Bologna Welcome Festival 2026

Name: Bologna Welcome Festival 2026
Start: 2026-02-27T23:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-28T05:00:00+01:00
Location: Boma Club

Schedule

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Boma Club | Bologna, EM

Join the 4th edition of the Welcome Festival, the largest event of the semester, bringing together new students from UNIBO, AANT, ABABO, BBS and Dams, and many more. Prepare, connect, and relocate in Bologna with everything you need from day one ✨

This year, your 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 gives you everything you need before, during, and after arriving in Bologna so your journey feels like home.
Here’s what’s included in your Welcome Festival Package:

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 ✈️
1. Preparation Guide
Get all essential information to be fully prepared with all responsibilities you need to arrange. Access also valuable podcasts, housing tips, must-have mobile apps, budget templates, citation sites, etc.
2. WhatsApp Community
Connect with new students weeks before you arrive, find your family abroad, and get daily support from our team. Stay up to date with all events and be the first to know when something is organized for new students.

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 🎉
3. Welcome Event
The main welcome event for all new students coming to Bologna for their studies this semester. It’s your chance to meet students from UNIBO, AANT, ABABO, BBS and Dams, at one of the best venues in the city.
4. City Game
Explore the city with a team of 3 to 5 other students while solving a mystery. Discover some great spots in the city that aren’t well known but might just become your new favorites.
𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭: https://events.jointhestudentlife.com/bologna/

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 – 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 ✅
Get access to all events & activities of the semester and feel part of a big community full of students making sure you get the all-in-one experience to settle smootlhy in your new city.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬:
The Semester Pass gives you full access to everything happening for new students from all universities. It’s designed for anyone who wants to make the most of their semester abroad and make sure they don’t miss any of the big nights out 🎉.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:
𝟏. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Including the Welcome Festival Package 2026, all events and activities during Welcome Week, the Semester Kickoff Party (the first & biggest party of the semester), and other gatherings throughout the semester.
𝟐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 | Connect directly with other students
𝟑. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 | Practical advice to help you settle in
𝟒. 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 | Explore the city (play anytime)
𝟓. 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 | An online meetup to connect with all students early

𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞: https://events.jointhestudentlife.com/bologna/

The tickets usually sells out quickly, so securing one guarantees your access to the main event.