Artistic director Mauro Meneghelli introduces the 24th edition of Gender Bender Festival

The 24rd edition of Gender Bender is just around the corner: here is all the information on prices, how to purchase tickets, and how to participate in the events in program!
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From October 29th to November 7th, the festival returns to bring the city of Bologna to life!

The call for applications is now open for the Choreographic laboratory by Daniele Ninarello, a free dance laboratory series culminating in a performance, open to the public, that explores the concepts of proximity, interdependence, and transindividuality.

Are you a young italian choreographer under the age of 35? The DNAppunti coreografici Call for entries offers you an opportunity to be supported and develope your artistic creation! The deadline for the application is April 13rd, 2026.

GENDER BENDER MARATHON

Gender Bender warms up its muscles together with the audience, companies, and staff!

Artistic director Mauro Meneghelli introduces the 23rd edition of Gender Bender Festival

The 23rd edition of Gender Bender is just around the corner: here is all the information on prices, how to purchase tickets, and how to participate in the events in program!

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