The Padua Guitar Show is the unmissable event for guitar and bass enthusiasts, with lots of live music and many national and international exhibitors of prestigious brands.
The great event for lovers of music and musical instruments, now the most important and eagerly awaited in Northern Italy, is scheduled for May 18th and 19thand will take place as usual in the pavilions of Padua Faira location that has already proven several times to be perfect thanks to the large internal spaces, as well as all the outdoor areas, the scene of events, attractions and meeting places for a bit of relaxation in front of an ice-cold drink.
A program full of events
Over 250 exhibitors from all over the world will be present this year, which represents a 25% increase compared to 2023thus showing the growing appeal of the Guitar Show as one of the main events in the calendar of musicians and stringed instrument enthusiasts.
During the two-day fair, visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of live performances, workshops and demos by the best professionals in the sector.
Among the musicians present we mention Jon Gomm (Ibanez), Drigo from Negrita (Formula B Pedals), Federico Malaman (4EARS), Giuseppe Scarpato (Dophix and Reference), Gigi Cifarelli (Sail Guitars), Cesareo (Dogal and Bespeco), Andy Martongelli (Ibanez), Gianluca Ferro (Dogal), Enrico Santacatterina (Piazzo Musical Instruments), Alex Lofoco (Dogal) and many more!
Exhibitors will range from guitar and bass builders to effects pedal, amplifier and accessory manufacturers. There will also be an area entirely dedicated to vintage thanks to the collaboration, already started last year, with Vintage Authority.
Convenience for exhibitors and visitors
The 2024 edition of the Guitar Show will introduce some significant innovations to improve the overall experience.
The exhibition areas will be divided into specific zones: one dedicated to amplification demos, where you can also enjoy high volumes, an area with more moderate volumes for publishing and violin making, and finally a completely silent area where amplified tests will be prohibited .
This organization aims to optimize interaction between exhibitors and visitorsensuring acoustic comfort for everyone.
Practical information
Tickets for the event will be available at a cost of €14 for one-day entry, while a pass for both days will be offered for €23.
The children up to 14 years completed have the ticket in giftwhile children up to 17 years of age benefit from UNDER18 reduction which allows the purchase of daily tickets for €10 and a two-day pass for €18.
The possibility of buy tickets online to avoid waiting in line at the entrance.
L’access to the fair it is facilitated both for those arriving by car and for those who prefer public transport, with direct connections from the main train stations and airports in the area.
Connect now to the official website of GUITAR SHOW 2024.
Below is our special video of the 2022 edition
