Istanbul is the busiest exhibition city in the Events Checker listings. Between November 2026 and June 2027 it hosts more listed events than Dubai. This calendar brings together the 49 trade fairs and business events we list in Istanbul in that period, with dates, sector and venue. We checked each one on 22 October 2026 against the calendars of the two main venues, the official fair calendar of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), or the organiser's own website.
In short
- November is the peak: 16 of the 49 fairs open in November 2026, nine of them from 21 November onwards.
- Two venues host most of the season: the Istanbul Expo Center hosts 25 of the fairs and TÜYAP hosts 14. The Istanbul International Furniture Fair uses both.
- The calendar continues through Ramadan: unlike the Arab markets in our listings, Istanbul has fairs in February and early March 2027, including the Bosphorus Boat Show and Exposhipping.
- June ends the season with a cluster: six fairs open on 9 June 2027 alone, five of them at the Istanbul Expo Center.
The two main venues
The Istanbul Expo Center (İstanbul Fuar Merkezi) is in Yeşilköy, in the Bakırköy district on the European side. The TÜYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center is in Büyükçekmece, on the western edge of the city. The two are far apart, so check the venue before you book a hotel, and allow time for traffic if you plan to visit fairs at both.
The calendar, November 2026 to June 2027
Dates and venues were checked on 22 October 2026. Some fairs have changed their names: WOM – World of Mobility was previously Petroleum Istanbul, and AQUALAND brings together the former AquaFun and OUTDES fairs. Confirm every date with the organiser before you travel.
November 2026
| Dates | Fair | What it covers | Venue |
|---|
| 2–6 Nov | UNICERA Istanbul | Ceramic tiles, sanitaryware, bathrooms and kitchens | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 5–7 Nov | CleanEurasia | Cleaning and hygiene technologies | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 10–14 Nov | HOSTECH by TUSID | Hotel, restaurant, café and patisserie equipment | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 11–13 Nov | logitrans | Transport, logistics and freight | Yenikapı Avrasya Show and Art Center |
| 11–13 Nov | AYSAF | Footwear components, leather and shoe machinery | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 18–21 Nov | Istanbul Hardware Fair | Hardware, tools and fasteners | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 18–21 Nov | SILMO Istanbul | Optical products and eyewear | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 21–24 Nov | Eurasia Window & Door | Windows, doors, façades and shading systems | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 21–24 Nov | Eurasia Glass | Flat and processed glass, and glass machinery | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 25–28 Nov | ETHEXPO Eurasia | Tourism and health tourism | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 25–27 Nov | Interdye & Textile Printing Eurasia | Textile dyes, chemicals and digital textile printing | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 25–28 Nov | Private Label Expo | Private-label manufacturing | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 25–27 Nov | TurkChem | Chemicals, petrochemicals and process technologies | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 25–28 Nov | International Halal Expo | Halal food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and textiles | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 25–28 Nov | NOV Natural Organic | Natural, organic and vegan products | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 26–28 Nov | ELF Technology Fair | Electrical, lighting, energy and smart technologies | Yenikapı Avrasya Show and Art Center |
December 2026
| Dates | Fair | What it covers | Venue |
|---|
| 1–4 Dec | World LNG Summit & Awards | LNG industry conference and awards | Shangri-La Bosphorus |
| 2–5 Dec | Plast Eurasia | Plastics machinery, raw materials and moulds | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 4–5 Dec | United Property & Invest Show | Overseas property investment | InterContinental Istanbul, Taksim |
| 5 Dec | Access MBA | Meetings with business schools on MBA programmes | Sofitel Istanbul Taksim |
| 6 Dec | Access Masters | Meetings with universities on Master's programmes | Sofitel Istanbul Taksim |
| 12–20 Dec | Istanbul Book Fair | Books and publishing; open to the public | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 15–18 Dec | WorldFood Istanbul | Food and beverages, and food processing | Istanbul Expo Center |
January 2027
February 2027
| Dates | Fair | What it covers | Venue |
|---|
| 3–7 Feb | Karavanist | Caravans, tiny houses and camping | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 4–6 Feb | EMITT | Travel and tourism | Istanbul Expo Center |
March 2027
| Dates | Fair | What it covers | Venue |
|---|
| 17–19 Mar | Istanbul Yarn Fair | Yarns, fibres and textile raw materials | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 18–21 Mar | Franchise Istanbul | Franchising and brand dealerships | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 18–21 Mar | Beauty & Care Istanbul | Professional beauty, hair and spa | Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center (ICEC) |
| 24–27 Mar | Automechanika Istanbul | Automotive parts, repair and accessories | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 24–26 Mar | Eurasia Rail | Railways, light rail and infrastructure | Istanbul Expo Center |
April 2027
May 2027
| Dates | Fair | What it covers | Venue |
|---|
| 3–9 May | IDEF | Defence, aerospace and security systems | Istanbul Expo Center |
June 2027
| Dates | Fair | What it covers | Venue |
|---|
| 2–3 Jun | Istanbul Retail Days | Retail and e-commerce | Haliç Congress Center |
| 2–5 Jun | WIN Eurasia | Industrial automation, hydraulics, welding and sheet metal | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 3–5 Jun | BeautyIstanbul | Cosmetics, beauty, packaging and private label | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 9–11 Jun | Cosmetics & Home Care Ingredients | Ingredients for cosmetics, personal care and detergents | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 9–11 Jun | Food & Nutritional Ingredients | Food and nutritional ingredients | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 9–11 Jun | FOTEG Istanbul | Food-processing machinery, packaging and bakery | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 9–10 Jun | Glassman Europe | Container glass manufacturing | Istanbul; venue not yet published |
| 9–11 Jun | PharmaIst | Pharmaceutical ingredients, machinery and packaging | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 9–11 Jun | VIV Select Türkiye | Poultry production, feed and equipment | Istanbul Expo Center |
Also on the venue calendars
These fairs appear on the Istanbul Expo Center or TÜYAP calendars for the same period but are not yet listed on Events Checker:
| Dates | Fair | What it covers | Venue |
|---|
| 3–6 Feb 2027 | IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection | Apparel and fashion | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 20–27 Feb 2027 | Bosphorus Boat Show | Boats and yachts | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 23–26 Feb 2027 | Exposhipping Istanbul | Shipbuilding and maritime industry | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 3–5 Mar 2027 | Texhibition Istanbul | Fabrics, denim, accessories and yarn | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 17–20 Mar 2027 | AYMOD | Footwear fashion | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 24–27 Mar 2027 | Istanbul Stationery Fair | Stationery and office supplies | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 15–17 Apr 2027 | ELES Expo | Electrical, lighting and smart technologies | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 21–24 Apr 2027 | Motobike Istanbul and Eurobike Istanbul | Motorcycles and bicycles | Istanbul Expo Center |
| 28–30 Apr 2027 | RePlast Eurasia | Plastics and fibre recycling | TÜYAP, Büyükçekmece |
| 25–29 May 2027 | HOMETEX | Home textiles | Istanbul Expo Center |
Three of them, the Bosphorus Boat Show, Exposhipping Istanbul and Texhibition Istanbul, fall within the expected dates of Ramadan (about 8 February to 9 March 2027), when none of the events we list in Arab countries opens.
Practical tips
- Register in advance. Most trade fairs in Istanbul are open to trade visitors only and ask for online registration. The Istanbul Book Fair is the main exception, as it is open to the public.
- Check the halls. Large fairs at the Istanbul Expo Center spread over several halls, and some share the venue with other fairs on the same days.
- Combine fairs that share a venue and a date, such as the six fairs that open at the Istanbul Expo Center on 25 November, or the ingredients, food-processing and poultry fairs from 9 to 11 June.
- Compare before you commit. If you are choosing which fair to exhibit at, use our trade fair selection checklist.
For every upcoming event in the city, see events in Türkiye on Events Checker.
