Festival Filosofia

Festivalfilosofia

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Cultural & TraditionalModena/Carpi/Sassuolo
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsNearly every lecture is free and unticketed
LanguageItalianCurrency: EUR
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Festival Filosofia in Modena/Carpi/Sassuolo

Festivalfilosofia turns the public squares of Modena, Carpi and Sassuolo into open-air lecture halls each September, with roughly fifty free talks by philosophers and public intellectuals built around a single yearly keyword. Running since 2001, it pairs the lectures with exhibitions, workshops and philosophical dinners across all three towns.

Three Emilian towns close off their central squares to traffic each September for a festival built entirely around free public lectures on a single philosophical keyword.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Nearly every lecture is free and unticketed, held standing or on folding chairs in historic piazzas rather than auditoriums, so audience size is limited only by how many people the square can hold

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival spans three separate towns at once rather than one host city, and each year's entire program, from lectures to exhibitions to philosophical dinners, is built around a single abstract keyword rather than a themed lineup of invited speakers

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The single yearly keyword theme uniting every lecture and event

Water and renewal

Living ritual

free open-air lectures in historic squares

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the philosophical dinner format pairing food with discussion

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suited to standing in a square for an hour; a light jacket for September evenings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.89 N, 12.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Modena/Carpi/Sassuolo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Nearest airportBLQ — Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Filosofia?

Festival Filosofia is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Filosofia take place?

The festival is listed in Modena/Carpi/Sassuolo, Italy. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Modena/Carpi/Sassuolo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLfestivalfilosofia.it
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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