli stessi orari di cui sopra, ma ogni persona può pattinare fino a 1 ora soltanto)
Teatro per la famiglia
Sala Estense, Piazza Municipale
I biglietti sono in vendita sulla porta dalle 15:00 (5 euro per i bambini, 6 euro per gli adulti)
Mercoledì 2 gennaio alle 16:00 ‘Nico cerca un amico’ – Compagnia teatrale Il Baule Volante
Adatto per bambini da 3 a 8 anni
Venerdì 4 gennaio alle 16:00 ‘L’Acciarino magico’ – Compagnia teatrale Il Baule Volante
Adatto per bambini da 6 a 11 anni
Teatro per bambini – ‘Se una domenica d’inverno un bambino …’
Teatro Boldini – Via Previati, 18
Le esibizioni iniziano alle 15.30.
I biglietti possono essere acquistati il giorno all’ingresso del teatro a partire dalle 11:30 e costa 6 euro.
13 gennaio – Pollicino
27 gennaio – Biancaneve, la Vera Storia
10 febbraio – Cappuccetto Rosso
Swan Lake – balletto russo
Teatro Nuovo Piazza Trento Trieste 9 gennaio, alle 21:00
‘Cos’ha perso la Befana?’ – (‘Cosa ha perso la Befana?’)
La storia al negozio di libri e un laboratorio di cucina tenuti al bar accanto.
Adatto per bambini da 5 a 10 anni
Costo: 5 euro
Si prega di prenotare: 0532 202823
‘Il Leone e la Lepre’ – una storia dallo Sri Lanka
Laboratorio di cucito
Adatto per bambini dai 6 anni in su
Costo: 7 euro
Si prega di prenotare: 0532 202823
Courbet e la Natura
Palazzo dei Diamanti
Un’ultima opportunità per visitare la mostra che è aperta fino al 6 gennaio (incluso).
Aperto tutti i giorni dalle 9:00 alle 19:00
Aperto anche il 1 ° e il 6 gennaio
Aperto dal 31 dicembre alle 23.30.
Aperto dal 4 al 5 gennaio fino alle 22.30.
(La biglietteria chiude mezz’ora prima degli orari di chiusura)
Cosa succede a Comacchio
Sabato 5 gennaio
Concorso e sfilata del più brutto Befane! Ponte dei Trepponti alle 15:30
Se desideri iscriverti, puoi farlo dalle 15:00 in poi
La Tampla ‘- Tradizionale sfilata di Befane Centro storico alle 16:00
Questa è una celebrazione tradizionale in cui una sfilata di “Befane” naviga i canali di Comacchio. Si conclude con una cerimonia di premiazione per la migliore Befana vestita.
Arti e Mestieri per bambini Antica Pescheria alle 17:00
San Giuseppe Piazza della Rimembranza, 16.30 – 20.30
Intrattenimento per bambini con musica e dolci.
Domenica 6 gennaio
Mercatino della Befana Dalle 9:30 in poi Piazza Folegatti, centro storico
Un mercato di seconda mano e artigianale.
Manifattura dei Marinati Dalle 10:00 alle 12:30
La Befana arriva e consegna la calza a tutti i bambini
The Firemen’s Befana! Torre dell’Orologio (Torre dell’orologio), Centro storico, dalle 11.00
La Befana scenderà dalla torre dell’orologio e si unirà ai bambini in attesa del suo arrivo. Distribuirà poi dei dolci a loro.
15:00
La Befana distribuirà anche le calze ai bambini nel centro storico della città 16:00
Via Edgardo Fogli – bevande calde e dolci per tutti 17:00
Trepponti, Piazza Luca Danese
Uno spuntino della Befana 18:00
Trepponti, Piazza Luca Danese
Addio alla Befana con musica, danze e fuochi d’artificio lungo i canali
Cosa succede a Venezia
Regata delle Befane
6 gennaio, ore 11:00
A partire da Palazzo Balbi fino al Ponte di Rialto sul Canal Grande.
Per celebrare l’Epifania c’è una gara in barca molto famosa e divertente in cui centinaia di vogatori si travestono da Befana e remano lungo il Canal Grande. Un enorme calzino al ponte di Rialto segna il traguardo.
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The Arrival of Befana
This is a traditional Italian celebration for children. An ugly, but kind old woman called ‘Befana’ visits each child on the 5th January during the night. If the child has been good, she leaves a stocking (sock) full of sweets, which the children open on 6th January when they wake up. However, if the children have been naughty during the year, she leaves a stocking full of coal!
From 27th December to 6th January 2019
Befana arrives in Father Christmas’s village, Piazza Municipale.
Sunday 30th December & Saturday 5th January at 4 p.m.
Children can draw and help ‘sew’ a dress for Befana.
Friday 4th January at 9 p.m. Sala Estense theatre (Piazza Municipale)
‘La Sordità dello Scrivano’- a play by La Viper theatre company.
Sunday 6th January at 4 p.m.
Dancing and entertainment in the piazza until the arrival of Befana at 5.30 p.m. A bonfire will be lit at 6 p.m. in Piazza Trento Trieste.
“Befano dello Sport”
Saturday 5th January Palazzetto dello Sport at 8 p.m.
This charity event provides sport and entertainment for children and includes special guest appearances by some of Ferrara’s very own sporting personalities and a stocking from Befana for each child. You are asked to give a donation at the entrance and the money which is raised from this event will be given to charity.
What’s on at Castello Estense:
Nativities Around the World Exhibition
Until 6th January 2019 Sala Alfonso, Castello Estense, Largo Castello 1 9.30 – 12.30 / 3 – 7 p.m. Open on 1st January from 3 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
This is a really lovely exhibition of nativity scenes from all over the world for you to admire. Admission is free.
Estense Castle January Events
The following events at the Castle need to be booked in advance.
Telephone the Castle at 0532 299233 or email: castelloestense@comune.fe.it where they will also be able to tell you more about prices.
Tuesday 1st January
The Castle will be open from 1.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. with guided tours on the hour (2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 5 p.m.) Don’t forget to visit the Lion’s Tower which is open until 5.30 p.m.
L’Ariosto “furioso”
At 3. 30 p.m. – a guided tour of the Castle with actors who will tell the story of Ariosto’s life and some of the characters from Orlando Furioso.
Friday 4th January
The Castle will be open for guided tours from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. with a special opportunity to admire some of Ferrara’s sacred paintings.
‘Estensi per tutto l’anno’
At 3.30 p.m. there will be an exciting tour of the castle for families, with children aged between 5 and 10, who will help create a calendar with famous members of the Estense family.
‘L’arte del banchetto alla corte degli Estensi’
At 4 p.m. there is another tour which takes a look at the art of Renaissance banquets, the kitchens, the cooks and favourite recipes used during the reign of the Estense family. This event ends with an aperitif in the Castle’s café.
Sunday 6th January
The Castle will be open from 9.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. with guided tours at 11 a.m., midday, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Dolci, caramelle e preziose leccornie (Sweets!)
At 4 p.m. a tour for families, with children aged between 5 and 10, to celebrate the arrival of Befana.
Winter Wonderland
31st December 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. 1st January 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. 2nd – 6th January 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 12th & 13th, 19th & 20th January 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Via della Fiera, 11 Ferrara Fiere e congressi
If you are fed up with the cold weather and are not sure what to do with the children, why not visit this enormous indoor theme park. Look out for tickets with discounts on admission and rides. You can often find these in toy shops and at Ipercoop or go on to the website: www.winterwonderlanditalia.com
Ice-Skating in Ferrara
Giardini delle Duchesse (at the start of Via Garibaldi) This is your last chance to go ice-skating in Ferrara as the rink closes on 13th January. Monday – Friday 10 a.m. -1 p.m., 2.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m., 9 p.m. – 11.30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays (open at the same times as above, but each person can skate for up to 1 hour only)
Theatre for the family
Sala Estense, Piazza Municipale Tickets are on sale on the door from 3 p.m. (5 euro for children, 6 euro for adults)
Wednesday 2nd January at 4 p.m. ‘Nico cerca un amico’ – Il Baule Volante theatre company
Suitable for children aged 3 – 8
Friday 4th January at 4 p.m. ‘L’Acciarino magico’ – Il Baule Volante theatre company
Suitable for children aged 6 – 11
Theatre for Children – ‘Se una Domenica d’inverno un bambino…’
Teatro Boldini – Via Previati, 18
The performances start at 3.30 p.m. Tickets can be bought on the day at the entrance to the theatre from 2.30 p.m. and cost 6 euro.
13th January – Pollicino 27th January – Biancaneve, la Vera Storia 10th February – Cappuccetto Rosso
Swan Lake – Russian ballet
Teatro Nuovo Piazza Trento Trieste 9th January, at 9 p.m.
‘Cos’ha perso la Befana?’ – (‘What has Befana lost?’)
Storytime at the book shop and a cooking workshop held at the bar next door.
Suitable for children aged 5 – 10
Cost: 5 euro
Please book: 0532 202823
Sewing Workshop
‘Il Leone e la Lepre’ – a story from Sri Lanka
Suitable for children aged 6 +
Cost: 7 euro
Please book: 0532 202823
Courbet e la Natura
Palazzo dei Diamanti
A last opportunity to visit the exhibition which is open until 6th January (inclusive). See the special opening times below.
Open every day from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Open also on 1st & 6th January
Open on 31st December until 11.30 p.m.
Open on 4th & 5th January until 10.30 p.m.
(The ticket office closes half an hour before closing times)
What’s on in Comacchio:
Saturday 5th January
Competition and Parade of the ugliest Befane!
Ponte dei Trepponti at 3.30 p.m.
If you would like to enrol, you can do so from 3 p.m. onwards
La Tampla’ – Traditional Befane Parade
Historical centre at 4 p.m.
This is a traditional celebration where a parade of ‘Befane’ (lots and lots) navigate the canals of Comacchio. It ends with an award ceremony for the best dressed Befana.
Arts and Crafts for children
Antica Pescheria at 5 p.m.
San Giuseppe
Piazza della Rimembranza, 4.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Entertainment for children with music and sweets.
Sunday 6th January
Mercatino della Befana
From 9.30 a.m. onwards
Piazza Folegatti, historical city centre
A second-hand and crafts market.
Manifattura dei Marinati
10 a.m. – 12.30
Befana arrives and hands out stocking to all the children
The Firemen’s Befana!
Torre dell’Orologio (clock tower), Historical Centre, from 11 a.m.
Befana will climb down the clock tower and join the children awaiting her arrival. She will then give out sweets to them.
At 3 p.m. Befana will also give out stockings to the children in the historical city centre
From 4 p.m. Via Edgardo Fogli – hot drinks and sweets for everyone
From 5 p.m. Trepponti, Piazza Luca Danese – A snack from Befana
From 6 p.m. Trepponti, Piazza Luca Danese – Farewell to Befana with music, dancing and fireworks along the canals
What’s on in Venice
Befana Rowing Race
6th January
Starting from Palazzo Balbi at 11 a.m. to the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal
To celebrate the epiphany there is a very famous and fun boat race in which hundreds of rowers dress-up as Befana and row along the Grand Canal. An enormous sock at the Rialto bridge marks the finish line.
16th November – 6th January 2019 Piazza Trento Trieste
Switching on the Christmas Lights
Saturday 16th November Piazza Trento e Trieste, from 5 p.m. onwards
Venice’s Casanova orchestra will initiate Christmas celebrations in the main square before the official Christmas Village opening ceremony at 6 p.m. and the Christmas lights are switched on.
Calici d’Autunno (in collaboration with FEshion Eventi)
Visit the little wooden house at the Christmas market, ‘Calici d’Autunno’, to buy your ticket. For 10 euros you are entitled to a delicious autumn tasting menu including an appetizer, first course, dessert and wine. If you buy the ticket on-line there is a discount:
Saturday 23rd November, 10 a.m. onwards ‘Giardini delle Duchesse’ (at the start of Via Garibaldi)
The inauguration of the ice skating rink is at around 10 a.m.
Opening times for all other days will be available soon.
Estense Castle – ‘Il Castello Si Colora’
Sunday 17th November, 5.30 p.m.
The Castle’s outdoor Christmas lights will be officially switched on.
Banda Filarmonica Ludovico Ariosto in Concert
Saturday 23rd November, 5.30 p.m.
Piazza Trento Trieste
Ferrara’s Christmas Tree
Saturday 30th November, 6 p.m.
Piazza Trento Trieste/ Cattedrale
The inauguration of Ferrara’s Christmas tree will be preceded by a musical ‘Notte di Natale 1223’, at 5 p.m. in the main square The Christmas tree lights will then be turned on in Piazza Cattedrale. This year’s decorations are a surprise, but we have heard that they are linked to ‘Bricoman’, a D.I.Y store. We will have to wait and see!
Dancing Fountains
Saturday 7th December
Piazza Castello
First performance at 6 p.m. Second performance at 7.30 p.m.
A beautiful fire, light and water display takes place in the Castle’s moat. It lasts about 40 minutes and this year will be accompanied by the AMF Brass Band.
Il Castello dei Balocchi (FEshion Eventi)
‘The Castle of Toys’
Friday 6th December 10 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Saturday 7th December 10 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Sunday 8th December 10 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
This is an exciting fairytale Christmas tour of the Castle with games, activities and a Christmas show for all the family to enjoy. Discover the snowy land of the North Pole, meet the elves and their toy factory, dress-up with the Snow Queen who will get your ready to meet Father Christmas. Don’t forget to bring your letter for him!
At the very bottom of the page, choose the day , time and type of ticket you would like then click on ‘Aggiunge al carello’ and pay)
Tickets cost: €10 for adults and €8 for children (aged 2-11) and include:
a visit to the magical land of the North Pole
a Christmas show
a craft workshop with the elves
a welcome badge
hot chocolate for children and vin brulè for adults.
The event lasts 75/90 minutes.
On Saturday 7th there will also be a themed dinner for the whole family. Tickets cost €30 for adults and €20 for children. Please book on-line at the above address.Half-way down the page you will find the part which explains about the dinner on the 7th December. Simply click on “CLICCANDO QUI!’ and book you place.
‘I Bambini Cantano Natale’
Saturday 14th December
Piazza Trento e Trieste, at 5 p.m.
Children from schools in Ferrara will perform a festive Christmas concert for everyone in the square.
A Christmas Walk (in collaboration with FEshion Eventi)
Sunday 15th December
Piazza Trento e Trieste, at 10.30 a.m.
A non-competitive Christmas walk around the city (5km) to help raise money for the charity – ‘Associazione Giulia Onlus’, which helps provide care to the children on the cancer ward at Cona hospital, Ferrara.
Meeting place: Christmas village in Piazza Trento Trieste at 10.15 a.m.
Start: 10.30 a.m.
Finish: 11.30 a.m.
Tickets: €10 which includes a hot chocolate and Christmas hat
To enroll go to:
Punto Wind in Piazza Trento Trieste, 15 (every day 9am – 1 p.m. & 2.30 – 7.30 p.m.)
FEshion Eventi in Via Ripagrande 84 (Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Entertainment and games in the Christmas village for children. At 5 p.m. there will be a Christmas children’s choir performed by the ‘ Piccoli Cantori di San Francesco’
Live Nativity Scenes
Sunday 15th December
Palazzo Crema, 5.45 p.m.
Via Cairoli 13 (this street is in the city centre, opposite Savonarola’s statue)
The two chosen winners will perform live on New Year’s Eve at Teatro Nuovo and in Piazza Castello.
New Year’s Eve
Tuesday 31st December
There are various buffets and dinners at the Castle, Palazzo Municipale and at both the theatres in Ferrara. Look on-line and book: www.capodannoferrara.com
Concert and Fireworks at the Castle
Tuesday 31st December
Piazza Castello
The concert begins at 9 p.m. and at midnight you can celebrate the arrival of the New Year by watching the impressive firework display. Music continues until 3 a.m.
Befana Arrives in Ferrara
“Befana” is an ugly, but kind old lady, who brings sweets to the children in Italy on 6th January. For those who have been naughty, Befana brings a piece of black coal, but for those who have been good she brings a sock full of sweets.
‘Befana dello Sport’
Saturday 5th January, at 4.30 p.m. (doors open at 3 p.m.)
Palasport di Piazzale Atleti Azzuri d’Italia
Admission: All donations are given to charity
A fantastic afternoon of sports entertainment for all the family. All the children will receive a sock of sweets from Befana. At the entrance there will be lots of information for families about sporting events and clubs for everyone to join
Befana Arrives
Monday 6th January
Piazza Trento e Trieste
3 p.m.’Befana a 4 Zampe’ an event for your dogs
4 p.m. A walk with Befana and your pet dogs (www.feshioncoupon.it) Check in case you need a coupon.
5.30 p.m. Lottery Extraction
Other Ideas for Christmas
The floating Nativity Scene in Cesenatico
There is a really beautiful floating Nativity Scene in Cesenatica, a small fishing village on the Adriatic coast near Cesena (after Forlì). It takes a good 1hr 50 by car from Ferrara but it is well-worth a visit, especially when it is lit up in the evening.
Verona
Verona is so beautiful in winter you really must go! The German Christmas market is excellent and Piazza Bras with its comet is so unique. Eat an authentic Pandoro cake, try polenta, risotto or gnocchi. If all else fails, warm yourselves up with a “Bombardino” – a creamy alcoholic drink typical from the nearby mountains! Verona also celebrates “Santa Lucia” from the 10th -13th December with a traditional market full of sweets.
Consandolo
If you would like to simply have a drive out one evening to see the Christmas lights this village, outside Ferrara, is pretty amazing. It has a beautiful display of lights showing the old trades from the past. Why not stop off at the restaurant “Nonno Socrates” (Via Nazionale Nord 68, 44011 Consandolo) which serves excellent fish dishes, starters, pizza and delicious desserts?
Comacchio
24th December, 4.30 p.m.
Historical city centre, Ponti Trepponti
Celebrate Christmas Eve in Comacchio by watching a historical parade in the city centre, followed by doughnuts, hot chocolate and vin brulè at 5 p.m. offered by the charity association AVIS. At the famous bridge of Comacchio ‘Trepponti’, enjoy a performance of the Nativity on water at 6 p.m. with music and a firework display.
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