Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we suspended our festivals and gatherings with our family and friends all around the world. After 2 long years, we can celebrate the coming of spring. Therefore, for those who want to celebrate this Easter break with family and friends, the Emilia-Romagna region’s beautiful locations offer many opportunities. 

Bologna

As a center city of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna offers many different kinds of events. There are plenty of event options you can choose from!

Music festivals are the sign of springtime. So, on Easter Sunday and Monday you can join some of them. İn Arena Parco Nord in Bologna, on Easter Monday, there will be 10 hours of non-stop music. Also, clubs and concert halls offer different types of music experiences. One of them is The Jackson Pollock concert in Covo on Easter Sunday.

For those who want to have a more cultural Easter, there are some exhibitions to visit as the one about one of the most-known Bolognese singer and songwriter Lucio Dalla’s exhibition calls Lucio Dalla. Even if time passes. Also, there are other activities for those who prefer outdoor activities. Appennino4trek association organizes trekking lasting about 6 hours to discover the Via dei Mulini on Easter Sunday. Also, there is a guided tour to Santo Stefano square & churches for those who would like to discover one of the oldest church in Bologna. 

For more information about the Easter calendar of Bologna check this link.

Ravenna

Ravenna is known for its beautiful Byzantine mosaics. Due to the historical and religious fabric of Ravenna, mass rites are organized by the church at Easter to cover the whole week. For those who want to participate in the Easter holiday with religious rites, Ravenna provides this opportunity, because of the historical and religious texture of the city. To find more information check this link about Ravenna.

Piacenza

This authentic medieval city offers different kinds of events during the Easter break, especially for families. There is a historical guided tour of the castle of Piacenza and on Easter Sunday and Monday you can put an Easter egg in Rivalta castle. Another event that kids may like is treasure hunting. Children will walk inside the castle by following the traces that lead to secrets. For the treasure hunt, reservation is required. To find more detailed information about events in Piacenza click on this link.

Besides those cities, in one of the most beautiful small town in the Emila-Romagna region, Vignola hosts a cherry blossom festival. Also, you can find food and wine stands while you are visiting the old town of Vignola. Vignola cherry blossom festival would be a good choice both for those who want to celebrate the coming spring and to try new experiences during their Easter break in the Emilia-Romagna region.

For further information about events in the Emila-Romagna region, you can check the Easter event calendar of the Emilia-Romagna region. 

Buon Pasqua a tutti!