Lisbon, Portugal — June 23, 2026 — The International Handicraft Exhibition - FIA is set to open with a significant expansion in 2026, welcoming over 300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries. This marks a substantial increase from its 2025 edition, which featured 70 exhibitors representing just 4 countries, indicating robust growth for the event.
A Hub for Craft and Commerce
The International Handicraft Exhibition - FIA, organized by Fundação AIP, is recognized as the largest craftsmanship and multicultural trade market in the Iberian Peninsula and the second largest in Europe. Scheduled to take place at Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) on R. do Bojador, Lisbon, Portugal, the event will serve as both a trade and public fair. It supports regional development and local culture, promoting the relationship between tradition and modernity. Organizers anticipate over 40,000 visitors for the 2026 edition.
What's on the Shelves: Core Sectors & Trends
For brand managers and retail buyers, the Core Exhibit Sectors offer a clear view of what will be available. These include Handicrafts, Gastronomy, Natural resources, and Regional products, alongside categories like Houseware, Craft Articles, Decoratives and Gift Items, Home Textiles, Furnishings, Artistic Craft Articles, and Souvenirs. Specific craft types will also be prominently featured, from Ceramics, Wood and cork working, and Metal and stone working, to Textile arts and crafts, Art carving and painting, and Art processing of glass, crystal, ceramics. Further specialized crafts such as Painting on leather and wood, Lace making, Art embroidery, Art metal processing, casting, forging, chasing, filigree, Hand weaving, knitting and carpet making, Hand painting and fabric printing, and Cardmaking, scrapbooking, thermoplastic, will also be presented.
Beyond the Booth: Programs and Participation
The event will host a range of Concurrent Programs designed to engage both industry professionals and the general public. These include a cultural program with music, dance, and theater performances, workshops, live demonstrations, and extensive culinary zones. Lectures will provide insights, and the Design For Craft platform will highlight innovative approaches. The Annual Guest Country for 2026 will be the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions. The target audience includes retail buyers, interior designers, handmade goods resellers, as well as cultural representatives and buyers and collectors. Entry tickets are priced at €6 for weekdays and €8 for weekends, with a special +Artesanato Pass available for unlimited weekday access.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit https://fialisboa.fil.pt/?lang=en.