Artisan markets in Bologna
Bologna is one of the Italian cities where contemporary craft is most visible: markets in courtyards, reclaimed spaces, open studios. Here you'll find the next artisan markets in town, with dates, opening hours and tickets, plus workshops run by local Makers for anyone who wants to try making something.
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Questions about markets in Bologna
- When are the artisan markets in Bologna?
- The dates of the next markets in Bologna are listed on this page and kept up to date by the organizers. Each event has its own page with opening hours, address and ticket.
- How much does it cost to visit an artisan market in Bologna?
- Most markets on Handsome are free to enter: the free ticket only sends you a reminder with date, time and address. Where entry is paid, the price is shown on the event page.
- What can you find at an artisan market in Bologna?
- Stands run by people who make things by hand — ceramics, illustration, textiles, jewellery, homeware — often with hands-on workshops you can join and a food area.
- Can you do creative workshops in Bologna outside the markets?
- Yes: on Handsome you can find workshops run by local Makers — a few hours in the studio of someone who does this for a living, materials included.
Read before you go
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- Exhibitors at Bologna's craft markets: turning a stall into bookings
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