Piazza Idea in Bari: family programme (14-16 May 2026)

Piazza Idea returns to central Bari with a schedule aimed at families, primary school classes and preschool children. The programme includes creative workshops, film‑location walks and sensory experiences to explore the city in a playful way.

Highlights

• Thursday 14 May – Piazza Cesare Battisti, 10:00–12:00: guided walk “From the Murattian Statutes to today” (booking required, max 20 participants).
• Friday 15 May – Piazza Cesare Battisti and Piazza Umberto
  • 09:00–11:00: “Children and rights”, educational workshop for primary school classes (one class per day).
  • 11:00–13:00: “Bari and cinema”, visit to locations used as film sets (booking required, max 20 participants).
  • 17:00–19:00: experiential walk in Piazza Umberto with sensory activities for adults and children.
• Saturday 16 May – Piazza Cesare Battisti
  • 10:00–13:00: “Listening to the body, finding wellbeing”, theory and practice session on female awareness with breathing exercises (limited places, max 15; bring a small towel or scarf).
  • 15:00–17:00: “Theatres of Bari”, guided route among the city’s historic theatres (booking required, max 20 participants).
  • 17:00–20:00: “English Playtime – Learning English through play”, playful educational workshop for the little ones with games, music and stories.

Practical information

• Location: Piazza Cesare Battisti and Piazza Umberto I, Bari (coordinates: 41.1205095, 16.8674104).
• Who it's for: families, preschool children and primary school classes depending on the activity.
• Cost: most activities are free; a few limited‑capacity workshops may require a fee.
• Booking: required for some activities — sign up in advance to secure a place.
• Tips: arrive a few minutes early; bring a small towel or scarf for the wellbeing session; check for updates in case of bad weather.

How to join: consult the official event schedule for full details and contact information to book. Activities are designed to encourage discovery of the city while keeping children engaged and safe.