Bologna offers its guests a variety of entertainment and activities to suit every taste and interest. Food enthusiasts can visit culinary courses at Agriturismo San Giuliano, where they can learn how to make authentic Bolognese pasta.
Opera lovers can visit the famous Teatro Comunale di Bologna, where premieres of outstanding works by Verdi, Rossini, and other great composers have taken place, and where the legendary Toscanini once shone on stage.
A popular entertainment option for adults is the Golf Club Bologna, where both seasoned professionals and beginners can find a place to enjoy their game.
Bologna is renowned throughout Italy for its vibrant nightlife. As a city of students, its population grows by almost 100,000 people during exam periods. Bologna is home to numerous nightclubs, discos, bars, and pubs that stay open until the early hours of the morning. The most famous areas known for their lively nightlife include the student district, the historic center, and the streets around Piazza Maggiore.
We recommend visiting Le Stanze, a bar with live music located in the student quarter, the lively disco Soda Pops, and the renowned Irish Pub Celtic Druid with its incredible selection of draft beers.
For partygoers, it's worth checking out one of Bologna's oldest nightclubs, Kinki, the avant-garde Link, or the stylish Matis Dinner.
Bologna also offers a great deal for jazz enthusiasts. Be sure to visit Cantina Bentivoglio, a unique venue that organizes Salotto de Jazz, a jazz festival held outdoors during the summer.
