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Despite being a street performer event, the Ferrara Buskers Festival requires a ticket. Find out about standard and open tickets, reduced rates, free entry for children and the after-festival parties, plus what your ticket includes.
Each August, Ferrara's historic center becomes an open-air stage for the world's largest street performers festival. This guide covers its history, the typical program, and how to plan your visit.
Ferrara's festival calendar spans the seasons, from the Renaissance pageantry of the Palio in May to the street music of the Buskers Festival in August, plus the Ferrara Summer Festival in Piazza Ariostea during June and July. Plan your trip with this seasonal guide.
Ferrara Sotto le Stelle is a historic summer music festival set in the cobblestoned Piazza Castello and the moated Castello Estense courtyard, blending international rock and pop headliners with emerging Italian talent. Running since 1996, it attracts music lovers to Ferrara each July for an intimate, evocative concert experience in the heart of the Renaissance city.
Planning to attend Ferrara Sotto le Stelle? Learn where to buy tickets, the festival's home at Piazza Castello, and why you should rely on the official website for current pricing.
The Palio di Ferrara brings together eight historic contrade in a month of parades, flag displays, and races. Learn about their territories, colors, and the landmarks that anchor each rione in the city's Renaissance core.
A first-timer's guide to the Palio di Ferrara, Italy's Renaissance horse race festival. Learn about the historical procession, the eight contrade, the four races, and get practical tips to enjoy Piazza Ariostea.
The Palio di Ferrara is an annual festival with medieval roots, featuring eight Contrade, a month of parades and flag-throwing, and four races on the last Saturday of May. Learn about the 2026 dates, how to watch for free, and more.
The Palio di Ferrara is a free, spectacular historical reenactment held every May in Ferrara, Italy. From the thrilling horse race in Piazza Ariostea to the grand historical procession through the city center, here's everything you need to know about watching the event without spending a cent on tickets.
