Carneval
February-March
A celebration of excess before the fasting of Lent, with parades, balls and costumes and huge feasts.
Throughout the city

Bologna Festival
March-June
Classical music festival.
Various venues
Website: www.bolognafestival.it

Cinema Ritrovato
June-July
Retrospective film festival.
Cineteca Comunale
Website: www.cinetecadibologna.it

Bè Bolognaestate
June-September
Umbrella festival encompassing music, theatre and film.
Throughout the city
Website: www.comune.bologna.it/cultura

Suoni dal Mondo
October-December
Ethnic music festival.
Arena del Sole