The Baghdad International Fair Grounds in Al-Mansour host the annual Baghdad International Fair, plus dozens of specialised exhibitions through the year. This guide brings together what the operator and organisers have published about the site and its halls. It also includes a calendar of announced exhibitions until October 2027, with the status and source of each date.
In short
- Location: Al-Mansour district, Baghdad.
- Operator: the State Company for Iraqi Fairs and Commercial Services, part of the Ministry of Trade.
- Halls: the hall table in the 49th fair's participation rules totals 35,559 m², of which 18,660 m² can be booked.
- Next major event: the 50th Baghdad International Fair, 23–29 January 2027.
Where is the Baghdad International Fair?
The grounds are in the Al-Mansour district of Baghdad. The operator uses the address "Baghdad, Al-Mansour, P.O. Box 6188" in its official documents and in the member directory of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.
The operator does not publish detailed directions, so confirm access and entry arrangements with each event's organiser. To follow the events held here, see the Baghdad International Fair Grounds page and events in Baghdad on Events Checker.
Who runs the grounds?
The grounds are run by the State Company for Iraqi Fairs and Commercial Services (SCIFCS), part of the Ministry of Trade. According to its entry in the UFI member directory, the company was founded in 1956 and has been a UFI member since 1971.
The company has two official websites: fairs.gov.iq, and expo.gov.iq for online participation booking. Note: neither site opened from outside Iraq when we checked in October 2026.
Halls
The hall table in the 49th fair's participation rules lists Halls 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23 and 26, plus the Al-Sorouh 1 and Al-Sorouh 2 halls. The Ministry's 2026 calendar also names Hall 1 and "Almasia 1" (the Diamond Hall).
The table gives a total hall area of 35,559 m², of which 18,660 m² is available for stand bookings. The largest is Hall 2, "Baghdad Hall", at 9,750 m². The operator does not publish visitor capacity.
A short history
The first industrial and agricultural exhibition on the current site was held in 1957, and the fair became international in 1964 with five Arab countries taking part. These details come from secondary sources.
The 50th Baghdad International Fair (January 2027)
Iraq Business News, citing the Ministry of Trade, reported that the 50th edition will run from 23 to 29 January 2027 instead of 1 to 7 February, so that it does not coincide with Ramadan. We did not find the announcement on the Ministry's own websites, so treat the date as announced and confirm it before booking.
For comparison, the 49th edition (1–7 February 2026) opened with 36 countries taking part, according to the Iraqi News Agency, and the Minister of Trade said more than 1,100 companies participated.
Participation in the 49th edition was booked online through expo.gov.iq. A registration deadline for the 50th edition has not been announced yet.
Calendar of announced exhibitions until October 2027
We checked the dates below on 13 October 2026. Exhibition dates sometimes change, so confirm with the organiser before you travel or book. For an automatically updated list, follow the venue page.
| Exhibition | Dates | Hall | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Expo Iraq, 6th edition | 28–31 Oct 2026 | Hall 2 | Ministry calendar |
| Baghdad Installment Exhibition | 4–14 Nov 2026 | Almasia 1 | Ministry calendar |
| Iraq Building Expo | 8–11 Nov 2026 | Al-Sorouh halls | Organiser. The Ministry calendar listed 24–27 Nov |
| Furniture, furnishings and home décor exhibition | Needs confirmation | Al-Sorouh 1 | Ministry calendar: 27–30 Nov. Organiser's site: 23–25 Nov |
| ITL Iraq (transport and logistics) | 25–27 Nov 2026 | — | Organiser |
| Book fair (Al-Mada) | 3–13 Dec 2026 | Hall 2 | Ministry calendar |
| Iraq International Real Estate & Investment Expo, 5th edition | 9–12 Dec 2026 | — | Organiser |
| OIGATECH (oil and gas technology) | 13–16 Dec 2026 | — | Organiser |
| 50th Baghdad International Fair | 23–29 Jan 2027 | — | Iraq Business News, citing the Ministry |
| IEE Iraq Energy Expo, 12th edition | 22–24 Mar 2027 | — | Organiser |
| IQDEX (defence) | 17–20 Apr 2027 | — | Organiser |
| Iraq Buildex and Iraq Home & Hotel Expo | 7–10 Oct 2027 | — | Organiser. The Ministry's 2026 calendar listed 7–10 Oct 2026 |
For visitors
- Opening hours: the 49th fair's participation rules set opening hours from 11:00 to 21:00, subject to change. The Ministry of Trade, as reported by the Iraqi News Agency, reserved 10:00 to 14:00 for delegations and business visitors, with the public admitted afterwards. Specialised exhibitions set their own hours.
- Not published by the operator: entry fees, parking and security procedures. Ask the event's organiser.
For exhibitors
- Customs zone: the grounds are a customs zone under the participation rules, which affects how exhibits are shipped and cleared. Check with the organiser or your freight forwarder.
- Before you book: use our trade fair selection checklist to compare events and record the full cost and the readiness of samples and staff.
Editorial note: last checked on 13 October 2026. Events Checker does not represent or coordinate with the operator, and we correct any detail as soon as it is confirmed. For more, read our editorial policy.
