Frida nel Parco
The free admission cultural season at Parco della Montagnola, in the heart of Bologna
About Frida nel Parco
A place of culture and sociality in Bologna's greenery
In the heart of the Parco della Montagnola, Bologna's oldest historic park just a stone's throw from the station and the city center, the blue kiosk of Frida nel Parco has become one of the most beloved landmarks of the city's cultural life. Open all year round, from April to November it hosts a very dense season — about two hundred events — entirely with free admission. It is a project that intertwines music, words, and sociality in an open-air space accessible to all, in the Municipality of Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna.
A program that spans all genres
Frida nel Parco's musical offering is deliberately eclectic and spans without boundaries: from classical music brought to a city park for the first time to world music, from electronic to rock, from jazz to blues to black music and auteur songwriting. Alongside concerts and DJ sets, there are book presentations, documentaries, meetings with authors, family shows, workshops for children, theater, and stand-up comedy. The programming only slows down in the central weeks of August and then resumes until autumn.
Frida and Bologna UNESCO City of Music
Part of the Bologna Estate program and supported by Bologna UNESCO City of Music, Frida nel Parco is much more than a venue: it is a cultural outpost that enhances Parco della Montagnola as a community space. Here, young musicians from the Martini Conservatory, local artists, and international names share the same stage, in an informal setting where culture is truly for everyone.
How to experience the season
You can find the updated program, day by day, on the official website and social media channels of Frida. Events are almost daily during the warm season: it's worth stopping by even at the last minute, because between an aperitif and a sunset concert, the Montagnola is one of the most pleasant places in Bologna.
Frida nel Parco — edition 2026
The 2026 season of Frida nel Parco kicks off on April 23 and accompanies Bologna throughout the warm season, until September 27, with dozens of free events at Parco della Montagnola. It starts with a weekend dedicated to border music — post-punk, dark-folk, and resistance songs around April 25 — then dives into the heart of summer with tributes, showcases, DJ sets, and concerts by the Conservatory. A multidisciplinary program alternating music, words, and sociality, always with free admission, in the green lung of the Emilia-Romagna capital.
Programme Frida nel Parco 2026
Thursday, April 23
- 6:30 PM — The Vogue Electric. Pop songs for dark stars: post-punk, electronic, shoegaze, and indie selection by Maxine (Club Anvil, Helsinki).
Friday, April 24
- 9:00 PM — Conny Ochs solo (dark-folk, Germany), in concert with the album Troubadour: sparse instrumentation and singer-songwriter intensity.
Saturday, April 25 — Liberation Day
- 6:30 PM — Resistance songs with Mirco Menna.
Sunday, April 26
- 7:00 PM — Gran concerto modernissimo: 1930s swing night at Filla Auditorium.
June 2026
- June 10 — book presentation and documentary screening.
- June 11, 9:00 PM — Tribute to Mirco Menna with the MM No Cover Official Band.
- June 12 — Messatterra Showcase, live set.
- June 13, 9:00 PM — DJ set by AliceMalice for Rivolta Pride.
- June 14, 12:00 PM — concert by young musicians from the Conservatorio Martini; 3:00 PM — family show Sbadabam nel Frida.
The program continues throughout the summer with new events announced week by week on the official Frida nel Parco website and social media channels.
Highlights Frida nel Parco 2026
Prices Frida nel Parco 2026
Practical information — Frida nel Parco
Where
Frida nel Parco is located within Parco della Montagnola, with entrance from Via Irnerio 2/3, 40126 Bologna (BO). The park is a few minutes' walk from the central station and the historic center.
How to get there
On foot from Bologna Centrale station in about 10 minutes. By bus, numerous city lines stop near Porta Galliera and the avenues. It is advisable to avoid cars and use public transport or bicycles.
Admission and hours
Admission to all events is free. Events are concentrated in the late afternoon and evening; some workshops and family concerts are scheduled at midday or early afternoon. For the updated calendar and to join the broadcast list, consult the official website and social media.
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Where does it take place — Frida nel Parco
Parco della Montagnola
Via Irnerio 2/3, 40126 Bologna