How to spend your 1st November holiday in Bologna

This year, the All Saints’ Day holiday falls on the weekend from October 31 to November 2, 2025. It may not be a traditional long weekend, but it’s still the perfect occasion to visit—or come back to—Bologna and its surroundings.

Between events in the city and out-of-town trips, exhibitions, food festivals, celebrations, places to explore and guided tours you won’t want to miss.

• HALLOWEEN: the scariest holiday weekend

As often happens, the All Saints' Day long weekend overlaps with the most spine-chilling celebration of all-Halloween! In Bologna, the calendar is packed with themed events and activities: costumes, live music, monsters, trick-or-treating, shows, zombie walks and much more.

➝Find out more about Halloween events and activities in Bologna

• Tartufesta

For those who love sitting around the table, who go crazy for autumn flavors, and who adore nature’s colors—Tartufesta is for everyone! This long weekend, you’ll find it in Sasso Marconi, Savigno with the famous Tartoflà, Monghidoro and Grizzana Morandi.

• Clock Tower and Municipal Art Collections

What’s the best view in Bologna? Could it be from the terrace of the Clock Tower? And what if there were an audio guide explaining the history and the mechanism that moves the hands? And what if the ticket also included access to the Municipal Art Collections inside Palazzo d’Accursio?

When in doubt, better go see it for yourself…

➝ Get your ticket

• Gender Bender Festival

From October 25 to November 8 the 23rd edition of Gender Bender returns in full swing: the festival dedicated to reshaping the common imagination around gender and sexuality in contemporary arts. On October 30 from 6:30 p.m. at the Cassero LGBTI+ Center don’t miss the opening party of an unforgettable night.

➝ Check out the full event program

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• Lucio Dalla’s House

On Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 step into the heart of Bologna’s musical soul: join the guided tour of Casa of Lucio Dalla and discover the private home where legendary Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla lived and created. Through evocative anecdotes, unseen memorabilia, and multimedia installations, you’ll explore Dalla’s life, his creative process, his passions for art and poetry—and his profound bond with the city.

Whether you love Italian music, culture, or immersive experiences, this Lucio Dalla house tour is a must for any visitor to Bologna looking for an authentic and emotional journey.

➝ Book now and walk in the footsteps of a true icon

• Baccanale Imola

For a day trip, nearby Imola is the perfect destination to visit during Baccanale, a festival celebrating food, wine, and much more—with plenty of stands and events waiting for you.

This year’s theme is “A World of Spices”, and the festival will take place from October 25 to November 16, 2025.

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