Eufonica - Exhibition of Music and its Professions

Eufonica, the music exhibition in Bologna

Eufonica - Exhibition of Music and its Professions is the event conceived and organized by BolognaFiere that every spring brings the entire world of music to the exhibition halls of Bologna: instruments, training, lutherie, industry publishing, technological innovation, and the professions surrounding the music industry. It takes place in the Municipality of Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna, a city recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Music.

An exhibition for those who live and work in music

Eufonica was created as an exhibition and professional space aimed at a broad and diverse audience: musicians and students, journalists and industry professionals, artisans and luthiers, producers, publishers, technicians, and cultural operators. With over 300 events scheduled, the exhibition alternates training moments and discussion opportunities with live performances, making the behind-the-scenes of the music industry accessible to everyone.

The areas and new features

The exhibition path is divided into macro-areas dedicated to training, musical instruments, lutherie, publishing, services for entertainment, and innovation. Among the events that characterize the exhibition:

• Drum Show, the international area dedicated to drums and percussion, with the Dom Famularo Memorial Day featuring masterclasses, a competition, and a final show;
• Guitar Show, the space dedicated to guitars and lutherie, coinciding with the Guitar Week of the Bologna Conservatory;
• MEI - Meeting of Independent Labels, a long-standing partner of the exhibition;
• Vinyl Experience, an experiential journey on the cultural value of vinyl;
• the International Lutherie Competitions for bowed and plucked instruments.

Concerts, masterclasses, and training

Alongside the exhibition areas, Eufonica offers a packed program of concerts, performances by music schools, workshops, conferences, and seminars. The exhibition is also an opportunity for training and orientation for young musicians and for those who wish to approach music professions, from lutherie to management, from production to publishing.

Bologna City of Music

It is no coincidence that Eufonica takes place in Bologna: since 2006, the Emilian city has been a UNESCO Creative City of Music, an award that celebrates a vibrant musical tradition made up of theaters, a conservatory, schools, clubs, and festivals. The exhibition fits into this context as an annual showcase for a sector that in Italy counts thousands of professionals and enthusiasts.