The Festival opens at 6pm (4pm on Sunday) and to enter the real world of buskers we have organised exhibitions, talks, workshops for adults and children (all included in the ticket) and many special projects.
The FULL PROGRAM is online
Buy tickets here.
OASI BUSKERS
The Oasis of the Festival is in Piazza Trento Trieste
A unique place where you can find aperitivi and cocktails in the center of the city.
DOPOFESTIVAL
Don't miss the afterparty
After the main event, there will be more fun. Unplugged concerts will be held starting at midnight in piazza Trento e Trieste; admission is free.
BUSKERS MARKET
The Festival's Market
From 6:30 PM to midnight and on Sunday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, you'll find the Festival Market in Corso Porta Reno.
Discover the most original and creative items.
FREE WATER REFILL
Stay hydrated in a sustainable way
Thanks to our partnership with the Hera Group, you can access the festival area with your own empty water bottle (max 0.5 cl) and take advantage of the free water refill service. This initiative aims to make the festival more sustainable.
OFFICIAL STREET FOOD AREA
Selected food trucks for the true taste of the street.
From 7pm to 1am (on Sunday 4pm-11pm) there will be the official street food area.
Gnocco Fritto, Focaccia Romana, Arrosticini, Hamburger, Tigelle, Burritors, First courses and vegan and vegetarian options, all worth trying
WORKSHOPS, TALKS AND READINGS
Spaces for sharing and creativity
WORKSHOPS for all ages from 6:00 PM.
A different TALK every evening from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
READINGS in collaboration with "Grisù 451 - Festival delle parole" from 7:00 PM.
EXHIBITIONS
Art and photography exhibitions
- THE POSTERS OF HISTORY by Claudio and Linda Gualandi (Sala Espositiva Dosso Dossi, everyday from 6:30 pm to 10 pm).
- JUMPING BUSKERS Photographic exhibition by Joe Oppedisano (Sala Espositiva Dosso Dossi, everyday from 6:30 pm to 10 pm).
- I AM A MASTERPIECE When art takes shape by Silvia Zannini & Friends "Federico Bellini - Francesca Dimarco &C" (in Piazza Trento e Trieste during festival time.
- PHOTOCLUB EXHIBITION Dedicated to Bruno Droghetti (Chiostro di San Paolo from 6.30 pm to 10 pm).
- COLLECTIVE WORK OF ART A work of art created by everyone under the Cathedral.
- ARTISTIC INSTALLATION "to each his own path" by Luca Masi, in Piazza Trento e Trieste during festival time.
BUSKERS MUSIC SCHOOL
The school that teaches you to be a busker
Free lessons designed to teach you how to improvise and turn unexpected events into opportunities. The first two sessions, scheduled for August 4th and 11th, will be held at the "Il Parco" Social and Cultural Recreation Center, Via Canapa 4, Ferrara. The lesson on August 18th will be on the street, in true Buskers style. The teachers will be Sergio Rossoni, a professional musician, composer, and modern and jazz guitar instructor, and Rebecca Bottoni, president and artistic director of the Ferrara Buskers Festival Association.