Cersaie 2026: Complete Guide
Dates, Halls & Where to Stay

From September 21 to 25, 2026, Bologna once again becomes the world’s capital of ceramics and bathroom design with the 43rd edition of Cersaie. Five days during which the BolognaFiere exhibition centre fills up with exhibitors, professionals and visitors from all over the world. Here’s the complete guide to planning your visit: dates, halls, how to get there and where to stay without wasting time on logistics.

What is Cersaie?

Cersaie is the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, promoted by Confindustria Ceramica and organised by Edi.Cer. For over forty years it has been the benchmark event for anyone working in surfaces, tiles and bathroom design: architects, interior designers, retailers, installers and construction companies travel to Bologna from dozens of countries to discover new products and attend the extensive conference programme dedicated to architecture and design.

Cersaie 2026 dates

The 2026 edition runs from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September, with the following hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

A useful note if you’ve attended previous editions: the 2026 calendar has been moved forward by about a week compared to its usual late-September slot, because BolognaFiere will host the Davis Cup finals for three consecutive editions starting this year. Double-check the new dates before booking.

“Five days to discover the future of ceramics and interior design up close.” — Bologna Fair Tower

Tickets and registration: how to get in

Entry to Cersaie is free, but online registration on the fair’s official website is mandatory: no on-site registration is available. Your personal ticket arrives by email and is valid for all five days of the fair. For 2026, the registration platform typically opens from July onward — it’s worth registering early to avoid a last-minute rush.

Cersaie 2026 halls: finding your way around

The exhibition centre puts on around 16 halls spanning over 150,000 sqm of exhibition space. Here’s how the main product categories are laid out:

• Ceramic tiles and coverings — Halls 14, 16, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 36 and 37
• Non-ceramic materials (marble, natural stone, wood, laminates) — Halls 31 and 32
• Interior and exterior finishes — Hall 31
• Bathroom fixtures and furnishings — Halls 21, 22, 30 and 32
• Installation Sector, with live tile-laying demonstrations — Hall 19

Getting to BolognaFiere

By train

From Bologna Central Station, the exhibition centre is about 4 km away and can be reached by TPER bus lines 35 and 38 from Piazzale Medaglie d’Oro, by taxi (around 10 minutes, fixed fare), or on foot in about 30 minutes.

By plane

Bologna “Guglielmo Marconi” Airport is about 8.5 km from the fairgrounds. The most convenient connection is the Marconi Express, the people mover that reaches Bologna Central Station in just 7 minutes, from where you can continue by bus or taxi.

By car

Take the “Bologna Fiera” exit off the A14 motorway; parking is available near the exhibition centre during the event. Allow extra time, especially on the busiest days of the fair.

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Where to stay near the fairgrounds: Bologna Fair Tower

Five full days on the exhibition floor deserve a base that removes logistical friction, not adds to it. Bologna Fair Tower is a 5-minute walk from BolognaFiere’s main entrance — no shuttles, no queues, no traffic: step outside and you’re already at the fair. The rooms — Bologna, Mary and San Luca — are tailored for business travellers: private bathroom, terrace, fast Wi‑Fi for working late, and a coffee & tea corner to start early before the gates open.

• 5-minute walk to BolognaFiere — the most practical base for all 5 days of Cersaie
• Rooms with private bathroom, terrace and complimentary coffee & tea
• Direct booking — no commission, no middlemen
• Available for the full Cersaie run: September 21–25, 2026