Cortonantiquaria 2026

Italy’s longest-running event dedicated to the world of antiques returns to Cortona for its 64th edition

Cortonantiquaria returns in 2026, confirming its place as one of Italy’s most important events for lovers of antiques, collecting and art. Founded in 1963, the exhibition market continues to be a point of reference for the sector, enhancing the deep connection between Cortona, its history and the tradition of antique art.

The exhibition route takes place inside the Sant’Agostino Conference Centre, where selected antique dealers present paintings, furnishings, sculptures, jewellery, art objects, silverware, antique furniture and collectors’ pieces. The visit becomes an opportunity to discover works and objects from different periods in one of the most evocative settings of Cortona’s historic centre.

Promoted by the Municipality of Cortona together with Cortona Sviluppo, under the artistic direction of Furio Velona, the event once again confirms its cultural role, accompanying the exhibition with a rich calendar of side events.

SIDE EVENTS

Friday 28 August
5:30 PM
OPENING CEREMONY OF CORTONANTIQUARIA 2026
Sant’Agostino Conference Centre
Admission by invitation

Sunday 30 August
9:15 PM
YOUNG TALENTS
Piano and voice duo with Danis Pagani and Maria Angelica Rossi
Church of San Domenico
Free admission

Monday 31 August
5:30 PM
THE IMAGINARY COLLECTION OF AN ART LOVER
Meeting with Genoese antique dealer Pietro Porcelli
Sant’Agostino Conference Centre
Free admission

Monday 7 September
5:30 PM
THE CIRCULATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE IN 2026: THE YEAR OF THE COPERNICAN REVOLUTION?
Lecture by Emanuele Spina
Sant’Agostino Conference Centre
Free admission

Wednesday 9 September
9:00 PM
THE CARABINIERE’S PHOTOGRAPH
The story of Salvo D’Acquisto and my father
Piazza del Duomo
Free admission

Thursday 10 September
9:30 PM
NOTRE DAME DE PARIS – OPERA MUSICAL
New production by Matteo Angeletti and Masque Produzioni Teatrali
Piazza Signorelli
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Friday 11 September
9:30 PM
PUPO 50 WORLD TOUR – STORY OF A TIGHTROPE WALKER
Pupo in concert
Piazza Signorelli
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Saturday 12 September
9:00 PM
CORTONANTIQUARIA AWARD 2026
With a concert by the All Times Orchestra
Piazza Signorelli
Free admission