Your July 2026 LGBTQ+ guide to Bologna: Cassero’s summer nights, queer-friendly bars and clubs, courtyard concerts, saunas, and inclusive sports.

July 2026 Queer Guide to Bologna

Queer Things To Do in Bologna This July 2026: Cassero Nights, Courtyard Vibes, and Community Picks

Your April 2026 guide to LGBTQ+ Bologna: History Month launch, Drag & Friends Festival, nightlife picks, saunas, and inclusive sports to join.

April 2026 LGBTQ+ Events in Bologna

April 2026 LGBTQ+ Events in Bologna: Drag, Culture, and Nights Out

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Gay & lesbian center with a program of events from theater to dance, drag artists & disco nights.

Cassero LGBTI Center

Bart Club is a nightclub in Bologna. Located at Via Polese, 47a, 40122 Bologna BO, Italy.

Bart Club

RED is a nightclub in Bologna. Located at Via del Tipografo, 2, 40138 Bologna BO, Italy.

Cocktails & beers round out the menu at this compact, no-frills gay bar with an upbeat atmosphere.

Barattolo Bar

Homestyle plates dished out in a creative outdoor setting under string lights & trees.

Borgo Mameli

Sorelle Ribelli is a restaurant in Bologna. Located at Via Clavature, 12, 40124 Bologna BO, Italy.

Sorelle Ribelli

Barazzo is a bar in Bologna. Located at Via del Pratello, 66/c, 40122 Bologna BO, Italy.

Barazzo

Sotoportego Bacaro Bolognese is a bar in Bologna. Located at Via Riva di Reno, 100c, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy.

Sotoportego Bacaro Bolognese

Igor is a shop in Bologna. Located at Via Santa Croce, 10/ABC, 40122 Bologna BO, Italy.

Igor

Steam Sauna is a sauna and bathhouse in Bologna. Located at Via Ferrarese, 22/I, 40100 Bologna BO, Italy.

Steam Sauna

Sauna Cosmos Club is a bar in Bologna. Located at Via Cesare Boldrini, 16v cortile interno, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy.

Sauna Cosmos Club

Bologna is known as Italy’s most progressive city and a hub for queer activism and culture. Home to Cassero, the country’s first LGBTQ+ center, Bologna’s inclusive atmosphere thrives in its student and creative communities.

The Tenda Summer School 2026 is an international theatre campus held at Villa La Mensa in Sabbioncello San Vittore, Italy, from July 26 to August 2, 2026. It offers young aspiring actors aged 14 to 24 the opportunity to study from Commedia dell'Arte to contemporary comedy through intensive seminars, workshops, and masterclasses led by international and Italian instructors. The program includes evening events, a final open-air performance, and a vibrant community experience with participants from around the world. The event aims to provide professional training, cultural exchange, and a memorable summer experience in a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Estense Castle

Tenda Summer School 2026 — XII Edizione

The Tenda Summer School 2026 is an international theater camp for young aspiring actors aged 14 to 24, taking place from July 27 to August 2 at Villa La Mensa in Sabbioncello San Vittore, Italy. The program offers intensive workshops on Commedia dell’Arte and contemporary comedy, featuring seminars, masterclasses with prominent Italian actors and actresses, and evening social events. Participants will experience a blend of historical and modern theater, with opportunities for cultural exchange and professional growth in a multicultural environment.

Villa della Mensa

Ferrara La Città del Cinema ®

Michele Vignali trio - Sax tenore, Chitarra, Contrabbasso

JAZZ IN BORGO

A jazz concert featuring the Michele Vignali trio playing saxophone, guitar, and double bass at Borgo Mameli.

The 59th Seminar for Arabian Studies will be held at the University of Bologna from July 30 to August 1, 2026. The event runs daily from 9 AM to 6 PM and offers both in-person and online attendance options. Presenters must be members of IASA, and tickets are available for full seminar or individual days. The seminar includes various sessions and activities related to Arabian studies, with location at Université de Bologne, 33 Via Zamboni, Bologna.

Università de Bologna

59th Seminar for Arabian Studies

BANJO MAMELI

A music event featuring face painting, singing, and guitar performances.

A treasure hunt event using an app in Bologna, encouraging community participation and social sharing.

OggiBo

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The tenth edition of the MIC Conference 2026 takes place in Bologna from September 1 to 3, 2026, at the Complesso di Santa Cristina della Fondazza. The event's theme is 'The Towers of Creativity,' celebrating Bologna's medieval skyline and exploring the metaphor of towers as symbols of ambition and innovation across various fields such as science, education, technology, and art. The conference spans three days, running from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, and is held in person. Attendees can learn about building and inhabiting new towers of creativity to face contemporary uncertainties and complexities.

Complesso di Santa Cristina della Fondazza

MIC Conference 2026

A conference focused on manufacturing innovation and industry trends.

DAMA - Tecnopolo Data Manifattura Emilia-Romagna

Manufacturing Renaissance

An event featuring animated stories and creative workshops for children, scheduled for September 26, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Biblioteca Casa di Khaoula, Via di Corticella 104, Bologna. The event is free and organized as part of the 'Tante storie, tutte bellissime' project, cofinanced by the European Union and in collaboration with local cultural and educational institutions. Participants will enjoy storytelling sessions, including 'Un mare d’amore' by Pieter Gaudesaboos, suitable for children aged 6 and above.

Biblioteca Casa di Khaoula

Tante storie, tutte bellissime: letture animate e laboratori creativi 2026

An event featuring animated readings and creative workshops for children, scheduled for October 10, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at CBF Populonia, Via Populonia 2, Bologna. The event is free and organized as part of a project cofinanced by the European Union, aimed at promoting children's rights and community engagement. It includes the reading of 'Accipicchia! di Lluís Farré' suitable for children aged 2 and above. Participants are encouraged to register in advance. For more information, contact laboratoritantestorie@gmail.com or call 051.0957214.

CBF Populonia

An exclusive evening event at Sauna Cosmos Club featuring relaxation, socializing, and special amenities.

Cosmos Club Bologna

Sauna Cosmos Club Special Night

A series of storytelling and creative workshops for children, featuring animated readings and creative activities.

SET La biblioteca dei bambini

International LGBTQ+ arts and culture festival in Bologna. Featuring Elena Antoniou, Sami Lea Samira Bernath, Brutal Casual, Est Roman Coulon, Riccardo De Simone, Silvia Gribaudi, gruppo nanou, Armin Hokmi, Jana Jacuka, Jacopo Jenna, Daniele Ninarello, Solène Weinachter.

Dumbo Bologna

Gender Bender Festival 2026

Gender Bender Festival

An international LGBTQ+ arts and culture festival featuring performances and exhibitions in Bologna.

Italy Day 2026 is an in-person event held at Teatro Auditorium di Bologna on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00. Organized by dōTERRA Europe Ltd., it celebrates personal growth, wellness, and community connection, featuring inspiring speakers, product education, exclusive updates, recognition moments, networking opportunities, and an interactive showcase. The event highlights the significance of Helichrysum essential oil, known as the 'Immortal Flower,' emphasizing resilience and transformation. Tickets cost €59 and include full access and a 5 ml bottle of Helichrysum.

bologna - Teatro EuropAuditorium

Italy Day 2026

An event featuring animated stories and creative workshops for children, scheduled for November 7, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Cassero, Via Ferruccio Benini 1, Bologna. The event is free and includes a reading of 'Franky Frankenstein' by José Carlos Andrés, suitable for children aged 3 and above. Organized by Centro di Documentazione Flavia Madaschi Arcigay Il Cassero, in collaboration with local institutions, as part of the 'Tante storie, tutte bellissime' project cofinanced by the European Union.

CBF Il Focolare

Centro di Documentazione Flavia Madaschi Arcigay Il Cassero

An exclusive evening event at Sauna Cosmos Club featuring relaxation, socializing, and entertainment.

An event titled 'Relax & Unwind Night' scheduled for November 15, 2026, starting at 20:00 and ending at 01:00. The event details are associated with Cosmos Club Sauna in Bologna, Italy, focusing on relaxation activities.

Relax & Unwind Night

An event featuring animated stories and creative workshops for children, scheduled for November 21, 2026, from 10:30 to 12:30 at Biblioteca Corticella – Luigi Fabbri, Via Massimo Gorki, 14, Bologna. The event is free and requires prior reservation. It is part of the 'Tante storie, tutte bellissime' project, cofinanced by the European Union and organized by Centro di Documentazione Flavia Madaschi Arcigay Il Cassero, APS Frame, and Associazione Famiglie Arcobaleno, in collaboration with Bologna Libraries and local authorities.

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