Events in Bologna for the 1 May long weekend

Fancy spending 1 May in Bologna? The Labour Day weekend is your chance to visit the city in its springtime splendour with a packed programme of concerts, exhibitions, tours and nature itineraries.

Concert in Piazza Maggiore

Once again this year Bologna's most celebrated square will be hosting the eagerly awaited 1 May Concert from 4.30 p.m. to midnight with an outstanding line-up:

Rancore, Claver Gold, Extraliscio, Alberto Bertoli, Davide Shorty, BigMama, Marta Tenaglia, Kolosso, Andrea Abbadia Quartet, I Musicanti di S. Crispino, Roberta Giallo, Buster and Camelot Band.

On the evenings preceding the concert, 26-30 April, the Arena del Sole will be presenting Lazarus by DAVID BOWIE and ENDA WALSH inspired by the film The man who fell to earth in the Italian version by Valter malosti and Manuel Agnelli. The show will feature original arrangements of David Bowie's greatest hits!

Must-see exhibitions!

Make sure to attend by 30 April INHABIT THE EMERGENCY in the unique Esprit Nouveau building designed by le Corbusier!

On 1 May, don't miss The Painters of Pompeii and Fattori. Humanity translated into painting as well as the beautiful collections of the Pinacoteca on the guided tour "Il mestiere dell'artista" (The Artist's Trade).

Discover all spring exhibitions->

Unusual perspectives 

We also recommend more original itineraries for your weekend, such as Scaloni e scale delle meraviglie that will guide you inside Bologna's most important aristocratic palaces or Palazzo del Buon Governo, one of the most fascinating buildings in the city centre.

Also make sure to take a guided minibus tour of the UNESCO porticoes, all the way to the splendid Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca!

Savouring the city 

Explore the Quadrilatero and Erbe markets in the city centre to experience the atmosphere of the typical, bustling osterie. 

Or why not enjoy the authentic flavour of Bologna with the food and wine tours organised by extraBo that will take you to local producers to learn about the processing of local culinary treasures, such as mortadella and parmesan cheese. 

Enjoy the city's green side 

Finally, the good season has begun! Expand your horizons beyond the city and check out the following opportunities:

• Backpack on your shoulders: we're off!  King Tiberius' Caves, Riolo Terme - 29 April -> HERE
• Trekking by Train:
  Via Francesca della Sambuca: Vergato, Montovolo, Riola - 29 April -> HERE 
  The Vena del Gesso Romagnola - 30 April ->HERE 
• Out-of-town hills  - 30 April ->HERE
• MagnaLonga Mordano - 30 April
  A route through the peculiarities of our land, where we will enjoy local food and wine from the vineyards of Romagna with live music. More info -> HERE
• Sasso Marconi: Set off with us. Via degli Dei - 1 May
  A trail in stages along the Via degli Dei from Bologna to Piazza della Signoria in Florence through the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. More info ->HERE
• Primaveranda - 20 April to 1 May
  Budrio's great spring festival, full of sporting events, music, culture and shows that will ignite the desire for spring. More info ->HERE 

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