Notte Bianca of Zola Predosa
The great festival of commerce and community, from sunset to late night
About White Night Zola
A night of celebration for all of Zola
The Notte Bianca of Zola Predosa is one of the most anticipated events of early summer in the Municipality of Zola Predosa, in the Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna. For one evening, the city center lights up: the main streets are closed to traffic and fill with music, the aromas of street food, stalls, and people strolling until late at night. It is the great festival of local commerce, created to promote the town's shops and community life, and has grown over the years to become a true popular night of celebration.
What to expect
The heart of the event is the coexistence of evening shopping and live entertainment. Shops remain open beyond their usual hours, often with animated window displays and special offers, while along the streets, points of interest multiply:
- Music stages and spots distributed in various corners of the center, with concerts and performances taking place throughout the evening.
- Street food and food stalls, featuring local Emilian specialties and grab-and-go options.
- Dance performances by local schools and entertainment for all ages.
- Markets and outdoor commercial activities, with artisans and exhibitors.
- Areas for children and families, making the White Night an event suitable for all ages.
A festival of the territory
The initiative is promoted by the merchants of Zola Predosa together with Confcommermercio Ascom Bologna and with the patronage of the Municipality, in line with the White Nights and Street Festivals that animate Bologna and its province at the beginning of June. More than just an evening of shopping, it is an opportunity to gather in the square, rediscover the town, and celebrate the bond between local businesses and the people who live there. Admission is free, and the informal atmosphere invites you to wander through the streets at your leisure, from sunset until late at night.
White Night Zola — edition 2026
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Zola Predosa celebrated the 15th edition of its White Night, the event that transforms the center into a large open-air festival every early summer. From 7:00 PM until late at night, the streets and squares closed to traffic hosted open shops, food stalls, street food stands, and live music distributed in various corners of the town.
As tradition dictates, the evening focused on local commerce, with local businesses taking center stage alongside dance performances, children's entertainment, and shows. Promoted by local merchants with Confcommercio Ascom Bologna and under the patronage of the Municipality, the White Night confirmed itself as one of the most attended events of the summer in the Province of Bologna.
Programme White Night Zola 2026
The 15th edition of the Notte Bianca of Zola Predosa was held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 7:00 PM, in the traffic-free city center, with non-stop entertainment until late at night.
The program, as is traditional for the event, structured the evening across multiple areas of the center:
- Shops open beyond their usual hours, with animated window displays and offers from merchants.
- Music stages and spots distributed in the streets and squares, with live concerts and performances.
- Street food and food stalls with local specialties.
- Dance performances by local schools and shows for adults and children.
- Markets, crafts, and children's areas along the festival route.
The names of individual artists and the exact times of performances were not released in a single detailed program.
Highlights White Night Zola 2026
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Practical information — White Night Zola
When and where
The Notte Bianca takes place in the center of Zola Predosa (40069), in the Province of Bologna, with streets and squares closed to traffic for the occasion. The entertainment starts from late afternoon/evening and continues until late at night.
Admission
Participation is free and open to all.
How to get there
By car: Zola Predosa is easily reachable from Bologna along the Via Porrettana (SS64); during the event, it is advisable to park in areas outside the center, given the closure of the central streets. By train: Zola Predosa station is served by the Bologna–Vignola suburban railway line, a few minutes from the town center.
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Where does it take place — White Night Zola
Centro di Zola Predosa
Centro cittadino, 40069 Zola Predosa