Incanti e Mercanti - Antique Market
The antique, vintage, and modern market in the historic centre of Budrio
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date
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About Incanti e Mercanti
A Monthly Market in the Heart of Budrio
Once a month, on the third Sunday, the historic centre of Budrio (Metropolitan City of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna) comes alive with Incanti e Mercanti, the market dedicated to antiques and items from yesteryear. Stalls and stands extend from the historic squares to Piazzale della Gioventù, occupying a route that includes Piazza Filopanti, Via Bissolati, Via Marconi, Via Verdi, and Piazza Matteotti. An entire morning (and a full day in non-summer months) to spend strolling among the goods displayed outdoors, in a compact and welcoming urban setting.
What You'll Find Among the Stalls
With about 250 exhibitors, Incanti e Mercanti is one of the richest markets in the Bolognese plain. The offering is wide and varied, designed for both the experienced collector and the curious visitor:
- Antiques: furniture, decorative items, and period objects;
- Vintage and Modern Items: 20th-century design pieces, retro clothing, and accessories;
- Reuse and Garage Sales: the corner dedicated to second-hand items and small bargains;
- Hobbies and Creativity: crafts, small productions, and curiosities.
Among the stalls, it's not uncommon to find used books, vinyl records, prints, ceramics, vintage linens, and many other objects that tell stories of the past.
A Tradition of the Pro Loco of Budrio
The market is organized by the Pro Loco of Budrio, which manages the monthly event and enlivens its calendar throughout the year. Incanti e Mercanti has become a reference point for antique lovers in the metropolitan area of Bologna, attracting visitors from neighbouring towns in the plain. For those who enjoy leisurely browsing, it's also an opportunity to discover Budrio, a town known for its historic centre and its musical tradition linked to the ocarina.
When to Go
The event takes place every third Sunday of the month, from early morning. During the summer months of June, July, and August, the market is held only in the morning; for the rest of the year, it continues all day. Admission is always free.
Incanti e Mercanti — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Incanti e Mercanti continues the monthly event that has enlivened the historic centre of Budrio every third Sunday of the month for years. The dates for the season include, among others, March 15th, April 19th, May 17th, and June 21st, 2026. The exhibition route winds through Piazza Filopanti, Via Bissolati, Via Marconi, Via Verdi, and Piazza Matteotti, up to Piazzale della Gioventù.
As it is a market, there is no artistic program: the "program" is the exhibition itself, with about 250 stalls of antiques, modern items, vintage, reuse, hobbies, and the garage sale corner. Admission is free. In June, July, and August, the hours are reduced to the morning only.
Programme Incanti e Mercanti 2026
Incanti e Mercanti is an antique market and does not feature a show program: the attraction is the display of stalls in the historic centre.
2026 Dates (third Sunday of the month)
- Sunday, March 15th, 2026
- Sunday, April 19th, 2026
- Sunday, May 17th, 2026
- Sunday, June 21st, 2026
The calendar continues every third Sunday in other months of the year as well. Hours: from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (in the summer months of June, July, and August, only in the morning, until 1:00 PM). For updated dates and confirmation in case of bad weather, please contact the Pro Loco of Budrio.
Highlights Incanti e Mercanti 2026
- About 250 exhibitors of antiques, vintage, and modern items
- Route through the historic centre between Piazza Filopanti, Via Marconi, Via Verdi, and Piazza Matteotti
- Garage sale corner and reuse and creativity section
- Free admission, every third Sunday of the month
Prices Incanti e Mercanti 2026
Practical information — Incanti e Mercanti
How to Get There
Budrio is located in the plain northeast of Bologna, in Emilia-Romagna. By car, it can be reached via the SP5 San Vitale; the market occupies the historic centre, so it's best to park in the surrounding areas and continue on foot. By train, Budrio station is served by the Bologna-Portomaggiore railway line (metropolitan service), a short walk from the market squares.
Opening Hours
Every third Sunday of the month. Approximate hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; in the summer months (June, July, August) only in the morning, until 1:00 PM. It is advisable to check if the event is taking place in case of bad weather.
Admission
Free.
Information
Pro Loco of Budrio, tel. +39 051 0220499 / +39 335 5495275.
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Where does it take place — Incanti e Mercanti
Centro storico di Budrio
Piazza Filopanti, 40054 Budrio