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European Photography

Massimo Campobianchi — 2026-01-21T09:15:00Z

European Photography will celebrate its twenty-first edition with a long journey into the territories of the visible and the invisible.

They are the shadow of something that has lost its body, yet keep knocking at the night of the mind. They are a memory that refuses to become past, a fear dressed as mystery, a presence made of absence. They dwell in the corridors of silence, live in the cracks of memory, and feed on what was left unsaid. At times they make us tremble; at others they shield us into forgetting.

They have no face, only a thousand masks. You can drive them off with the light of an idea, or listen to them to learn what they hunger for. Yet ghosts are not only a menace, they are latent presences, suspended potentials, ideas that never quite departed.

Ghosts of the Moment is an invitation to seek out the unseen and the invisible, pay attention to the whispers of what has been and what could be, revealing the silent stories that inform and guide our present while simultaneously opening up new paths for the imagination.

This edition of European Photography also explores the quiet endurance of memory: how memories fade yet refuse to vanish entirely. Each photograph holds its own echo, a spectral reminder that even as time slips away, it keeps its essence suspended. Here the past is not gone, it breathes softly within the now.

"Fotografia Europea 2026 experience"

Giorgia Bartoli — 2026-03-01T10:30:00Z

Set off for a weekend in Reggio Emilia, the City of the Tricolour, easily reachable by train, and let yourself be immersed in art, flavors, and springtime atmospheres. From April 30 to June 14, 2026, a stay designed for those who want to discover the city during the 21st edition of the Fotografia Europea festival.

Big Wednesdays

Massimo Campobianchi — 2026-04-16T07:20:00Z

The historic centre will liven up every Wednesday with major events in Piazza Prampolini, the "Soul of the Square" series in Piazza Fontanesi, family-friendly activities, sport, wellness, guided tours organized by the IAT-R Reggio Emilia Welcome Office in collaboration with Itinere, cinema, theatre and initiatives in the San Pietro Cloisters.

A program built thanks to a broad network of collaborations, to enjoy the city's squares and streets together.

Yoga Radio Bruno Estate will also take place in Piazza della Vittoria June 24 at 9.00 p.m.

1000 Miles

Massimo Campobianchi — 2026-04-26T08:40:00Z

The move to Reggio Emilia will take place in the second stage, Padova-Montecatini Terme.

Between Piazza Martiri del 7 luglio and Piazza della Vittoria the Ferrari Tribute will carry out the Time Check for the lunch break (scheduled at the University) starting at 12.00, while the first historic car is expected for the Stamp Check at about 2.00 p.m.

The parade will then continue along Corso Cairoli, Via Mazzini, and Piazza Gioberti, taking Corso Garibaldi to Piazza Roversi. After passing Via Ariosto and Piazza Diaz, the cars will return to a stretch of Via Emilia and then turn towards Viale Simonazzi. The final exit from Reggio Emilia will take place along Via Martiri di Cervarolo, heading south.

Respecting the tradition of the route from Brescia to Rome and back - with stage arrivals in Viareggio and Bologna - the 2021 edition, from 16 to 19 June, will present an absolute novelty for the commemorative 1000 Miglia: for the first time, the sense of race gear will be reversed compared to recent editions, taking up the counter-clockwise direction of many editions of the original speed race.

Reggio Emilia: Popular and Contemporary History

silvia iori — 2026-05-22T12:15:00Z

An itinerary through the historic “Popol Giost” district, exploring stories and curiosities of old Reggio Emilia, passing through Porta Santa Croce and the surrounding neighbourhood. Final stop: the Tecnopolo and Parco Innovazione, to discover the history of the former Officine Reggiane and the urban regeneration projects that have transformed the area.

"Francesco Guccini experience"

eleonora belluzzi — 2026-05-30T13:50:00Z

Until Sunday, October 18, 2026, Spazio Gerra in Reggio Emilia celebrates the life and work of one of the greatest Italian singer-songwriters with the exhibition "Francesco Guccini. Canterò soltanto il tempo" (I Will Only Sing of Time). An unmissable cultural event that brings together music, words, unpublished archives, and photography.

To enrich the exhibition experience and connect it to the beauty and flavors of our territory, we offer four special tourist packages designed for lovers of culture, history, and slow tourism.

Four unique itineraries - ranging from full-day options to weekends with overnight stays - will guide you into the heart of Reggio Emilia and the Bassa region, blending Guccini’s universe with the memory of the Resistance, the poetry of twilight landscapes, and the artistic encounter with the Nomadi.