FuoriBif&st: 130 events across Bari’s cultural spaces, shops and

Overview

From 21 to 28 March 2026, FuoriBif&st activates Bari with a city-wide program that complements the Bif&st: screenings, exhibitions, music and urban happenings across bookstores, cinemas, shops, bistros, museums, squares and the waterfront.

What to expect

The festival program blends cinema and visual arts with music, debates and urban projects. Key figures include:

• Over 130 events: film screenings, curated selections, film forums and documentaries spanning independent cinema, short films, local productions and thematic retrospectives.
• About 50 exhibitions and installations — photography, visual art, film posters and thematic window displays that turn city venues into visual narratives.
• More than 40 musical events: concerts, DJ sets and live film soundtracks that reinterpret cinema through music.
• Over 30 talks and public conversations with authors, researchers and cultural operators on cinema, technology, urban change and contemporary storytelling.
• Workshops and training sessions focused on film crafts and audiovisual technologies for students, young people and enthusiasts.

Locations and highlights

The program is spread across multiple city areas and developed in collaboration with cultural operators, local businesses and associations. Highlights include screenings in unconventional settings such as the San Girolamo waterfront and public animation with street performers, clown acts and musical shows in central squares.

Why attend

FuoriBif&st functions as an urban platform that uses cinema to connect disciplines, places and communities. It’s an opportunity to discover films, meet creators, join practical workshops and experience the city from fresh perspectives.

Practical details

• Dates: 21–28 March 2026.
• Venues: various locations across the city (bookshops, cinemas, shops, cultural spaces, squares and the waterfront).
• Tickets and prices: a mix of free and paid events — check individual listings for details.
• Full program: consult the official schedule on fuoribifest.it for up-to-date times, repeats and venue information; many events take place in small spaces with daily repetitions.

Practical tips

Check start times in advance, arrive early for limited-capacity venues and use repeated sessions to catch popular talks. For themed interests, explore sections on cinema and technology, photographic exhibitions and live soundtrack events.