Last updated: 5 October 2026

Canton Fair Autumn 2026 dates are 15 October to 4 November 2026. The fair is held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou.

This session is the 140th Canton Fair, in the fair's 70th-anniversary year. The fair started in 1957. The anniversary year is not the session number.

What are the Canton Fair Autumn 2026 phase dates?

The halls run in three phases. There is no exhibition on 20 to 22 October, or on 28 to 30 October. Official pages have not changed the start date. Ignore any line that says the fair starts on 16 October.

• Phase 1, Advanced Manufacturing: 15 to 19 October 2026.
• Phase 2, Quality Home Life: 23 to 27 October 2026.
• Phase 3, Better Life: 31 October to 4 November 2026. The International Pavilion is open on these dates.

These dates match the official Canton Fair site and the SCIO September briefing.

Which phase matches your product?

Start with the official theme that fits what you buy. You do not need a full hall map on day one.

• Advanced Manufacturing: start here if you buy industrial or manufacturing products.
• Quality Home Life: start here if you buy products for the home.
• Better Life: start here if you buy everyday consumer goods. The International Pavilion is open on these dates.

If your range sits in two themes, book two phases. Use the closed days for factory visits, not empty halls. Read the Canton Fair Autumn 2026 checklist before you fly, and the guide to navigating the Canton Fair and global trade shows for how to score booths.

How big is the 140th Canton Fair?

The SCIO September briefing reported more than 32,000 exhibitors and 1.55 million square metres of space. More than 210,000 overseas buyers had pre-registered by that briefing.

That scale is why Australian buyers should pick one phase first. A short list of booths beats a plan to see every hall.

How do you get a badge and an invitation letter?

Register only on buyer.cantonfair.org.cn. That is the official place for your badge, pre-registration, and invitation. Bring the original ID you used when you registered.

The official guide says invitation letters can be requested from 12 August to 4 November 2026. This page does not cover visa rules. Check your own government advice before you book flights.

FAQs

When is Canton Fair Autumn 2026?

The full fair runs from 15 October to 4 November 2026 in Pazhou, Guangzhou.

What are the three phase dates?

Phase 1 is 15 to 19 October. Phase 2 is 23 to 27 October. Phase 3 is 31 October to 4 November. Halls are closed on 20 to 22 October and 28 to 30 October.

Which phase should I attend for my product?

Use the theme name. Advanced Manufacturing for industrial or manufacturing products. Quality Home Life for home products. Better Life for everyday consumer goods, when the International Pavilion is also open.

How do I get a buyer badge?

Pre-register only on buyer.cantonfair.org.cn. Bring the same original ID you used to register.

How do I get an invitation letter?

Request it through the same official buyer site. The official guide allows requests from 12 August to 4 November 2026.

Where is Canton Fair held?

China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou.

Can I attend more than one phase?

Yes. Many buyers do two phases when their products sit under two themes. The gap days are not exhibition days, so plan factory visits or rest, not hall time.