Ferragosto Around Faenza

Everything's ready to celebrate Ferragosto in Faenza and the surrounding area, with unmissable events spanning music, culture, and nature waiting to be discovered.

Find all the details at www.aroundfaenza.it

In Faenza

Ferragosto Under the Stars

Date: August 14th

Time: from 8:30 PM
Location: Piazza Nenni
The Ferragosto Under the Stars - the summer New Year's Eve of the city of Faenza returns, now in its 32nd edition. This iconic music event will bring both longtime musicians and up-and-coming local artists to the stage.

A night dedicated to quality Italian music with Gaetano, Raffaele & Gli Amici, featuring guest Lucia di Camillo and others. In case of bad weather, the evening will be moved to Saturday, August 15, at the same time.

Ferragosto at Palazzo Milzetti

Date: August 15th

Time: 4:30 PM guided tour, museum open 9:00 AM–6:30 PM
Location: Palazzo Milzetti – National Museum of the Neoclassical Age in Romagna
The neoclassical palace opens its doors for a Ferragosto centered on culture.

A fascinating journey into the historical origins of Ferragosto, with references to pagan traditions and comparisons with contemporary customs.
Special attention will be given to the extraordinary decorations by Felice Giani, one of the leading figures of neoclassical art, who made the Palazzo a great example of the refined civilization of the early 19th century.

Event included in the museum ticket price; free entry for Carta Milzetti holders

In Riolo Terme

Guided Tour of the Grotta del Re Tiberio

Date: August 15th

Time: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM (approx. 90 minutes)
Location: Grotta del Re Tiberio

This Ferragosto, experience something unique at the Grotta del Re Tiberio in Riolo Terme, one of the main caves of the Vena del Gesso Romagnola Regional Park, a site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The underground path stretches about 60 meters to the striking Gothic Hall, uncovering the ancient civilizations that once inhabited these lands. Clothing: sportswear, shoes with grooved soles, light jacket.

Info: La Nottola