To make the most of your Diverdeinverde experience, careful planning is key. On this page, we have gathered all the tools and information you need to build your perfect weekend exploring Bologna’s hidden greenery.
Haven’t bought your ticket yet? You can get yours here.
Gardens summary table
Download the Gardens Summary Table, the perfect tool for planning your visits.
Inside, you will find everything you need to navigate through opening times, events, reservations, and useful tips.
You can print it out or keep it on your phone: just make sure to have it with you during the event.
Opening hours
- Saturday, May 16: 10 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm
- Sunday, May 17: 10 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm
Some gardens may have slight variations in their schedule; please check the Gardens List to be sure.
Program updates
Before heading out, please check for any last-minute changes to the printed program:
- The Gran Ballo in Piazza Carducci has been postponed to Sunday, May 17, at 6 p.m. (see events for May 17).
- Saturday 16 May live painting on a bucolic theme by @_checco__ in the gardens of Strada Maggiore 54, Santo Stefano 63 and Piazza Aldrovandi 19.
- Sunday, May 17 at 11 AM the owner of the garden in via Pietralata n. 16 (n. 26), Maurizio Marzadori alias Freak Andò, will tell you about the restoration of his garden with antique materials and furnishings that he will teach you to recognize.
- The garden of Palazzo Boncompagni (n. 1) will also be open on Sunday, May 17, from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 7 pm.
Special reservations
While most gardens are freely accessible with your ticket, some visits require advance registration due to capacity limits.
Registration is available via Eventbrite on a first-come, first-served basis.
May 8 – Free preview event
May 16
May 17
Please note: reservations are not required for children and young people up to 15 years old, as they enjoy free admission and do not need a ticket.
Headquarters
This year, the logistical and organizational heart of the event is hosted in the inner courtyard of Palazzo Rusconi, one of the offices of the Fondazione IU Rusconi Ghigi at via Petroni 9. For the occasion, the courtyard will feature a special green installation by the local nursery Vignudelli.
Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9.30 am – 7.30 pm.
Guidelines & accessibility
Diverdeinverde will take place even in the event of rain, unless there are official weather alerts.
The entrance ticket is nominal and must be accompanied by a valid ID.
University students must present a valid student ID, and Card Cultura holders must show their current card at the entrance of each garden.
Unfortunately, most gardens are not wheelchair accessible. However, some are suitable for visitors with reduced mobility; please check the specific list to find the most accessible locations.
Photography is not permitted in certain gardens.
Dogs are not allowed.
Social media
Share your photos from the 2026 gardens and events on Instagram using #Diverdeinverde #Diverdeinverde2026 and tagging our profile @diverdeinverde.
We would love to choose the cover photo for the 2027 program from the shots we receive! Please send your high-resolution photos to diverdeinverde@fondazionevillaghigi.it
