After a successful 2025 edition, which saw the greatest Italian galleries and the most important collectors gather in Bologna, Arte Fiera returns from February 6th to 8th, 2026, with Preview on February 5th. This inaugural event marks the beginning of a new cycle, with Davide Ferri (curator of Pittura XXI, a section entirely dedicated to the medium of painting, for the first time) as artistic director. He will be supported by Enea Righi, who will serve as operations director for the fourth year.
Arte Fiera, the longest-running Italian art fair, has once again become an essential event and reference point for the Italian art system, a role it has held since its inception in 1974.
Entrance Times
SPECIAL PREVIEW BY INVITATION
Thursday 5 February: from 11.00 to 12.00
PREVIEW BY INVITATION
Thursday 5 February: 12.00 – 17.00
VERNISSAGE BY INVITATION
Thursday 5 February: from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm
FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY:
– from 11.00 to 12.00 VIP reserved
– from 12.00 to 19.00 open to the public
SATURDAY 7th and SUNDAY 8th FEBRUARY: Â from 11.00 to 19.00
Ticket info
All entrance tickets to Arte Fiera 2026 have been digitalized. The ticket office at the Fair will still be open for on-site purchase and for tickets subject to discounts and agreements.
However, we suggest, when possible, to purchase the ticket online in order to avoid long lines.
Check the available entrance tickets and purchase your  ONLINE TICKET   for entry to the Fair.
- Full day ticket:  €  27.00Â
- Subscriptions:
–  3 days  (1 entry per day):  €37.00
–  2 days  (1 entry per day):  €33.00 - Children up to 10 years old:  free entry
The purchase of the daily ticket entitles you to discounted entry to all the museums of the Modern and Contemporary Art Area of ​​the Bologna Musei Institution  and  Genus Bononiae , according to their respective opening hours.
