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 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.
