Cortonantiquaria: Cortona’s Celebration of the Antique
Cortonantiquaria returns in 2026, confirming its place as one of Italy’s most important events for lovers of antiques, collecting and art.
Each September, Cortona becomes a meeting place for collectors, dealers and lovers of beautiful objects when Cortonantiquaria brings the world of antiques into the heart of the Tuscan hill town. Founded in 1963, the fair is the longest-running antiques exhibition of its kind in Italy and has become one of Cortona’s signature cultural events.
The 64th edition of Cortonantiquaria takes place from 29 August to 13 September 2026 at the historic Centro Convegni Sant’Agostino, with more than 20 exhibitors and selected antique dealers present pieces gathered from different periods and traditions. From paintings to jewellery, furnishings to sculptures and art objects to silverware, are all displayed within the former convent, with its atmospheric church and cloister, adding a sense of history to the objects on display in one of Cortona’s most evocative settings.
The fair offers an eclectic journey through the decorative arts. Among the highlights this year are a rare nineteenth-century Heriz-Serapi carpet from Persia, an unusual collection of early twentieth-century wax fruits and flowers, a seventeenth-century Genoese articulated processional mannequin depicting the Madonna, and an imposing seventeenth-century sacristy cabinet decorated with lacquer and period paintings.
The 2026 fair also forms part of a particularly rich cultural season in Cortona. Visitors can combine it with the major Gino Severini: Modernity as Dialogue exhibition at the MAEC, celebrating the Cortona-born artist on the 60th anniversary of his death. A combined ticket for the two exhibitions is available during the fair, making it an especially attractive pairing for anyone interested in art and collecting.
Cortonantiquaria is therefore more than an antiques market. It is an annual celebration of craftsmanship, collecting and the enduring appeal of objects that have survived generations—and, in Cortona, a perfect excuse to spend a few days immersed in the art and atmosphere of Tuscany.
Team, 25/08/2026 18:01:09
