BolognaFiere — International Exhibition Center

BolognaFiere is one of Italy’s most important international exhibition centers, located at Viale della Fiera 20 on Bologna’s ring road. The complex is easily accessible from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport and from the historic city center via direct public transport links.

The Exhibition Complex

With over 375,000 square meters of total area spread across 16 or more specialized halls, BolognaFiere ranks among Europe’s largest trade fair complexes. Its infrastructure hosts thousands of exhibitors and hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, serving sectors from cosmetics and organic food to art, design, and technology.

Cultural Significance

BolognaFiere is the home of Arte Fiera, Italy’s oldest international fair dedicated to modern and contemporary art, established in 1974. Over five decades Arte Fiera has shaped the Italian art market and brought global galleries, collectors, and institutions to Bologna every year. The fair sits at the intersection of commerce and culture in a city the UNESCO has recognized as a Creative City of Music — where the calendar of trade events consistently intersects with the broader cultural life of Emilia-Romagna.

Major Events Hosted

Beyond Arte Fiera, BolognaFiere regularly hosts Cosmoprof Worldwide (one of the world’s leading professional beauty trade shows), SANA (Europe’s leading natural and organic products fair), BolognaFiere Childrens Book Fair, and dozens of international B2B events across the year.

Location & Access

Viale della Fiera 20, 40128 Bologna (BO), Italy. Served by bus lines from Bologna Centrale railway station and a dedicated shuttle from the airport.