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

Bologna

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.

A unique and immersive magic show titled "7 Eventi impossibili" scheduled for May 16, 2026, at TexTu - Teatro per Tutti in Bologna. The event promises an engaging experience that challenges perceptions of reality, featuring a limited audience of 26 tickets per show. Attendees are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes early, and the show is recommended for audiences over 10 years old. The performance is organized by Galahad Hicks Magician.

TexTu - Teatro per tutti APS

7 Eventi impossibili - Magic Show

SWEAT.THEPARTY returns to RED for the last night of the winter season! DJ set by dee_sign. There will also be a POP room in DepenDANCE with music by matteogiorgiinred.

Red Bologna

SWEAT.THEPARTY - Closing Party

A party celebrating the end of the winter season with DJ music and a pop room at RED Bologna.

A vibrant closing party event featuring performances by Francesco Giuseppe, Lino Santo, Tommy Tony, and music by Dee. S-Pop Room with Matty P, Giovanni, Charlotte Les Bombes. From 23:00 till late.

Red Bologna 11th Season Closing Party

The 3rd National Gathering of Pyrography will be held in Bologna on May 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00. This event brings together pyrography enthusiasts to showcase their work, share techniques, and celebrate the art of pyrography.

Casa di Quartiere Scipione dal Ferro

Ritrovo Nazionale di Pirografia

An event showcasing the best of Italian wines at Rocca Rangoni in Spilamberto.

Rocca Rangoni

Vignaioli Contrari - 10a Edizione

Vignaioli Contrari

The 18th National Congress of ICAR will be held in Catania from May 20 to May 22, 2026. The event focuses on key themes such as HIV infection, hepatitis and liver diseases, sexually transmitted infections, emerging and re-emerging viruses, vaccines, infections in immunocompromised individuals, and the relationship between infections and aging. The congress aims to foster collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and society, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and innovation in infectious diseases. The event features an abstract-driven approach, with a deadline for online abstract submissions on March 3, 2026.

Meet Milano - Piazzale Oberdan, Viale Vittorio Veneto 2, Bologna

ICAR 2026: Embrace Treatment, Empower Prevention, Advance Innovation

Arcigay

An event featuring animated stories and creative workshops for children, scheduled for May 23, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Biblioteca Lame – Cesare Malservisi, Via Marco Polo, 21/13, Bologna. The event is free and aimed at children aged 3 and above, focusing on storytelling and imaginative activities. Organized by Centro di Documentazione Flavia Madaschi Arcigay Il Cassero, in collaboration with local institutions, it promotes cultural engagement and community participation.

Biblioteca Lame - Cesare Malservisi

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

An event featuring animated stories and creative workshops for children, scheduled for June 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Cassero, Via Don Minzoni 18, 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 in collaboration with various local organizations, aimed at promoting children's literature and community engagement.

CBF Populonia

An event featuring Commander format gameplay with a twist: all legal commanders have partners. Participants are encouraged to bring their decks, join others, and enjoy a unique Magic: The Gathering experience. Attendees with a Wizards account receive an exclusive promotional card. The event takes place at Funside in Reggio Emilia, with parking options available nearby.

Funside Reggio Emilia

MAGIC PRESENTA: PRIDE

Annual Pride Parade celebrating diversity and promoting equal rights.

Piazza Maggiore

Pride Parade Bologna 2026

Arcigay Bologna

12 hours of non-stop party with UNITE at RED.

Rivolta Pride Party

Rivolta Pride

A community event called RIVOLTA PRIDE taking place in Bologna.

Elenoire Ferruzzi will be a special guest at the Pride event.

Pride di sabato 13 giugno

A Pride party hosted by Red Bologna featuring special guest Elenoire Ferruzzi.

Annual Pride parade organized by ARCI Gay, celebrating LGBTQ+ rights and diversity.

RED Night Club

LGBT Pride Parade Bologna 2026

ARCI Gay - Associazione LGBT Italiana

A summer school event in Ferrara focusing on science education.

Villa della Mensa

TENDA SUMMER SCHOOL 2026 — XII EDIZIONE

An NFL game scheduled for July 20, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL, with 292 tickets available. The event's date is yet to be confirmed, and tickets can be purchased through the provided link.

Unipol Arena

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions

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.

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