ASLD & BMOCA do Arte Fiera, Bologna
Monday, February 2-Monday, February 9, 2026 | 7 days, 7 nights
Double Room (per person): $4000 ($5000 after 9/1/25)*
Single Room: $4500 ($5500 after 9/1/25)*
Travel to Italy with us, and explore its oldest art fair, Arte Fiera, in Bologna, Italy from February 6 to 8, 2026. Arte Fiera is Italy’s longest-running fair and one of the very first to open in Europe. Especially strong in modern art and post-war masters—but also receptive to the latest contemporary trends—it has been a reference point for the Italian and international art scene since 1974.The fair showcases art works by emerging and modern artists in contemporary art, broken into thematic zones.
One of Bologna’s main attractions—famous all over the world—is food, and Arte Fiera is worthy of its native city, with each addition creating unique partnerships to highlight the culinary arts as part of the fair’s attractions.
While the details for the 2026 program haven’t been announced yet, we know it’s going to be an amazing opportunity to experience a great city and great art.
* Please note there is a price increase for bookings initiated after 9/1/2025. Prices include 7 nights hotel, all museum, art fair, and tour fees, transportation, interpretation, most meals. Prices do not include airfare, airport transfers, visas. Please note, if you choose to add days to your trip, you are responsible for your own hotel arrangements.
$2000 to hold your spot ($500 non refundable), balance of $2500 due October 15, 2025. More important payment details and cancellation policy included in the REGISTRATION FORM.
***Prices include 7 nights hotel, all museum, art fair, tour, and cooking class fees, cinema ticket, transportation, interpretation, meals as follows–all breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners. Prices do not include airfare, airport transfers, visas.
For information or to reserve your spot, contact Rachel Basye, r.basye@asld.org.
DRAFT ITINERARY (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Monday, 2 February, 2026
Arrive in Bologna, check in at hotel
Join fellow travelers for a welcome reception and dinner
Tuesday, 3 February
Acclimate to the to the area with a tour, including a visit to the Mercato dell’Antiquariato and a walk through Il Portico up to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca for breathtaking views of the City.
Wednesday, 4 February
Acquaint yourself with the city’s galleries, experience Bologna’s legendary gastronomy through a market tour and cooking class, then view a movie at Cinema Modernissimo, an arthouse historic cinema reopened by Martin Scorsese in 2023.
Thursday, 5 February
Travel to the northern part of the city, for a tour of the Manifattura delle Arti complex, home to MAMbo. Later in the day, visit artist studios.
Friday, 6 February
Arte Fiera Opening events (schedule to come).
Saturday, 7 February
Arte Fiera (schedule to come); free time to do any final shopping and sightseeing.
Sunday, 8 February
Arte Fiera closes. Celebrate the trip with an early dinner, then final packing and preparations for departure.
Monday, 9 February
Departure
