Under the Stars of Cinema
Sotto le Stelle del Cinema 2025 in Piazza Maggiore
From June 16 to August 14, Bologna enchants once again with one of its most beloved summer events: 56 evenings of open-air cinema in the stunning setting of Piazza Maggiore, right in the heart of the historic center.
The 2025 edition is closely linked to the prestigious festival Il Cinema Ritrovato, offering a program that celebrates the timeless charm of cinema with restored masterpieces, cine-concerts, and screenings under the stars.
The event will open on Monday, June 16 with Le avventure di Pinocchio by Luigi Comencini, a film version of the famous TV miniseries. A special evening supported by Camst Group, celebrating its 80th anniversary since it was founded in Bologna on June 16, 1945.
The festival will be opened by the Director of the Cineteca di Bologna, Gian Luca Farinelli, followed by a speech from Camst President Francesco Malaguti, who will present the celebratory theme “Il tempo di far bene” – a tribute to educational values and the storytelling power of cinema.