Sentieri CreAtivi
The summer review of Zola Predosa featuring micro-theatre, music, and wellness
About Sentieri CreAtivi
A spread-out review of theatre, music, and nature
Sentieri CreAtivi is the summer review of the Municipality of Zola Predosa, in the Metropolitan City of Bologna (Emilia-Romagna), now in its fourth edition in 2026. Organized by ZolAuditorium as part of the Bologna Estate 2026 program, the event enlivens the green spaces of Villa Edvige Garagnani every Thursday evening, a historic residence on Via A. Masini, transforming them into an open-air stage where theatre, music, and wellness meet.
Six evenings with a convivial flavour
From June 11 to July 16, 2026, six free evening events will take place, alternating between two formats: micro-theatre evenings, with theatrical tastings and itinerant performances along the park's paths, and music and wellness evenings, combining live concerts, folk dances, body disciplines, and fire shows. The gates open at 7:00 PM and the first performances begin around 7:30 PM, in an informal atmosphere that invites the public to stroll among the installations and artists.
To complete the experience, every Thursday the Ristoro CreAtivo is active, a refreshment point with aperitifs, cured meats, mortadella, and local wines: a way to stop, share, and experience the villa as a community space.
Activities for children at the library
The review does not forget the little ones. On Monday afternoons (June 15, 22, and 29, and July 6, 2026), the garden of the Municipal Library in Piazza Guglielmo Marconi hosts Animated Readings and Snacks at the Library, events dedicated to children aged 5 to 10. From 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, there will be animated readings, small creative workshops, and snacks offered by Pasticceria Asta; in case of rain, the activities will move inside the library.
Villa Garagnani, Zola's cultural heart
The choice of Villa Edvige Garagnani is not accidental: this historic villa has been the hub of Zola Predosa's cultural programming for years, at the gateway to the hills between Bologna and Modena. Sentieri CreAtivi enhances its park and environments, returning them to the community as a place for entertainment and socialising. For those visiting the Bologna area in summer, the review is an opportunity to discover a local, authentic, and family-friendly cultural offering.
Sentieri CreAtivi — edition 2026
The 4th edition of Sentieri CreAtivi (2026), promoted by ZolAuditorium for Bologna Estate, is divided into six Thursday evenings alternating two formats: micro-theatre and music and wellness. All evenings start at 7:00 PM, with performances from 7:30 PM and the Ristoro CreAtivo refreshment point (aperitifs, cured meats, mortadella, and wines). In addition, there are four afternoons of animated readings for children in the Municipal Library garden. Admission is free to all events.
Programme Sentieri CreAtivi 2026
Thursday, June 11 — Micro-Theatre
- 7:00 PM — Yoga, Pilates, Biodanza, and Kynergy classes with professionals
- 8:00 PM — Theatrical tasting with micro-performances
- 9:00 PM — Itinerant performances in the greenery with Davide Puccetti and the group ImproRegaz from CreAzione Teatro
Thursday, June 18 — Music and Wellness
- 7:30 PM — Aerial silks and Tibetan bowls
- 8:30 PM — "Put out" (Compagnia Quarto Stacco)
- 9:30 PM — Los Pimientas, Latin American music
Thursday, June 25 — Micro-Theatre
- 8:00 PM — Theatrical tasting
- 9:00 PM — Performance by Mago Galahad Hicks
Thursday, July 2 — Music and Wellness
- 7:30 PM — Folk dances and live Òpa Trio
- 8:30 PM — "Ditirambo", a show of music, poetry, and dance
- 10:00 PM — Fire dancing with Elisa Celano
Thursday, July 9 — Micro-Theatre
Evening with the same format as June 11: wellness practices, theatrical tasting, and itinerant performances.
Thursday, July 16 — Music and Wellness
- 8:30 PM — Country Manners
- 9:30 PM — Dancing evening with Country Village, White Angels, and Western Academy
Animated Readings and Snacks at the Library (children aged 5-10)
Mondays June 15, 22, 29, and July 6, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, in the Municipal Library garden: animated readings by CreAzione Teatro, small workshops, and snacks offered by Pasticceria Asta. In case of rain, activities will be held inside the library.
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Practical information — Sentieri CreAtivi
Where
Villa Edvige Garagnani, Via A. Masini 11, 40069 Zola Predosa (BO). Children's activities take place in the garden of the Municipal Library, Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 4.
When
Evenings: every Thursday from June 11 to July 16, 2026, from 7:00 PM. Animated readings: Monday, June 15, 22, 29, and July 6, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Admission
Free admission to all events.
How to get there
Zola Predosa is easily reachable from Bologna by car along the Bazzanese road (SP569) or by train on the Bologna-Vignola line (Zola Predosa stop). The villa is a short distance from the station.
Contacts
ZolAuditorium, Piazza della Repubblica 1, Zola Predosa. Tel. +39 351 7505410, email [email protected].
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Villa Edvige Garagnani
Via A. Masini 11, 40069 Zola Predosa