Antiquari in Piazza
The antique market on the second Sunday of the month in Sant'Ilario d'Enza
About Antiquari in Piazza
A Sunday among the antique stalls
Antiquari in Piazza is the historic antique market in Sant'Ilario d'Enza, in the low plains of the province of Reggio Emilia, in Emilia-Romagna. Every second Sunday of the month, except August, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Roma, and the streets of the historic center are filled with stalls from about 150 professional exhibitors with regular licenses, in a route that crosses the heart of the town along the Via Emilia, halfway between Reggio Emilia and Parma.
Forty Years of History (1986-2026)
The market was born on April 13, 1986, with about fifty exhibitors spread across Piazza della Repubblica. Over four decades, the initiative has grown to triple the number of stalls, becoming a reference point for collectors and enthusiasts from all over the area. In 2026, the event celebrates its fortieth anniversary, a milestone celebrated by the local press as one of the most vibrant and long-lasting realities in the Val d'Enza calendar.
What to find among the stalls
The offering is typical of quality antiques and modern items, with a curated selection spanning different eras:
- Furniture and furnishings, including 1960s and 1970s styles
- Books, antique prints, and frames
- Vinyl records and vintage toys
- Ceramics, clocks, and traditional kitchenware
- Fabrics, lace, wrought iron, and small collectibles
- Selected vintage clothing items
A stroll through the center of Sant'Ilario
More than just a fair, Antiquari in Piazza is an opportunity to enjoy a Sunday outdoors in the center of Sant'Ilario d'Enza: a leisurely stroll among the stalls, searching for the right item or simply for the pleasure of browsing. The event is organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Sant'Ilario d'Enza and represents one of the most cherished commercial and social events for the local community.
Antiquari in Piazza — edition 2026
The Fortieth Anniversary Edition
2026 is a special year for Antiquari in Piazza: the market celebrates its fortieth anniversary, since that first event on April 13, 1986, with about fifty stalls. Today, there are about 150 exhibitors, and the event fills Piazza della Repubblica and Via Roma one Sunday a month.
The 2026 Calendar
The Sundays in 2026 are: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13. At each event, you can find vintage furniture and furnishings, vinyl records, books, prints, ceramics, clocks, fabrics, and small collectibles. Admission is always free.
Programme Antiquari in Piazza 2026
A Typical Day
At each monthly edition, from morning until late afternoon, the stalls of the approximately 150 professional exhibitors occupy Piazza della Repubblica, Via Roma, and the streets of the historic center of Sant'Ilario d'Enza.
- Vintage furniture and furnishings, including 1960s and 1970s styles
- Books, antique prints, and frames
- Vinyl records and vintage toys
- Ceramics, clocks, and traditional kitchenware
- Fabrics, lace, wrought iron, and small collectibles
- Selected vintage clothing
Next event: Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Highlights Antiquari in Piazza 2026
Prices Antiquari in Piazza 2026
Practical information — Antiquari in Piazza
When
Every second Sunday of the month, except August. For 2026 the dates are: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13.
Where
Piazza della Repubblica, Via Roma, and historic center of Sant'Ilario d'Enza (RE), 42049.
How to get there
Sant'Ilario d'Enza is located along the Via Emilia (SS9), about 17 km from Reggio Emilia towards Parma. By car, it can be reached from the Terre di Canossa-Campegine exit of the A1 motorway. Sant'Ilario d'Enza train station is on the Milan-Bologna line.
Admission
Free and open admission.
Contacts
Municipality of Sant'Ilario d'Enza, tel. +39 0522 902811. Exhibitor information: 351 5859840 (Paolo), 347 4590780 (Marco).
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Where does it take place — Antiquari in Piazza
Piazza della Repubblica e centro storico
Piazza della Repubblica, 42049 Sant'Ilario d'Enza