Buk Festival 2027 – Modena, Italy

• May 8, 2027
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• May 9, 2027
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What to expect

Buk Festival is event conceived by Francesco Zarzana, under general direction of Rosita Pisacane and organized by cultural association Progettiarte, Progettorte Officina Culturale. It was created with intention of giving visibility to small and medium publishing, dedicated to small and medium publishing and directed by Francesco Zarzana vice-president of ALDA. Festival serves as moment of discussion also on other projects including European Platform of Integrating Cities aims to improve integration of migrants at local level as aimed within EPIC, co-designing and co-development processes between young artists coming from different European countries.

17th edition of Buk Festival will take place inside San Paolo Complex, with program includes debates, meetings with authors and leading figures from world of culture, and exhibition of 25 publishing houses from all over Italy, as well as setting up of corner dedicated to motors. After official opening event, BUK Festival of Modena hosted interactive panel discussion on Roles and responsibilities of migrants inclusion in labour market. Human rights at BUK Festival in Modena from 6th to 8th of May 2022 marked XV anniversary, event Human rights during wartime focusing on violations of rights currently happening in Ukraine and in relation to European Convention on Human Rights.

Modena international friends initiative will be held aiming to gather foreign young people in city of Modena promoting small round table among young people entitled HOME intended as place that welcomes, with ALDA staff welcoming.

Event dates

Bold heading: Official Dates: May 8–9, 2027

Bold heading: Historical Pattern: Previous editions May 4 and May 5 17th edition inside San Paolo Complex, May 6 to 8 2022 XV anniversary, May 7 at 11:30am Modena international friends initiative, early May typical.

Bold heading: Duration: Two-day festival with debates, meetings with authors, exhibition of 25 publishing houses.

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Venue & exhibition site

Bold heading: San Paolo Complex: Inside San Paolo Complex in Modena, Modena Via Francesco Selmi 67, MO, IT, with SPAZIOF Palazzo Montecuccoli nearby for collateral events like conference Free Professions in Automotive Sector between Innovation Digitalization and Sustainability.

Bold heading: Modena Ducal Palace: Guided tour to Modena Ducal Palace available nearby as cultural attraction.

Bold heading: Facilities: Complex hosting exhibition of 25 publishing houses, debates, meetings with authors, corner dedicated to motors, plus collateral initiatives.

Full programme

Bold heading: Debates and Meetings: Program includes debates, meetings with authors and leading figures from world of culture, and exhibition of 25 publishing houses from all over Italy, plus setting up of corner dedicated to motors.

Bold heading: Human Rights Focus: Human rights during wartime event focusing on violations in Ukraine and European Convention on Human Rights, plus roles and responsibilities of migrants inclusion in labour market interactive panel after official opening.

Bold heading: Modena International Friends: Initiative gathering foreign young people in city promoting small round table among young people entitled HOME intended as place that welcomes, with speech translated from French.

Bold heading: ALDA Projects: Discussion on European Platform of Integrating Cities EPIC improving integration of migrants at local level, co-designing and co-development processes between young artists from different European countries.

Bold heading: Motors Corner: Corner dedicated to motors as part of Motor Valley Fest collateral.

Featured authors & speakers

Bold heading: Francesco Zarzana: Conceiver of Buk Festival, director, vice-president of ALDA.

Bold heading: Rosita Pisacane: General direction of festival.

Bold heading: ALDA Speakers: Khrystyna Kvartsiana ALDA Programmes Development Officer and Researcher IIG (UA), Ms Vittorina Maestroni president, plus French speaker with translation.

Bold heading: Culture Figures: Leading figures from world of culture, authors from small and medium publishing houses.

Bold heading: Motor Valley Speakers: Conference entitled Free Professions in Automotive Sector between Innovation Digitalization and Sustainability organized by Commission for Equal Opportunities of Permanent Committee of professional associations.

Publishers & exhibitors

Bold heading: 25 Publishing Houses: Exhibition of 25 publishing houses from all over Italy showcasing small and medium publishing.

Bold heading: Small and Medium Publishing Focus: Dedicated to small and medium publishing giving visibility to independent publishers.

Bold heading: Previous Participants: Similar Italian publishing events include Mondadori Libri, Editrice Il Castoro, Edra, Reggio Children, Hoepli, Keller Editore, White Star, Edizioni Centro Studi Erickson in Italian pavilion at other fairs, indicative of type.

Bold heading: Progettiarte Organization: Cultural association Progettiarte, Progettorte Officina Culturale organizing.

Book launches & presentations

Bold heading: New Releases: Presentations of new books from 25 publishing houses, with authors meeting public.

Bold heading: Motors Corner Books: Books related to motors in dedicated corner.

Bold heading: Human Rights Publications: Publications related to human rights during wartime and European Convention.

Talks, panels & readings

Bold heading: Panel Discussions: Interactive panel discussion on Roles and responsibilities of migrants inclusion in labour market after official opening event.

Bold heading: Human Rights Panel: Event Human rights during wartime focusing on violations in Ukraine and European Convention on Human Rights.

Bold heading: HOME Round Table: Small round table among young people entitled HOME intended as place that welcomes for foreign young people in Modena, Modena international friends initiative May 7 11:30am.

Bold heading: Motor Valley Talk: Conference Free Professions in Automotive Sector between Innovation Digitalization and Sustainability at SPAZIOF Palazzo Montecuccoli Friday May 3 from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Ticket types & visitor access

Bold heading: Free Access Model: Based on previous editions, Buk Festival typically free entry for public to exhibition of publishing houses and debates.

Bold heading: Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: Typically free entry, with some workshops possibly EUR 0 to EUR 10 approximately USD 0 to USD 11. Main festival free. Check official site https://www.bukfestival.it/ for 2027 pricing.

Bold heading: Visitor Access: Open to general public, local companies, tourism companies, local authorities, writers, publishers, tourists, citizens, cultural operators, similar to Pordenone Book Festival model attracting tens of thousands visitors.

Professional & industry access

Bold heading: Publishers Access: Professional access for 25 publishing houses exhibiting, with small and medium publishing industry networking.

Bold heading: Cultural Operators: Cultural operators, tourism companies, local authorities participating.

Bold heading: ALDA Network: ALDA staff welcoming, with European Platform of Integrating Cities and co-designing processes.

Event rules

Bold heading: Cultural Respect: Event focused on human rights, inclusion, integration of migrants, with translation services.

Bold heading: Family Friendly: Festival suitable for general public, with guided tours to Modena Ducal Palace.

Bold heading: Exhibition Rules: Exhibition of publishing houses with respect for venue San Paolo Complex.

How to get there

Bold heading: By Train: Modena railway station with connections from Bologna, Milan, then bus to Via Francesco Selmi 67 San Paolo Complex.

Bold heading: By Air: Bologna Airport BLQ closest, then train or bus to Modena.

Bold heading: By Car: Driving to Modena Via Francesco Selmi 67 with parking nearby.

Bold heading: By Bus: Local buses in Modena serving San Paolo Complex area.

Public transport & parking

Bold heading: Local Buses: Local buses serving San Paolo Complex and SPAZIOF Palazzo Montecuccoli.

Bold heading: Parking: Parking near San Paolo Complex available.

Bold heading: Walking: Walking from Modena centre to San Paolo Complex.

Accommodation areas

Bold heading: Centro Storico – Closest: Hotels in Modena historic centre near San Paolo Complex Via Francesco Selmi offer walking distance, prices previously USD 60 to USD 140 per night.

Bold heading: Ducal Palace Area: Hotels near Modena Ducal Palace with cultural attractions, prices previously USD 70 to USD 150 per night.

Bold heading: Budget Options: B&Bs in Modena offer USD 40 to USD 90 per night.

Bold heading: Luxury: Luxury hotels in Modena offer USD 100 to USD 250 per night.

Food & refreshments

Bold heading: Modena Cuisine: Modena cuisine famous for balsamic vinegar, tortellini, gnocco fritto, Lambrusco, with local restaurants near venue.

Bold heading: Festival Refreshments: Refreshments at San Paolo Complex during debates and exhibition.

Bold heading: Motor Valley Food: Motor Valley area food experiences.

Accessibility

Bold heading: Venue Accessibility: San Paolo Complex accessible venue with facilities for all visitors.

Bold heading: Translation Services: Speech translated from French and other languages, with inclusive approach.

Bold heading: Inclusion Focus: Event promotes inclusion and integration of migrants at local level.

Best sessions & events to attend

Bold heading: Debates with Authors: Meetings with authors and leading figures from world of culture best sessions, with 25 publishing houses exhibition.

Bold heading: Human Rights Panel: Human rights during wartime panel focusing on Ukraine and European Convention on Human Rights highly informative.

Bold heading: Migrants Inclusion Panel: Roles and responsibilities of migrants inclusion in labour market interactive panel after opening event.

Bold heading: HOME Round Table: HOME round table for foreign young people welcoming place, Modena international friends initiative.

Bold heading: Motors Corner: Corner dedicated to motors with Motor Valley Fest connection.

Previous year’s highlights

Bold heading: 2024 17th Edition: On Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5 17th edition took place inside San Paolo Complex event conceived by Francesco Zarzana organized by Progettorte Officina Culturale with debates meetings with authors leading figures exhibition of 25 publishing houses plus motors corner, with Motor Valley Fest conference Free Professions in Automotive Sector.

Bold heading: 2023 Edition: Buk Festival 2023 with Modena international friends initiative May 7 11:30am HOME round table, interactive panel roles and responsibilities of migrants inclusion in labour market after official opening, ALDA staff welcoming, programme available via click.

Bold heading: 2022 XV Anniversary: From 6th to 8th May 2022 XV anniversary dedicated to small and medium publishing directed by Francesco Zarzana vice-president of ALDA, Human rights during wartime event focusing on violations in Ukraine.

Bold heading: Cultural Impact: Similar to Pordenone Book Festival which redefined identity of manufacturing-focused city with multiplier effect 1 to 7, Buk Festival contributes to enhancement of territory and promotion of local culture attracting visitors.

Official tickets & registration

Bold heading: Official Website: https://www.bukfestival.it/

Bold heading: Contacts: Email segreteria@progettarte.org direzione@progettarte.org, with organization by cultural association Progettiarte.

Bold heading: Organizers: Conceived by Francesco Zarzana under general direction of Rosita Pisacane organized by Progettiarte, with ALDA partnership.

Bold heading: Pricing in USD: Based on previous editions free entry typically, with workshops USD 0 to USD 11 if any. Check official site for 2027 official tickets and registration.

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