From May 15 to 17, 2026, the Bologna Exhibition Center will host Guitar Show, the eagerly awaited trade fair dedicated to the world of guitars, basses, amplification, and effects.
The event is open to luthiers, craftsmen, modders, private shops, and collectors, and is one of the largest music fairs in Europe. Guitar Show will be hosted in pavilions 31, 32, and 33 of BolognaFiere and will be a meeting point aimed at promoting networking between exhibitors, distributors, buyers, and retailers.
Guitar Show in Bologna
Guitar Show will welcome hundreds of exhibitors ready to present thousands of electric, acoustic, and classical instruments to the public to see and try out, as well as accessories, used and vintage items, prestigious brands, and artisans.
Alongside these, there will be amplifiers and effects. There will be side events, concerts, demonstrations, and the presence of many artists from all over the world, meetings with manufacturers and luthiers, and a full program of masterclasses with the participation of the best professionals in the industry.
The event will take place simultaneously with Eufonica, the fair dedicated to ‘Making Music’, with institutions, music schools, trade associations, record labels and much more. Guitar Show will be held from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 May 2026 at BolognaFiere. Open from 10am to 7pm.
GUITAR SHOW OFFER
Rooms from €44.00 (per day, per person)
*Rates are per person, per day (with at least 2 people staying in the room) and are available subject to availability.
Included in the price:
- Overnight stay in the chosen room type with the possibility of access to the hotel at any time of day or night
- Rich sweet and savoury buffet breakfast, with exquisite homemade cakes, soft croissants, yoghurt, muesli, cereals, fresh fruit and also cold cuts and cheeses for lovers of stronger flavours
- Large free outdoor car park (and when it's full, a large public car park in front of the hotel)
- Free SKY package
- FREE Wi-Fi connection in the room and in the common areas
- Free Minibar
- Free access to our well-equipped gym, open every day from 6 am to 11 pm
- SHUTTLE SERVICE from / to the Fiera every day
