5 things to do in Bologna in September

September is packed with events in the city and its surroundings, making it almost difficult to decide what to attend. Among the many initiatives - discover them all in this article September activities in Bologna and surroundings - here are 5 highly recommended!

1- Discover the genius of Antonio Ligabue

Visiting the exhibition at Palazzo Albergati from September 21, you will delve into the life and style of a man with a tormented past, artistically unique and extraordinary. His works include landscapes, wild animals, scenes of daily life, and numerous intense self-portraits. Visionary and unfortunate, Ligabue was a self-taught artist who managed to imprint his creative genius on canvas, and his expressionist intensity continues to touch the soul of those who admire his works.

2- Savor the taste of tradition at a country festival

The festival season is about to kick off, offering traditional first courses and local products throughout the Bologna area.

The Farneto Festival awaits you in its namesake village, just a few kilometers from San Lazzaro. In the Imola area you can taste garganello in Codrignano, truffles in Castel del Rio and tagliatella in Imola. Don't miss the Grape Festival in Castenaso and the Nettle Festival in Malalbergo in the Plains. We've only just begun this autumnal gastronomic journey, but it's off to a delicious start!

3- The excitement of great Davis Cup tennis

The time has come: from September 10, the Davis Cup is ready to set tennis players' and sportsmen's hearts ticking. Defending champion Italy fields a strong team and will aim to qualify for a chance to advance to the Finals in Malaga. Come and cheer them on!

4- Unleash your inner dragon in Fantastika

Every two years, the dragon Fyrstan that sleeps in the tower of Rocca di Dozza awakens, and this September it will wake again! It is Fantastika, the fantasy festival that sees artists and illustrators bring magical worlds and mythological creatures to life.

5- Get excited about PhMuseum Days photography

The international photography festival, which explores themes of reality and objective detachment, is returning to Dumbo. This year’s event features 14 individual exhibitions and 2 group exhibitions, each examining interpersonal relationships in relation to land, history, and living beings.