Schedule

21 to 25 august

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Reinventiamo la natura insieme

Artistic workshop of leaves and colours.

Organised by: Linea.Retta
Age: 4 - 10 years
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: 12

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

La pittura per riciclare bene

Creative workshop on learning how to recycle plastic through one's own creativity and painting.

Organised by: MovimentArt
Age: +3 years
Where: Nuova TerraViva
Max. no. of participants: 15

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Poesis: far dal nulla

How to create poems by fishing for words.

Organised by: Nicola Grazian
Age: +10 years
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: 4 every 10 minutes

18:00 – 20:00

WORKSHOPS

Cassonetto Trasparente

Learn proper waste management and waste separation with the help of a large bin with transparent walls.

Organised by: Gruppo HERA
Age: everyone
Where: Parco Massari – near Sorgente Urbana
Max. no. of participants: unlimited

18:00 – 20:00

WORKSHOPS

Ring della raccolta differenziata

Recycling has never been so much fun! In a challenge to the last waste, the young participants will have to sort the waste into the correct container.

Organised by: Gruppo HERA
Age: 3 - 12 years
Where: Parco Massari – near Sorgente Urbana
Max. no. of participants: unlimited

18:00 – 20:00

WORKSHOPS

RIFIUTI ROBOTICI

Discover how to transform old devices, with creativity and innovation, and recycled materials into fantastic little robots. A mix of creativity, technology and fun to give new life to WEEE!

Organised by: Gruppo HERA
Age: 3 - 12 years
Where: Parco Massari - near Sorgente Urbana
Max. no. of participants: unlimited

18:00 – 23:45

EXHIBITIONS

Mostra sui tombini del Manhole Museum

One road, many directions

Along the way, looking for buskers, one can also discover pieces of industrial archaeology: manhole covers, for example. This is how Stefano Bottoni's International Manhole Museum project was born, which over the years has collected more than 150 specimens. Of these, seven are on display, some from the countries of origin of invited buskers.

Organised by: Manhole Museum
Where: Palazzo dei Diamanti

18:00 – 23:45

EXHIBITIONS

37 anni di storia del Festival

From 1988 to the present day

A dream born in the button workshop and become reality. Objects, documents, symbols that characterised the Festival and the various editions that followed. Each piece, a story. Yes, because everyone was in some way an accomplice and protagonist of what was experienced on the streets of Ferrara.

Where: Palazzo Turchi di Bagno

18:00 – 23:45

EXHIBITION

Dalla pellicola al digitale, come noi

Festival photo exhibition

An exhibition featuring some of the most famous and unpublished shots taken by professional and amateur photographers from 1988 to the present day. Polaroid and digital, coexisting in a single space dedicated to images that encapsulate faces and emotions from the history of the Festival. A collaborative exhibition where anyone who keeps a shot can bring it in and thus contribute to creating our history in images.

Organised by: Foto Club Ferrara and Instagramers Ferrara 
Where: Limonaia della Prefettura

18:00 – 23:45

EXHIBITIONS

Artisti Inside

Come l'arte può rendere liberi 

Buskers always travel new roads and offer different perspectives. So did Luca Masi who, on behalf of the Ferrara Buskers Festival, brought art into the Ferrara Prison, setting up painting workshops for inmates. Their works are on show.

Organised by: Luca Masi
Where: Parco Massari

20:00 – 24:00

SHOWS

Busker shows

Open-air performances by street artists from all corners of the world.

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24:00 – 04:00

SHOWS

Afterparty

From busking to unplug, the music goes on all night long.

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Wednesday 21 August

6:20 - 7:20

WORKSHOPS

Busk 'n' move – Yoga

Connecting breath, heart and mind in a shared experience exploring movement and balance, in a unique sunrise and sunset setting.

Organised by: Giulia Sgarbi for Yoga in movimento
Age: +16 years
Where: Certosa Monumentale
Max. no. of participants: 30

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Clown alla frutta

Original and entertaining performances with games and clowning accompanied by music and songs played live on the guitar.

Organised by: Circi Association
Age: everybody
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: unlimited

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Safari Urbano

Artistic and psychogeographical excursion to capture the beauty and remain curious about the world.

Organised by: Kimberly McKean
Age: +16 years
Where: Meeting point in Piazza Ariostea, excursion to Quadrivio degli Angeli
Max. no. of participants: 30

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Gioco Danza

Motor and musical games combined with rhythm.

Organised by: Claudia Sailor Checchi
Age: 3 - 6 years
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: 20

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Una musica può fare

When music can give a new perspective, making everything accessible and inclusive.

Organised by: Musicanti in collaboration with Associazione Lo Specchio
Age: everybody

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Grisù 451 Buskers Reading

When a book opens the way.
"Dylan, Giuda e la svolta elettrica." reading by Gianluca Morozzi

Organised by: Consorzio Grisù
Age: everybody

19:00 - 20:00

TALK

Come è nato il Festival

Speakers:

  • Stefano Bottoni - creator of the festival
  • Claudio Gualandi - graphic designer from 1991 to 2006
  • Monica Forti - first press office of the festival
  • Francesco Lavezzi - among the founders of the festival committee

Moderator: Paolo Martorana

FOLLOWING:

  • Presentation of the book "Un accordo di massima" by Paolo Cellamare and Stefano Bottoni 
  • Lifetime Achievement Award to the Hodmadoddery

Where: Limonaia della Prefettura 

20:00 – 24:00

SHOWS

Busker shows

Open-air performances by street artists from all corners of the world.

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21:15 - 22:30

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Gola e altri pezzi brevi

"Gola e altri pezzi brevi" is a play by Mattia Torre that criticizes Italian society with irony. The Ferrara Buskers Festival pays tribute to Torre with Valerio Aprea, known for "Boris," who interprets his texts among the festival streets.

24:00 – 04:00

SHOWS

Afterparty

From busking to unplug, the music goes on all night long.

The Vanilla Boat Crew will take the stage!

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Thursday 22 August

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Clown alla frutta

Original and entertaining performances with games and clowning accompanied by music and songs played live on the guitar.

Organised by: Circi Association
Age: everybody
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: unlimited
 

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Live Looping

Music workshop and creation of the first live loops.

Organised by: Tribalneed
Age: +16 years
Where: Palazzo dei Diamanti
Max. no. of participants: 25

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Dal Tombino al mare: il viaggio del mozzicone

Ecological workshop to raise awareness of sea protection.

Organised by: Plastic Free
Age: everybody
Where: Manhole Museum
Max. no. of participants: unlimited

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Danza Urbana

Street dance workshop, the roots of American hip hop.

Organised by: Claudia Sailor Checchi
Age: 7 - 13 years
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: 20

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Busk your Mind: a Music Quiz!

While waiting for the shows to start, let's warm up together with a fun music-themed quiz: from the history of the Festival to musical trivia...
Join our challenge and try to win a surprise prize from My English School.

Organised by: My English School
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: 30

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Una musica può fare

When music can give a new perspective, making everything accessible and inclusive.

Organised by: Perez Choir in collaboration with Fondazione Don Calabria
Age: everybody

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Grisù 451 Buskers Reading

When a book opens the way.
"La democrazia digitale: oltre l'ossimoro." reading by Francesca Capossele

Organised by: Consorzio Grisù
Age: everybody

18:00 – 20:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Protomorfosi - L’Origine del cambiamento

Presentation of Ligurian singer Garibaldi's first interactive despotic novel "Protomorfosi - L'Origine del cambiamento" with musical accompaniment.

Organised by: Garibaldi
Age: everybody

19:00 - 20:00

TALK

Disagi da C e come riderCi su

 

 

How to react to adversity in a new way. Do scars remain?

Speakers:

Moderator: Rebecca Bottoni

FOLLOWING:
Presentation of the book "Di Dame, di Sogni, di Cavalieri, di altro" by Stefania Passanese, of the group T.P.R. Doppio Gioco, which recounts years of "read" eyes.

Where: Limonaia della Prefettura 

20:00 – 21:30

WORKSHOPS

Disagi da C e come riderCi su

Professional tattoo artist Nadia Nostrali, who has long since made her studio available to tattoo women who have undergone breast cancer surgery free of charge, is available to perform small tattoos.

Organised by: Nadia Nostrali
Age: +18
Where: Courtyard Bar Diamanti
Max. no. of participants: 5

20:00 – 24:00

SHOWS

Busker shows

Open-air performances by street artists from all corners of the world.

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24:00 – 04:00

SHOWS

Afterparty

From busking to unplug, the music goes on all night long.

TribalNeed will take the stage!

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Friday 23 August

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Carte in gioco

Construction workshop with paper and recycled materials.

Organised by: Circi Association
Age: everybody
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: unlimited

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Safari Urbano

Artistic and psychogeographical excursion to capture the beauty and remain curious about the world.

Organised by: Kimberly McKean
Age: +16 years
Where: Meeting point in Piazza Ariostea, excursion to Quadrivio degli Angeli
Max. no. of participants: 30

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

A lezione di Beatbox

How to learn to make sounds only through your mouth.

Organised by:  Italian Beat Box Family - Longobuddies
Age: +12 years
Where: Palazzo dei Diamanti
Max. no. of participants:  25

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Una musica può fare

When music can give a new perspective, making everything accessible and inclusive.

Organised by: Rulli Frulli e Fondazione di partecipazione di Imoletta ETS
Ages: everybody

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Grisù 451 Buskers Reading

When a book opens the way. 
Giulio Mozzi presents the new “Fremen” series.

Organised by: Consorzio Grisù
Age: everybody

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Buskers Deaf

From the legend of the Flying People comes Bacrama, the non-violent duelling discipline, with demonstrations, duels and performances! Performance by the group 'Gli Erranti' to raise awareness for the mutual inclusion of the normally gifted and deaf-mute.

Organised by: AIDUS
Age: everybody

19:00 - 20:00

TALK

"Non ci dormo" - la vita di chi organizza eventi

Speakers:

Moderator: Sara Conforti
Where: Limonaia della Prefettura 

17:30 – 19:00

EXPERIENCE

Guided Tour of Certosa Monumentale

Guided tour of the Certosa Monumentale with final concert by a surprise busker. Reserved for Festival ticket holders

Organised by: Ferrara Tua
Age: everybody
Where: Certosa Monumentale
Max. no. of participants: 30

20:00 – 24:00

SHOWS

Busker shows

Open-air performances by street artists from all corners of the world.

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24:00 – 04:00

SHOWS

Afterparty

From busking to unplug, the music goes on all night long.

Cosmonautix will take the stage!

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Saturday 24 August

18:00 - 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Busk 'n' move – Yoga

Connecting breath, heart and mind in a shared experience exploring movement and balance, in a unique sunrise and sunset setting.

Organised by: Giulia Sgarbi for Yoga in movimento
Age: +16 years
Where: Certosa Monumentale
Max. no. of participants: 30

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

Lettori in carretto

It is children, today, who tell stories to those who want to listen to them.

Organised by: 3 A - Scuola Primaria Marchesi di Copparo
Age: everybody
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: unlimited

18:00 – 19:00

WORKSHOPS

La Fabbrica dei Suoni

Concert workshop from listening to the creation of sounds and new use of recycled objects with audience interaction.

Organised by: “Hack” Percussion Ensemble of IC Cittadella Margherita Hack
Age: +7 anni
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: 30

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

In Viaggio

A workshop led by the students of the OperaPrima music school who, with passion and dedication, return to the streets of the festival to bring children closer to their notes and carry out some educational activities with them to the rhythm of music.

Organised by: OperaPrima
Age: everybody

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Valorizzazione e tutela dell’Ocarina

A workshop to preserve and promote local culture and tradition by playing the Ocarina. An instrument made of terracotta, born of a tradition dating back to 1853. The public will be introduced to this music, conveying emotions and stories of a territory.

Organised by: Ensemble Ocarina Budrio
Age: everybody

18:00 – 19:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Grisù 451 Buskers Reading

When a book opens the way. 
"Ladies first. Femminismi e musica rap." reading by Vittoria Gualandi.

Organised by: Consorzio Grisù
Age: everybody

19:00 - 20:00

TALK

Storie di Buskers

Some artists talk about their choices and training.

FOLLOWING:
Presentation of the book "Dalla Strada" by Argentinian saxophonist Flor Goldstein.

Moderator: Enrica Ticchiati
Where: Limonaia della Prefettura 

17:30 – 19:00

EXPERIENCE

Guided tour of Certosa Monumentale

Guided tour of the Certosa Monumentale with final concert by a surprise busker. Reserved for Festival ticket holders

Organised by: Ferrara Tua
Age: everybody
Where: Certosa Monumentale
Max. no. of participants: 30

20:00 – 24:00

SHOWS

Busker shows

Open-air performances by street artists from all corners of the world.

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24:00 – 04:00

SHOWS

Afterparty

From busking to unplug, the music goes on all night long.

Ataya will take the stage!

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Sunday 25 August

16:00 - 17:00

TALK

Sono innamorata di Pippa Bacca, chiedimi perché!

Collaborations born to broaden horizons.

FOLLOWING:

Moderator: Chiara Andretta
Organised by: Dire Fare Cambiare

17:00 - 18:00

WORKSHOPS

La Fabbrica dei Suoni

Concert workshop from listening to the creation of sounds and new use of recycled objects with audience interaction.

Organised by: “Hack” Percussion Ensemble of IC Cittadella Margherita Hack
Age: +7 anni
Where: Parco Massari
Max. no. of participants: 30

17:00 - 18:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

In Viaggio

A workshop led by the students of the OperaPrima music school who, with passion and dedication, return to the streets of the festival to bring children closer to their notes and carry out some educational activities with them to the rhythm of music.

Organised by: OperaPrima
Age: everybody

17:00 - 18:00

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Grisù 451 Buskers Reading

When a book opens the way. 
"Canta vento gelido, l'arte e la Resistenza di Rom e Sinti." reading by Morena Pedriali Errani.

Organised by: Consorzio Grisù
Age: everybody

9:30 – 11:00

EXPERIENCE

Guided tour of Certosa Monumentale

Guided tour of the Monumental Charterhouse.
Reserved for Festival ticket holders.

Organised by: Ferrara Tua
Age: everybody
Where: Certosa Monumentale
Max. no. of participants: 30

17:00 - 21:00

SHOWS

Busker shows

Open-air performances by street artists from all corners of the world.

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21:00 – 00:00

SHOWS

Final party

The music continues with many surprises!

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