Caserta Vintage Fair

A journey into the past near Caserta

The Caserta Vintage Fair takes place in the halls of the A1Expò Exhibition Centre in San Marco Evangelista, in the province of Caserta, just a few hundred metres from the Caserta Sud motorway exit. Over the years, it has become one of the most popular events in Campania for lovers of antiques, mid-century modern design, and objects with a story to tell. In February 2026, the event marked its twenty-second edition, a testament to its constant growth fueled by word-of-mouth among collectors and enthusiasts.

Over 300 exhibitors and dozens of themed areas

Each edition brings together more than 300 exhibitors from across Southern Italy, spread over thousands of square metres of indoor space and organized into themed areas. The selection ranges from antique furniture and ceramics to mid-century design pieces, bric-a-brac, artisanal crafts, and specialized collector showcases.

• Antiques and mid-century modern: furniture, lamps, ceramics, and home decor
• Retro clothing and fashion: vintage garments, accessories, bags, and costume jewellery
• Vinyl, books, and prints: collectible records, magazines, and publications
• Toys, retrogaming, and modelling: classic consoles, action figures, and scale models
• Collectibles: numismatics, watches, and rare items
• Classic cars and motorcycles: a space dedicated to historic vehicles and spare parts

More than just a market: music, food, and family fun

The fair is more than just buying and selling. Throughout the halls, DJ sets spin the atmosphere of the eighties and nineties—in the September 2025 edition, the console was helmed by Enzo Rossi—while a spacious food court allows visitors to take a break without leaving the exhibition centre. With affordable entry and free admission for children under twelve, it is a family-friendly outing; dogs are welcome if kept on a leash and muzzled.

The 2026 calendar

The Vintage Fair returns to A1Expò several times a year, following the rhythm of the exhibition season. In 2026, the Valentine's Day and Carnival edition, dubbed «Carneval in Love» (14-15 February), and the three-day May Day long weekend (1-3 May), which closed the 2025/2026 season, have already taken place. After the summer break, the next date is set for 12 and 13 September 2026, with continuous opening hours from 10:00 to 20:00.

Reuse, sustainability, and nerd culture

Behind the hunt for a bargain lies a clear philosophy championed by the organizers: vintage as a concrete form of reuse and sustainability. Buying a second-hand garment, restoring a lamp, or bringing a nineties console back to life means extending the lifespan of objects. Alongside this, the fair has recently opened an area dedicated to nerd culture, featuring comics, video games, and toys that appeal to younger generations and have quickly found a dedicated audience.

San Marco Evangelista and the Caserta area

The municipality of San Marco Evangelista, with just over six thousand inhabitants in the industrial belt south of Caserta, owes much of its fame to the A1Expò exhibition centre, which hosts fairs, trade shows, and the Christmas Village throughout the year. Its location is ideal for combining a visit with a day in the rest of Campania: the Royal Palace of Caserta and its park are just a ten-minute drive away, while the Belvedere of San Leucio and the Campanian Amphitheatre of Santa Maria Capua Vetere complete an itinerary spanning Bourbon heritage and Roman archaeology.