January 2013
Bologna's classical music tradition is deep-rooted. Concerts this season include works by Schoenberg (17 January and 28 February), Tchaikovsky (4 January) and Wagner (18 February), all at the Manzoni Auditorium (1/2 Via de Monari, auditoriumanzoni.it).

October 2012
Unmissable events this autumn include Skipass (1-4 November, ModenaFiere, skipass.it) for the best of winter sports; Enologica (16-18 November, Faenza, enologica.org), where you can try the region's wines, and the famous Bologna Motorshow (7-16 December, BolognaFiere, motorshow.it).

April 2013
(12 Via Modena, Sant'Agata Bolognese, 051 681 7611) This year sees Lamborghini celebrate its 50th birthday. Visit the museum or tour the factory to find out more about Italy's sexiest autos. A celebratory drive by Lamborghini owners and fans to mark the anniversary starts on 8 May in Milan and ending on the 11th in Bologna. lamborghini.com