Salone dell’Alto Artigianato 2026

Salone dell’Alto Artigianato is an exhibition celebrating Italian craftsmanship, held each October in Venice’s historic Arsenale since its debut in 2023, using the restored Tese delle Nappe and San Cristoforo pavilions, around 7,000 square meters of Arsenale space, as its venue.

The event showcases handcrafted work from across Italy spanning textiles, ceramics, blown glass, jewelry, designer furniture, leather goods, musical instruments and traditional Venetian crafts such as lacework and lagoon boatbuilding. Recognized by the Veneto Region as an official international trade fair, it has grown quickly since its first edition, drawing around 160 exhibitors and roughly 14,000 visitors in 2025, with further growth expected for its fourth edition in 2026. It serves as a showcase for regional artisanal traditions and a meeting point for makers, buyers and craft enthusiasts.