In short About the experience
Great wines, great jokes, perfect pairing. The Australian sensation, An Idiot's Guide to Wine, is making its way to Bologna to deliver an evening of comedy and wine tasting, performed live by a local comedian in Italian. Guests will have the opportunity to sample 5 different wine varietals from around the world while enjoying a hilarious stand-up show using material written by Merrick Watts. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a total beginner, you'll giggle and gulp your way through a night where the hardest part will be not to spill your wine while laughing.
Produced by Fever. Written by Merrick Watts, performed by a local comedian. Developed by Grapes of Mirth.
Experience highlights

Where Wine Meets Wit
A hilarious stand-up show performed by a local comedian, paired with a tasting of 5 different wine varietals.

Five Wines, Five Stories
A tasting journey packed with distinct flavors and stories from around the world.

Big Laughs, Local Talent
Performed live by a local comedian, using material from Merrick Watts, the world's only WSET Level 3 comedian. Expect a proper stand-up show, not a dry wine lecture.

Perfect for any crew
Date night, catch-up with friends or a solo night out. However you come, you'll leave with a smile.
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On the day How it works

Arrive early & settle in
Doors open ahead of the show. Make sure you arrive early to grab your spot. Seating is assigned by our team on a first-come, first-served basis and may be shared with other guests.

Sip, swirl & laugh
Enjoy a 70-minute stand-up set while you taste 5 different wines from around the world.

Leave as a (slightly cheeky) expert
Pick up genuine wine know-how with zero snobbery, just laughs.
About the venueDumBO
DumBO is a temporary urban regeneration space. It occupies nearly 40,000 square meters a few hundred meters from the city's center and Central Station. The facility, born from a redevelopment project of former industrial warehouses, hosts transversal and ever-changing activities related to culture, art, social innovation, labor, music and sports.
Address
Via Camillo Casarini 19, 40131
Parking
No on-site parking; the nearest is Parcheggio Tanari.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
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