Abilmente Autumn Vicenza
The fair of handmade and creativity
About Abilmente
The handmade festival
Abilmente is the fair of creativity and handmade organized by Italian Exhibition Group at the Fiera di Vicenza, in Veneto. With the slogan Where Creative Ideas Are Born, the event is the Italian benchmark for the world of DIY and creative hobbies, capable of attracting thousands of enthusiasts at each edition.
Materials, techniques, and inspiration
In the fair's pavilions, hundreds of exhibitors present the entire universe of handmade crafts: sewing and patchwork, wools and yarns for knitting and crochet, embroidery, beads and jewelry, paper crafts, découpage, and home decoration. Alongside the stalls, themed areas come to life, such as Ideas Avenue, the Quilt Lab, and sections dedicated to yarns, as well as textile installations and collective creative projects.
Courses and workshops for everyone
The heart of Abilmente lies in its practical courses and workshops: hundreds of sessions for all levels, from beginners to experts, where you can learn new techniques guided by teachers and makers. The autumn edition in Vicenza complements the spring one, making the Venetian city a capital of manual creativity twice a year, as part of a national circuit that also includes Rome, Milan, and Turin.
Abilmente — edition 2026
The 2026 autumn edition of Abilmente takes place at the Fiera di Vicenza from October 15 to 18, 2026, under the slogan Where Creative Ideas Are Born. Over 600 exhibitors present materials and techniques for sewing, knitting and crochet, embroidery, paper crafts, beads, and home decoration, while hundreds of courses and workshops accompany visitors of all levels. Among the themed areas are Ideas Avenue, Quilt Lab, and sections dedicated to yarns, along with textile installations and collective creative projects.
Programme Abilmente 2026
When
- Thursday, October 15 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 — Fiera di Vicenza
Sectors and themed areas
- Sewing and patchwork, wools and yarns, embroidery, beads and jewelry, paper crafts and découpage, home decoration
- Special areas: Ideas Avenue, Quilt Lab, yarn sections, and themed creative zones
- Textile installations and collective creative projects
Courses and workshops
- Hundreds of practical courses for all levels, guided by teachers and makers
Workshop schedule and tickets available on the official website.
Highlights Abilmente 2026
Prices Abilmente 2026
Practical information — Abilmente
How to get there
The Fiera di Vicenza is located at Via dell'Oreficeria 16, accessible by car from the ring road and connected to the city center; information on parking and transport is available on the official website.
Tickets
Admission fee applies; tickets and details on workshops are available online. A dedicated app is available to help you navigate the events.
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Where does it take place — Abilmente
Fiera di Vicenza (IEG)
Via dell'Oreficeria 16, 36100 Vicenza