HERE WE ARE!
April 16-19, 2026
Discover the events!
Festival Opening – “L’Inganno“
April 16 | 9:00 pm
with La Toscanini NEXT
and ocarinas and singers from the Conservatorio G.B. of Bologna
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Alessio Collina
DJset
April 18 | 11:00 pm
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Mirko Casadei POPular folk Orchestra
feat. Ocarinas
April 19 | 5:00 pm
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The special Packages!

The Festival

The thirteenth edition, the third organised by Fondazione Entroterre,
of the International Ocarina Festival, in Budrio.

The event takes place from April 16 to April 19, 2026. It constitutes an important opportunity to celebrate the symbolic instrument of Budrio’s cultural heritage in all its forms and the social and musical community that carries on its artisanal tradition and memory, enchanting generations of fans and professionals worldwide.

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The world of ocarina is extremely rich and is a continuous advocate of new points of view and artistic possibilities.
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Guided tour of the "Domenico Inzaghi" Art Gallery
19 Apr 2026 h 10:00 am | Budrio - Via Mentana, 32
A guided tour exploring the extensive repertoire of Bolognese-Emilian painting from the 14th to the 19th century, along with numerous collections of drawings and prints.
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The Zither and the Ocarina
19 Apr 2026 h 10:00 am | Budrio - Water Towers
A journey from European monasteries to Japan to discover the charm of the zither. With builder Luca Panetti and performer Asaka Shirai, we’ll explore technical secrets and ancient repertoires. A dynamic workshop filled with opportunities to play, sing, and have fun together!
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The Ocarina through Time
19 Apr 2026 h 11:30 am | Budrio - Water Towers
David Erick Ramos, musician and educator, also promotes the ocarina as an author. He wrote How to Play Ocarina, a widely used instructional method, and is preparing The Ocarina Through Time, a historical volume documenting the evolution of the instrument and its makers.
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Breath of the Ocarina: The Spirit of Music
19 Apr 2026 h 12:00 pm | Budrio - Water Towers
Il Respiro dell’Ocarina is the heartbeat of the Backstage Project: the young participants of Fondazione Entroterre move from "behind the scenes" to the stage. Through ocarina duets and solo voices, the boys and girls bring to Budrio the emotion of those who have learned to create the magic of the performance.
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Mirko Casadei POPular folk Orchestra feat. Ocarinas
19 Apr 2026 h 5:00 pm | Budrio - Consortium Theatre
An explosion of rhythm at the International Ocarina Festival: the Mirko Casadei POPular Folk Orchestra meets ocarina players for a night that reinvents Romagna folk. Between greatest hits and special anniversaries, tradition lights up with new sounds, turning into a vibrant and electrifying celebration.
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Gran Finale - Lovesick and Mirko Casadei
19 Apr 2026 h 8:30 pm | Budrio - Water Towers
The Ocarina Festival concludes in style with a spectacular grand finale featuring Lovesick and exceptional guest star Mirko Casadei. A unique fusion of the Bologna duo’s international country-rock sound and the vibrant energy of a leading figure in the Italian music scene.
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