Forte dei Marmi Antique Fair
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Heritage Folk traditions

Forte dei Marmi Antique Fair

The monthly antiques and modern design market in the gardens of Piazza Dante, Versilia

Forte dei Marmi — Lucca (046)
Dates 07 Mar — 13 Dec 2026
Location Forte dei Marmi (046)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Forte Antique Fair

One weekend a month, the gardens of Piazza Dante in Forte dei Marmi transform into an open-air salon for lovers of beauty. The Forte Antique Fair gathers around sixty selected exhibitors showcasing period furniture, paintings, prints, silverware, ceramics, jewelry, rare books, sacred art, and vintage pieces. A stroll through the stalls, just a stone's throw from the sea and the famous pier, is a must-attend event from March to December for collectors, curious visitors, and tourists in search of the perfect find.

An antique market with a view of the Versilia sea

In the heart of Forte dei Marmi, the pearl of Versilia in the province of Lucca, the gardens of Piazza Dante host one of the most popular antique fairs on the Tuscan coast once a month. The Forte dei Marmi Antique Fair — also known as the Forte Antique Market — is a recurring event that enlivens the weekend with stalls, open-air displays, and the relaxed atmosphere of an elegant yet unpretentious seaside resort.

What you will find among the stalls

The exhibitors, a group of about sixty qualified professionals, offer an assortment ranging from fine antiques to small modern design pieces. Among the stalls, you can find:

  • Period furniture and home decor
  • Paintings, prints, and sacred art
  • Silverware, ceramics, and glassware
  • Jewelry, watches, and vintage costume jewelry
  • Rare books, magazines, and collectible items
  • Modern design and 20th-century vintage pieces

It is the ideal place for those looking for a unique item, for experienced collectors, or simply for those who want to browse and soak up some history between a walk along the promenade and a stop at the pier.

When it takes place

The fair follows a regular schedule: it is held on the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, from March to December. In January and February, the event takes a winter break. The stalls remain open all day, from morning to evening, making it easy to combine your visit with a day at the beach or a trip to Versilia.

A staple in the Forte calendar

The Antique Fair is part of the rich agenda of events in the Municipality of Forte dei Marmi, alongside the famous Tuesday and Saturday market in Piazza Marconi and the season's cultural initiatives. For visitors, it represents an opportunity to discover the most authentic and refined soul of Versilia, away from luxury boutiques and immersed in the charm of objects that tell stories of bygone eras. The setting of the shaded, central Piazza Dante gardens makes strolling through the stalls pleasant in every season, from spring to autumn.

Forte Antique Fair — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Forte dei Marmi Antique Fair confirms its usual monthly schedule: the event takes place on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month, from March to December, in the gardens of Piazza Dante. January and February are excluded due to the winter break. Each day, about sixty exhibitors offer antiques, modern design, and vintage items from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with free admission.

The complete 2026 calendar for the Forte dei Marmi Antique Fair is already published. The event takes place in the gardens of Piazza Dante, in the center of Forte, once a month from March to December, opening on the Saturday and Sunday of the second weekend. The stalls, featuring about sixty exhibitors, remain open from morning to evening with free admission.

The confirmed dates for 2026 are: March 7-8, April 11-12, May 9-10, June 7-8, July 13-14, August 8-9, September 12-13, October 10-11, November 7-8, and December 12-13.

Programme Forte Antique Fair 2026

2026 Antique Fair Calendar

The event repeats every month with the same format: antique, modern design, and vintage stalls in the gardens of Piazza Dante, Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

  • March — Saturday 7 and Sunday 8
  • April — Saturday 11 and Sunday 12
  • May — Saturday 9 and Sunday 10
  • June — Saturday 7 and Sunday 8
  • July — Saturday 13 and Sunday 14
  • August — Saturday 8 and Sunday 9
  • September — Saturday 12 and Sunday 13
  • October — Saturday 10 and Sunday 11
  • November — Saturday 7 and Sunday 8
  • December — Saturday 12 and Sunday 13

There are no editions in January and February.

Highlights Forte Antique Fair 2026

The 2026 calendar opens with the first edition of the year on March 7-8 and continues with a monthly appointment until the Christmas weekend of December 12-13. Don't miss the summer markets in July and August, when the Forte is at its liveliest.

Prices Forte Antique Fair 2026

<p>Free admission for all dates.</p>

Practical information — Forte Antique Fair

Location

Giardini di Piazza Dante, in the center of Forte dei Marmi (LU), Versilia. A few minutes' walk from the pier and the seafront.

How to get there

By car: Take the Versilia exit on the A11/A12 motorway, then follow signs for Forte dei Marmi. By train: Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta station on the Genoa-Pisa line, connected to the center by bus and taxi. By plane: Pisa and Florence airports are about an hour away.

Hours and admission

The stalls are generally open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both days. Admission is free.

Information

Tourism Office of the Municipality of Forte dei Marmi — tel. +39 0584 2801 / +39 0584 280269, email [email protected].

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Where does it take place — Forte Antique Fair

Giardini di Piazza Dante

Piazza Dante, 55042 Forte dei Marmi

Contact Forte Antique Fair

Tel
+39 0584 2801

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