From May 15 to 17 2026 in Bologna – UNESCO Creative City of Music, at Pavilion 33 of BolognaFiere, the fourth edition of Eufonica will take place.
For the second consecutive year, EUFONICA will run concurrently with the Guitar Show and in collaboration with MEI – Meeting of Independent Record Labels, bringing to Bologna some of the most significant artistic, production, and creative pathways in today’s Italian independent music scene, generating a unique “Music Ecosystem” for exhibitors and visitors alike.
With over 300 events on the calendar, EUFONICA confirms itself as an ideal exhibition space for networking and growth opportunities for those who live and work in the music industry.
Among the highlights and new features of this edition:
- the Drum Show, a new international exhibition area dedicated to drums and percussion, enriched by the Dom Famularo Memorial Day, an event featuring masterclasses, a competition, and a final show
- the Vinyl Experience – an experiential journey exploring the cultural value of vinyl
- two International Luthiery Competitions for bowed and plucked instruments
- the ESTA International Conference – European String Teachers Association, held on the occasion of the Association’s 50th anniversary
- events promoted by SIEM (Italian Society for Music Education) and Intrecci di Corde: the first edition of the festival of Italian music schools dedicated to string instruments, in collaboration with AIdSM – Italian Association of Music Schools, and COMUSICA – Coordination of Musical Orientation
Thanks to the collaboration with the “G.B. Martini” Conservatory of Bologna, the Guitar Week is also confirmed for the 2026 edition, featuring concerts by Conservatory students dedicated to classical and jazz guitar.
In addition, the Music Fair and its professions renew their collaboration with INDIRE (National Institute for Documentation, Innovation and Educational Research) for an extensive program of conferences, workshops, and calls for papers focused on the relationship between music, education, innovation, and inclusion.
The full program, continuously updated, is available on the Eufonica website.
Map
Eufonica
Bologna Fiere | Ingresso, Piazza della Costituzione 1
40128 Bologna
Telephone: +39 051282216
Email: eufonica@bolognafiere.it
Site/minisite/other: https://www.eufonica.it/home/14159.html
Interests
- Music & Exhibition
Insights
The Vinyl Market Berlin, an international format dedicated to vinyl culture, officially joins the program of Eufonica 2026, bringing to Bologna an experience that combines music, sonic research, and musical community.
- Friday 15 May, 3:30 pm: “Independent Labels and New Models of Visibility” – a panel dedicated to the freedom of independent labels, the role of social media, and new models of music promotion without the traditional support of radio and mainstream media. Info and reservations through the Eufonica website.
- Friday 15 from 5:00 pm and Saturday 16 May from 3:00 pm: workshop “The Art of Sampling with Lucretio” dedicated to analog machines, curated by Lucretio (The Analogue Cops). Info and reservations through the Eufonica website.
Lucretio, stage name of Domenico Cipriani, is an Italian DJ and producer, one half of the duo The Analogue Cops and a key figure in the European underground techno scene. Born in Padua and based in Berlin for many years, he is known for his strongly analog approach, a raw and minimal sound, and more than 100 productions released on vinyl. Founder of the Restoration label, he has collaborated with artists such as Blawan, Steffi, and Objekt, and is recognized as one of the leading advocates of analog hardware and vinyl culture.
