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Free things to do alone in Bologna this month

We list 3 free options in Bologna this month, and most need no booking beyond a quick check of the official page.

• Free jazz duo: 'Walking with Ray', a tribute to Ray Brown — Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, Tue 20 Oct, 21:00, free
• Book talk: feminist movements in East Asia — Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral, Wed 28 Oct, 18:00, free
• Listening session: Francesco Guccini on vinyl at Salaborsa — Biblioteca Salaborsa, Mon 2 Nov, 17:30, free

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Rainy evening in Bologna: what can I do alone indoors?

Pick a talk, concert or club night under a roof; we list 3 such evenings in Bologna over the next 14 days.

• Free jazz duo: 'Walking with Ray', a tribute to Ray Brown — Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, Tue 20 Oct, 21:00, free
• Balthasar-Neumann-Chor: 'Songs for Peace and Light' — Chiesa di Santa Cristina della Fondazza, Tue 27 Oct, 20:30
• Book talk: feminist movements in East Asia — Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral, Wed 28 Oct, 18:00, free

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Are there evening activities in Bologna for people travelling alone?

Yes for activities: 7 evening events, groups and game nights are listed in Bologna. For street safety, rely on local official guidance.

• Free jazz duo: 'Walking with Ray', a tribute to Ray Brown — Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, Tue 20 Oct, 21:00, free
• Balthasar-Neumann-Chor: 'Songs for Peace and Light' — Chiesa di Santa Cristina della Fondazza, Tue 27 Oct, 20:30
• Book talk: feminist movements in East Asia — Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral, Wed 28 Oct, 18:00, free

Can I spend an evening at a library in Bologna?

Bologna libraries host 6 events in our listings (6 free), from talks to conversation groups.

• Book talk: feminist movements in East Asia — Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral, Wed 28 Oct, 18:00, free
• Listening session: Francesco Guccini on vinyl at Salaborsa — Biblioteca Salaborsa, Mon 2 Nov, 17:30, free
• Seminar: Chinese Contemporary Art Since the 1990s — Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral, Thu 26 Nov, 18:00, free
• Tra le righe: Evening Book Group at Borgo Panigale Library — Biblioteca Borgo Panigale – Miriam Ridolfi, Mon 11 Jan 2027, 20:00, free

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Is there live music in Bologna that doesn't cost anything?

Yes: 4 free music events in Bologna are in our listings.

• Free jazz duo: 'Walking with Ray', a tribute to Ray Brown — Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, Tue 20 Oct, 21:00, free
• Listening session: Francesco Guccini on vinyl at Salaborsa — Biblioteca Salaborsa, Mon 2 Nov, 17:30, free
• Free choir night: alpine songs meet pop a cappella — Chiesa di Santa Cristina della Fondazza, Sat 21 Nov, 21:00, free
• Free New Year Concert by Concordanze at Goethe Zentrum — Goethe Zentrum Bologna, Sun 20 Dec, 11:30, free

Where can I try dancing in Bologna as a beginner?

We list 1 dance or movement option for Bologna; partners are usually rotated.

• Carolyn Carlson Poetry Event: Dance, Words and Live Music — Fondazione MAST — Auditorium, Fri 27 Nov, 20:30, free

Is there a pub or bar event in Bologna where I can go alone?

We list 1 bar or tasting option for Bologna.

• Classical music in a beer hall: Alberto Schiffo plays Grieg and Chopin — Birreria Popolare, Mon 9 Nov, 19:00

Where can I hear jazz, folk or a jam session in Bologna?

3 jazz, folk or jam-session events in Bologna are listed, 2 of them free.

• Free jazz duo: 'Walking with Ray', a tribute to Ray Brown — Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, Tue 20 Oct, 21:00, free
• Bologna Jazz Festival: Kurt Elling & the Yellowjackets celebrate Weather Report — Teatro Duse, Tue 3 Nov, 21:15
• Free choir night: alpine songs meet pop a cappella — Chiesa di Santa Cristina della Fondazza, Sat 21 Nov, 21:00, free

Live music in Bologna: what can I go to alone?

11 music events in Bologna are listed, the busiest month being Nov with 7.

• Free jazz duo: 'Walking with Ray', a tribute to Ray Brown — Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, Tue 20 Oct, 21:00, free
• Balthasar-Neumann-Chor: 'Songs for Peace and Light' — Chiesa di Santa Cristina della Fondazza, Tue 27 Oct, 20:30
• Listening session: Francesco Guccini on vinyl at Salaborsa — Biblioteca Salaborsa, Mon 2 Nov, 17:30, free
• Bologna Jazz Festival: Kurt Elling & the Yellowjackets celebrate Weather Report — Teatro Duse, Tue 3 Nov, 21:15

Are there talks or lectures in Bologna I can go to alone?

Yes: 6 talks, courses and learning events in Bologna are listed, 6 free.

• Book talk: feminist movements in East Asia — Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral, Wed 28 Oct, 18:00, free
• Talk: Carducci, a Voice of Italian Poetry — Associazione Istituto Carlo Tincani, Fri 4 Dec, 16:00, free
• Tra le righe: Evening Book Group at Borgo Panigale Library — Biblioteca Borgo Panigale – Miriam Ridolfi, Mon 11 Jan 2027, 20:00, free
• Leggere strano: Book Group for Unusual Reads at Biblioteca Borges — Biblioteca J. L. Borges, Fri 15 Jan 2027, 17:30, free

Weekday evening plans in Bologna for one person?

Our Bologna listings include 6 weekday after-work events over the next 30 days.

• Balthasar-Neumann-Chor: 'Songs for Peace and Light' — Chiesa di Santa Cristina della Fondazza, Tue 27 Oct, 20:30
• Book talk: feminist movements in East Asia — Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral, Wed 28 Oct, 18:00, free
• Listening session: Francesco Guccini on vinyl at Salaborsa — Biblioteca Salaborsa, Mon 2 Nov, 17:30, free
• Classical music in a beer hall: Alberto Schiffo plays Grieg and Chopin — Birreria Popolare, Mon 9 Nov, 19:00

Events in Bologna this month: what suits someone alone?

We list 8 events in Bologna over the next 30 days; the largest groups are music (7), learning (1).

• Free jazz duo: 'Walking with Ray', a tribute to Ray Brown — Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, Tue 20 Oct, 21:00, free
• Balthasar-Neumann-Chor: 'Songs for Peace and Light' — Chiesa di Santa Cristina della Fondazza, Tue 27 Oct, 20:30
• Book talk: feminist movements in East Asia — Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral, Wed 28 Oct, 18:00, free
• Listening session: Francesco Guccini on vinyl at Salaborsa — Biblioteca Salaborsa, Mon 2 Nov, 17:30, free

How can I go to events in Bologna without going completely alone?

Pick an event, join it in Meet & Mint and say hello in the group chat; start with one of these in Bologna.

• Free jazz duo: 'Walking with Ray', a tribute to Ray Brown — Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, Tue 20 Oct, 21:00, free
• Balthasar-Neumann-Chor: 'Songs for Peace and Light' — Chiesa di Santa Cristina della Fondazza, Tue 27 Oct, 20:30

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