Events in Bologna in January 2023

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If you live in this city or are about to move here, you should treat yourself to a special event in Bologna! It is one of the most beautiful cities in northern Italy with kilometres of porticoes to stroll under, international brand shops and elegant places to have a drink or eat a typical dish.

Bologna is a city with enormous potential and many attractions to offer.

But why not also add a visit to an exhibition or event to make your stay even more interesting?

Bologna's museums constantly offer a wide choice of exhibitions, not to mention the countless events, concerts and fairs that are organised every month.

You can visit the Museum of Modern Art in Bologna, the Museo Civico Medievale, the Museo Civico Archeologico, the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, Casa Morandi, and many other buildings where events and exhibitions are regularly organised. The works on display in these venues range from the more classical to the contemporary, to satisfy every taste and interest.

As for concerts in Bologna, the places to look out for are the Teatro EuropAuditorium, the Unipol Arena, the Estragon and theatres such as the Teatro Celebrazioni, the Teatro Duse, and the Teatro Auditorium Manzoni.

There are also permanent exhibitions. Just think of those in the automotive field such as the Ducati Motor Holding, where you can also take a guided tour, or the Lamborghini Museum, to learn about the entire history of the brand.

And again, Bologna is famous for its excellent cuisine that you can always enjoy, between an exhibition and a walk under the arcades, at FICO Eataly World, the largest gastronomic park not only in Italy but also in the whole world.

Let's now find out what exhibitions are on in Bologna's museums and the main events scheduled in the city for January 2023.

Exhibitions in Bologna in January 2023

You are in a city of art, and one of the first things you should do is make your way to one of Bologna's many museums to visit an exhibition. During the month of January, there are some for all interests.

Here are the main exhibitions in Bologna:

Giulio II e Raffaello: a new season of the Renaissance in Bologna: an exhibition open until 5 February 2023 at the Pinacoteca Nazionale, traces the relationship between Raphael and Pope Julius II that appeared in his paintings;
L’epoca di Mario de Biasi. Morandi through the lens: a photographic exhibition with a series of portraits of the artist in a domestic setting will be on show at Casa Morandi, in the Bologna Civic Museums sector, until 5 February 2023;
Steve McCurry – Animals: an exhibition by one of the greatest master of photography, who still inspires thousands of photographers all over the world, will be on show at Palazzo Belloni until 12 February 2023;
Marco Angelini. A ciascuno il suo giorno: until 12 February 2023 the Museo del Patrimonio Industriale in Bologna will host an exhibition dedicated to Longo S.p.A., a leading company during the Italian economic boom;
Giorgio Morandi. Opere della collezione Antonio e Matilde Catanese: works by Giorgio Morandi will be on display at the Museo Morandi in Bologna until 26 February 2023;
Roberto Ferri: the artist's masterpieces will be on show at Palazzo Pallavicini until 12 March 2023;
De Chirico e l’oltre: until 12 March 2023, you can visit the De Chirico exhibition retracing his entire life at Palazzo Pallavicini;
The painters of Pompei: if you love ancient art you can see over a hundred works from the Roman era granted by the National Archaeological Museum of Naples until 19 March 2023 at the Museo Civico Archeologico;
Intra-Ground: until 28 March 2023 at the Cassero di Porta San Donato you can see the new installation by sculptor Guy Lydster and photographer Andrea Abati, a work composed of both a sculptural part and a set of photographs;
Jago, Banksy, TvBoy and other countercultural stories: if you love non-conformist art, you cannot miss this exhibition at Palazzo Albergati in Bologna, open until 7 May 2023;
Antologia della moto bolognese: an event that bears witness to the evolution of the motorbike sector in Bologna with an exhibition of vintage pieces, on display at the Museum of Industrial Heritage until 28 May 2023.

Best events in Bologna in January 2023

Bologna is not only a city full of art and photography exhibitions. Many events are also organised here in very different fields, from theatre to sporting events.
Let's take a look at the 2023 events in Bologna divided by category.

Sport

Let's start with the sport events that will take centre stage during the first month of the year. If you are in Bologna, you can watch:

Bol on Ice: the world's greatest skaters will perform at the Unipol Arena on 6 January 2023 in a sports event of the highest elegance;
Frecciarossa Italian Cup Finals: to be held on 28 and 29 January 2023 at the Unipol Arena, organised by Master Group Sport and the Women's Volleyball League for all women's sports fans.

Cinemas and theatres

And what about a weekend at the theatre? On cold winter days, it is an activity that cheers both young and old.
Here are the main events:

Oylem Goylem: from 12 to 15 January 2023 at the Teatro Arena del Sole Moni Ovadia's show about the Yiddish people is back on stage;
Festen: from 26 to 29 January 2023 the Arena del Sole Theatre will host a performance based on the film of the same name by Thomas Vinterberg, winner of the Cannes Film Festival.

Trade fairs scheduled in Bologna

Do you have a whole day to spend in Bologna and want to dedicate it to a specific sector? You can visit one of the events on the calendar for January 2023.
The main trade fairs in Bologna include:

Marca by Bolognafiere: at Bologna Fiere on 18 and 19 January 2023 there will be a trade fair dedicated to Italian products of excellence and the brands that have made history, there will be over 900 exhibitors in 6 pavilions;
Bologna Sì Sposa: on 21 and 22 January 2023, Villa Cicogna will host the trade fair dedicated to the world of weddings, the unmissable event for all future brides and grooms on the hunt for ideas and novelties for their ceremony.

These are the exhibitions with which the new year will open. We advise you to check the Bologna Fiere 2023 programme month by month to discover all the new events and find the one that best suits your interests and passions.

Concerts not to be missed

Art in Bologna is touchable. You can savour it while walking under the arcades as well as when visiting an exhibition or seeing a ballet. The fields of music and dance provide plenty of excitement in this city.
In Bologna the concerts will be:

Ornella Vanoni: she will perform on 12 January 2023 at Teatro EuropAuditorium as a stop on her tour;
Jack Savoretti: again, at the Teatro EuropAuditorium on 13 January 2023, the tour of Jack Savoretti, the well-known British singer, will stop;
Nek: we continue with another big date, again at Teatro EuropAuditorium on 14 January 2023, where Nek will perform;
Ennio Morricone Night: on 13 and 15 January 2023 Palazzo Re Enzo will host a concert featuring Ennio Morricone's most beautiful soundtracks, together with the works of other famous composers;
Claudio Baglioni: those nostalgic for the songs of the great Baglioni will be able to hear him at Teatro EuropAuditorium on 19 January 2023;
Le Quattro Stagioni di Vivaldi: again at Palazzo Re Enzo, classical concerts will be held on 20 and 22 January 2023 to retrace Vivaldi's main production;
Robbie Williams – XXV Tour 2023: Robbie Williams' world tour will stop at the Unipol Arena on 20 and 21 January 2023;
Santi Francesi: the Italian tour of the winners of the X Factor 2022 will also touch down in Bologna on 21 January 2023 at the Locomotiv Club;
Galeffi: also, at the Locomotiv Club on 28 January 2023, a concert by Italian singer-songwriter Galeffi;
Giorgio Poi: the first month of the year sees the final concert of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Giorgio Poi on 28 January 2023 at T.P.O.

If you are interested in Bologna Live Music, these are some dates you absolutely must not miss. We recommend strolling around the city and entering venues to hear not only internationally renowned artists, but also local musicians and singers.

To really savour the artistic atmosphere of the city, we suggest you also visit the most hidden places in Bologna and attend the many events it hosts, whether it is an exhibition, a concert, or a sporting event, which are always an opportunity to make new friends.