The Carnival of Wonders (Carnevale delle Meraviglie) is a historical re-enactment of the carnival celebrations of 19th-century Bologna. Alongside entertainment, games and dances, with 80 dancers from 8cento APS dressed in historical costumes, the programme at Palazzo Pepoli will be joined by workshops, shows and theatrical visits on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 March 2025 alongside the grand ball in Piazza Minghetti.
Balanzone and the other masks, Fagiolino and the puppets will be the protagonists of the carnival celebrations in Bologna.
Discover the complete programme (in Italian) on the Palazzo Pepoli website.
Map
Carnevale delle Meraviglie
Piazza Minghetti e Palazzo Pepoli, via castiglione 10
40124 Bologna
Site/minisite/other: https://palazzopepoli.it/evento/carnevale-delle-meraviglie/
Entrance
Grand ball in Piazza Minghetti: free admission
Events at Palazzo Pepoli: with fee
Interests
- Music & Exhibition
- Lifestyle
Timetables
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 March from 10:30am
Full programme (in Italian) on Palazzo Pepoli website