Biennale Arte Fabbrile – 50esimo Anniversario

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2027

The 26th Biennial of European Wrought-Iron Art is taking shape.

After the fiftieth anniversary, the fire of Stia does not go out. We’re working on the next edition: themes, competitions, guests and programme will be announced in the coming months. Subscribe to be among the first to know.

▪ What we already know

The key
facts

The rest of the programme is being finalised: this page will grow as details become official.

When
September
2027

Exact dates to be confirmed.

Where
Pratovecchio
Stia

The Lanificio, Piazza Mazzini, Piazza Tanucci.

Edition
The 26th

Uninterrupted since 1976.

Who
Blacksmiths
from 30+ nations

Five continents, one single forge.

What we'll announce
in the coming months

This page updates

01
The theme of the 26th edition

The thread that will guide exhibitions, competitions and demonstrations.

Autumn 2026

02
International calls and competitions

Forging championships and the “Pier Luigi della Bordella” Design Competition.

Winter 2026

03
Guests, masters and delegations

The names of the master blacksmiths and participating nations.

Spring 2027

04
Full programme and tickets

Day-by-day schedule, workshops and practical information.

Summer 2027
▪ In the meantime

There's already much
to experience

4—6 September 2026
The 50th anniversary

The celebratory event for the Biennial’s half-century.

1976 — 2026
Our story

Fifty years of fire, hammer and anvil.

Archive
Past editions

Winners, works and documentation of the 2025 edition.