Events archive
Ocarinando: The Schools in Concert
10 Apr 2024 h 5.30 P.M. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, Budrio BO, Italy
The students of the Ocarinando Project take the stage to showcase the fruits of their training. From adult classes to young learners, a single melody unites generations. The opening performance will be by the Melos Bene Ocarina Quartet.
Festival Preview - Ocarina Jammin'
10 Apr 2024 h 9.30 P.M. | - Sghetto Club, Via Emilio Zago, Bologna, BO, Italy
A concert that blends the tradition of the ocarina with the rhythms of jazz. Special guest: Federico Califano with his saxophone.
Ocarinando: Ciceroni in Musica and Suoniamo l’Ocarina
11 Apr 2024 h 10 A.M. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio BO, Italy
The second performance of the Ocarinando Project featuring the students of the courses "Ciceroni in Musica" and "Suoniamo l'Ocarina"
"Ciceroni ai Musei": guided tour
11 Apr 2024 h 3 P.M. | Budrio - Ocarina Museum, Via Garibaldi, Budrio, BO, Italy
A special guided tour of the Ocarina Museum of Budrio, enriched by musical interludes featuring the ocarina, with students from the "Ciceroni ai Musei" project.
Opening: GOB in concert
11 Apr 2024 h 9 P.M. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italy
A new venue for the Festival's opening concert, featuring the group that carries on the century-old tradition of the ocarina.
Ocarithon
12 Apr 2024 h 3 P.M. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italy
Eight groups from across the globe take turns performing in the beautiful "Sala Ottagonale" inside the Torri dell'Acqua in Budrio: a preview where Italy meets the Far East.
Ocarinas from the World
12 Apr 2024 h 9 P.M. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio BO, Italy
From China to Korea and the United States, the sound of the ocarina has captivated and inspired countless musicians and ensembles.
In this special evening at the Consortium Theater, we have the privilege of listening to some of the world’s finest artists, who have brought the profound poetry of the Budriese instrument to life with remarkable variety.
Ocarithon
13 Apr 2024 h 10.30 A.M. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italy
Ocarithon, second day: soloists and ensembles from around the world, united by their shared passion for the ocarina.
The ocarina in Irish music
13 Apr 2024 h 11 A.M. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italy
A workshop led by musician and instrument maker Robert Hickman, offering participants the opportunity to explore Irish sound through the ocarina.
Oca-Party
13 Apr 2024 h 11 P.M. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio BO, Italy
The best Saturday night! With DJ-Set and ocarinas!
Oca Tour
13 Apr 2024 h 3 P.M. and 5 P.M. | Budrio - Diapason-Progetti Musicali Association, Via Guglielmo Marconi, Budrio, BO, Italy
A stroll through Budrio with the ocarina, discovering its origins and the places from which it took flight to conquer the world.
Tuning and creation of ocarinas
13 Apr 2024 h 4 P.M. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italy
In this unique workshop, Kurt Posch will share his passion for crafting ocarinas—"a fascinating and intriguing instrument"—with the audience.
GOB and BenTIVoglio Youth Orchestra
13 Apr 2024 h 9:00 P.M. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio BO, Italy
Ocarinists of today and tomorrow come together on a single stage: a youth orchestra of 40 members, starting at the age of 13, passionately embracing the art of their Masters.
"Ocarina Mundial"
14 Apr 2024 h 10 A.M. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italy
Simone Grassi and Francesco Coiro present the results of their research on the history and global spread of the ocarina: an adventurous and compelling story, written by two true sons of Budrio.
Ocarina & Amazing Grace
14 Apr 2024 h 10.30 A.M. | Budrio - Community Centre of Budrio, Via Bianchi, 31, Budrio BO, Italy
Pastor Ed. Mezzetti, accompanied by ocarinists from the 'Vincenzino Grimaldi' Ocarina School, shares a story that highlights the importance of heritage, blending generations, land, and history.
The ocarina in Irish music
14 Apr 2024 h 11 A.M. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italy
A workshop led by musician and instrument maker Robert Hickman, offering participants the opportunity to explore Irish sound through the ocarina.
Final Concert
14 Apr 2024 h 11.30 A.M. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio (BO)
The perfect finale for the 2024 Ocarina Festival. Emiliano Bernagozzi's pupils, The GOB Soloists and one of the best ocarina orchestra in the East: the CTS Ocarina Orchestra.
Elio in Le Sottilissime Astuzie di Bertoldo
10 Apr 2025 h 9 p.m. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio (BO)
A contemporary reworking by Maurizio Garuti of the original work by Giulio Cesare Croce: a musical fairy tale in which the musical tradition of the 16th and 17th centuries is combined with the versatility of the ocarina, giving shape to a historically informed show, coloured by the sound of one of the most skilful crossover ensembles on the European scene, over which the performance of the multi-talented matador ELIO rises.
The result is a show in which you will be swept up, moved by Bertoldo's misadventures and laugh - at him and with him - at the irony with which he deals with them.
The result is a show in which you will be swept up, moved by Bertoldo's misadventures and laugh - at him and with him - at the irony with which he deals with them.
Ocarinando - Part 1
11 Apr 2025 h 09:00 | Budrio - Teatro Consorziale di Budrio, Via Garibaldi, Budrio BO, Italia
The students of the Ocarinando Project bring the results of their educational journey to the stage. From adult classes to the youngest students, a single melody that resonates from generation to generation.
Round Table: Beyond Folklore
11 Apr 2025 h 3:30 pm | - International Museum and Library of music, Strada Maggiore, Bologna, BO, Italia
A panel discussion moderated by Professor Pierfrancesco Pacoda, with a rich representation of the area, to highlight the impact of the traditional culture of a place on our present.
Ocarinando - Part 2
11 Apr 2025 h 4.30 pm | Budrio - Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Lorenzo, Via Leonida Bissolati, Budrio BO, Italia
Second day of the Ocarinando project, with the students of Ochitamb, SenzatempO, the pupils of IC16 Bologna, and the duo from Japan, Fiori di Hiroshima.
Elio in Le Sottilissime Astuzie di Bertoldo
11 Apr 2025 h 9 p.m. | - Teatro Comunale Laura Betti Casalecchio di Reno, Piazza del Popolo, 1, Italy
A contemporary reworking by Maurizio Garuti of the original work by Giulio Cesare Croce: a musical fairy tale in which the musical tradition of the 16th and 17th centuries is combined with the versatility of the ocarina, giving shape to a historically informed show, coloured by the sound of one of the most skilful crossover ensembles on the European scene, over which the performance of the multi-talented matador ELIO rises.
The result is a show in which you will be swept up, moved by Bertoldo's misadventures and laugh - at him and with him - at the irony with which he deals with them.
The result is a show in which you will be swept up, moved by Bertoldo's misadventures and laugh - at him and with him - at the irony with which he deals with them.
Ocarina Legends from the World
11 Apr 2025 h 9.00 pm | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, Budrio, BO, Italia
The iconic magnificent concert with musicians from all over the world, united by the powerful symbol of the ocarina. Budrio, a gateway to the whole world.
Saturday with the Ocarina - Workshop
12 Apr 2025 h 10:15 | Budrio - Auditorium Comunale, Via Aurelio Saffi, 50, Budrio BO, Italia
The free workshop for children aged 8-11, organized by the Diapason Association, in collaboration with the Municipality of Budrio
Godblesscomputers feat. the Electronic Ocarina
12 Apr 2025 h 11:00 p.m. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio BO, Italy
The perfect Saturday night at the Torri dell'Acqua!
Featuring beat maker Godblesscomputers and the ocarinas of Fabio Galliani.
Saturday with the Ocarina - Guided tour
12 Apr 2025 h 11:15 am | Budrio - Museo dell'Ocarina, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio BO, Italia
Cristian Paolini will guide us on a visit to the Ocarina Museum in Budrio to discover the history of this unique instrument.
The ocarina in Irish music
12 Apr 2025 h 11:30 am | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italia
We bring back Robert Hickman's popular workshop exploring the amazing possibilities of the ocarina in Irish music. Exercises, demonstrations and experiments: fun for all.
The Japanese Zither
12 Apr 2025 h 3.00 pm | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio, BO, Italia
A workshop on the history and construction of the chord psaltery, led by Luca Panetti with the assistance of Asaka Shirai. Participants will explore the functioning, tuning and maintenance of the instrument, while also experimenting with different repertoires on various zither models.
Treasures of the Community: Villa Certani Vittori Venenti
12 Apr 2025 h 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Budrio - Villa Certani Vittori Venenti, Via San Leo, Budrio, BO, Italia
A guided visit of Villa Certani Vittori Venenti, a 17th century jewel in the Bolognese countryside.
Grand Gala of the Ocarina
12 Apr 2025 h 9.00 pm | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio, BO, Italia
The Gala evening of the Festival, featuring two important local musical institutions: the experience of the Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese and the surprising heterogeneity of the BenTiVoglio Youth Orchestra.
Ocarinas of Tomorrow
13 Apr 2025 h 10:00 | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio, BO, Italia
The young students of Emiliano Bernagozzi present their studies on the works of Cesare Testi, from the initial exercises to the complete melodies.
First steps with the Ocarina
13 Apr 2025 h 12.00 pm | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio, BO, Italia
Learn to play the ocarina from scratch in this workshop with Robert Hickman!
Ocarina in South America, past and present
13 Apr 2025 h 15:00 | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio, BO, Italia
During the conference 'The Ocarina in South America, past and present', Argentinian musician Eduardo Ghelli will talk about the spread of the ocarina in South America, its history and its role in the musical tradition.
Treasures of the Community: Accademia dei Notturni
13 Apr 2025 h 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Budrio - Accademia Dei Notturni, Villa Ranuzzi Cospi, Bagnarola, BO, Italia
A guided visit, led by Succede solo a Bologna, to the 17th century Villa Ranuzzi Cospi in Bagnarola di Budrio, known as the Accademia dei Notturni. A place steeped in history and art, which has earned it the lasting title of "Little Bolognese Versailles."
Modena City Ramblers meet the Ocarinas
13 Apr 2025 h 5:00 p.m. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio BO, Italy
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Liberation, the Modena City Ramblers bring their "Appunti Resistenti" tour to Budrio!
Ocarinando - Part 1
14 Apr 2026 h 9:00 am | Budrio - Consortium Theatre
This year’s Festival is preceded by a special event: a day dedicated to the Ocarinando project. 143 students from Budrio schools will perform in two sessions (10:00 AM and 12:00 PM) as young ambassadors of tradition, bringing the energy of the new generation to the heart of the official celebrations.
Festival Opening – L'Inganno
16 Apr 2026 h 9:00 pm | Budrio - Consortium Theatre
L'Inganno is a satirical drama inspired by El Güegüense, a masterpiece of Nicaraguan folklore. With irony and cunning, the protagonist challenges colonial power, turning words and laughter into tools of resistance, cultural liberation, and mestizo identity.
Ocarinando - Part 3
17 Apr 2026 h 3:30 pm | Budrio - Church of Saint Lawrence, Via Leonida Bissolati, 32
The final performance of Ocarinando celebrates the ocarina as a bridge between cultures, starting from the roots of Budrio to embrace the entire world. A true educational journey in which the ocarina becomes the central instrument for musical learning. Together with the students of the courses, the duo from Japan, I Fiori di Hiroshima.
AperiOcarina
17 Apr 2026 h 6:30 pm | Budrio - Water Towers
A special Aperiocarina awaits you to meet the merchants and Buskers from all over the world up close! A convivial and informal moment to raise a toast with the protagonists of the Festival, before being enveloped by the electronic atmospheres of Økapi’s performance.
Ocarinando - Part 2
17 Apr 2026 h 9:00 am | Budrio - Consortium Theatre
The Ocarinando journey continues with a second phase full of music and shared experiences. In this new chapter, Budrio students take center stage in a program that strengthens their connection to local roots, turning the classroom into a stage where our cherished tradition comes alive and grows.
Worldwide Ocarinas
17 Apr 2026 h 9:00 pm | Budrio - Consortium Theatre
The beating heart of the Festival: the Budrio ocarina embraces the world. From Japan to the USA and Germany, three outstanding ensembles show how this clay instrument can merge with every culture, transcending borders and musical genres.
Oca Lab
18 Apr 2026 h 10:00 am | Budrio - Town Auditorium, Via Aurelio Saffi, 50
Educational workshop organized by Diapason Progetti Musicali APS, introducing the Budrio ocarina to children (ages 9–11) through a playful and inclusive approach.
The tuning of the ocarinas
18 Apr 2026 h 10:00 am | Budrio - Water Towers
A workshop to uncover the secrets of the "perfect sound." Austrian master Kurt Posch reveals the technical challenges behind his renowned concert ocarinas, from breath balance to the boldest experiments.
Guided tour of the Consortium Theatre of Budrio
18 Apr 2026 h 10:00 am | Budrio - Consortium Theatre
The Consortium Theatre of Budrio has been the beating heart of the city’s cultural life since 1672. Born from Paolo Sgargi’s private passion and later becoming a symbol of the Partecipanza Agraria, this historic venue has hosted legends like Pavarotti and Gaber, and in 2022 it was reborn as a key hub for theatre, opera, and music.
Sister Lands
18 Apr 2026 h 11:00 am | Budrio - Water Towers
"Sister Lands" celebrates the bond between Bologna and Kosovo, reciprocating the hospitality received by the Ocarina Ensemble of the G.B. Martini Conservatory. On stage, alongside the Ensemble, special guest Gent Hoxha, followed by the documentary Ocarina of Runik, rediscovering a millenary Neolithic heritage.
Guided tour of the Ocarina Museum
18 Apr 2026 h 11:00 am | Budrio - Museum of the ocarina and terracotta musical instruments, Via Garibaldi, 35
An interactive one-hour journey through history and music, designed for families and the community. Guided by experts, you’ll explore the origins of the instrument with live sound demonstrations, hearing clay come to life as melody.
Alessio Collina DJ set
18 Apr 2026 h 11:00 pm | Budrio - Water Towers
A vinyl enthusiast and house music devotee, Alessio delivers a dynamic sound through his Trend Records imprint and his HILL alias. A fixture in the club scenes of Berlin, Ibiza, and London, his productions have earned the backing of heavyweights like Kerri Chandler and Honey Dijon. His live sets showcase a constantly evolving selection of original edits.
Bolero
18 Apr 2026 h 6:30 pm | Budrio - Antonio da Budrio Square
Bolero opens the evening with the A/M Project collective and Studio del Movimento Danza: a multi-part performance on Ravel’s obsessive crescendo, balancing technique and improvisation. Following this, the excellence of the Ocarina Ensemble Budrio (OEBU) will transform breath into music with its unique timbre.
Ocarina's Gran Gala
18 Apr 2026 h 9:00 pm | Budrio - Consortium Theatre
The annual magical meeting between history and the future. The Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese, the centuries-old heir to Donati’s genius and a global ambassador of the ocarina, performs in dialogue with the excellence of the Orchestra Giovanile BenTIVoglio. A special concert where the terracotta legend meets the symphonic talent of a new generation.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.