10 May 2027 · China, CN

PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai

PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai is an annual art fair focused on photo-based and digital artworks, held at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. Founded in 2014 and hosted by Meta Media, it presents galleries, artists, museums and related programming including public, VIP and satellite events. The fair showcases conceptual, experimental, modern and contemporary photographic practices and connects collectors, galleries and the regional art community.

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Dates
10 May 2027
Venue
Shanghai Exhibition Center
Location
China, CN
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Scale
International
Exhibitors
146Fact
Arts, Crafts & HobbiesMedia & Entertainment

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai

PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai is an international trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment industries, held in China, China. The 2027 edition runs 10 May 2027 at Shanghai Exhibition Center. It brings together an estimated 146 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 145 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Shanghai Exhibition Center

N° 1000 Middle Yan An Road, 200040 China, Shanghai, CN

Who exhibits at PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai

We've captured 145 exhibitors for PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai (roster as of 2026). They span 16 countries, 65% of them based outside China.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • China35%·29
  • France11%·9
  • Hong Kong9%·7
  • Japan9%·7
  • Germany7%·6

Based on 82 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Software It29%·5
  • Textile Fashion24%·4
  • Construction18%·3
  • Services18%·3
  • Book Publishing6%·1

Based on 17 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

68%Class Cof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Strongly exclusive — most exhibitors skip the other events we track, giving this show a distinct roster.

Cross-referenced against 145 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

65%Class Cof exhibitors are based abroad

Strongly international — a substantial share of exhibitors are based abroad.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed25%·1

listed companies

Large enterprises25%·1

1,000+ employees

Of 4 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai 2027 exhibitor list

So far, 140+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai. They span industries including machinery-manufacturing. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Thaddaeus Ropac
  • ACC Art Books UK
  • Flowers Gallery
  • Spector Books
  • Galleria Continua
  • Atelier EXB
  • CAMERA WORK
  • GOST Books
  • Les filles du calvaire
  • Gladstone Gallery
  • MASSIMODECARLO
  • 193 Gallery
  • Yiwei Gallery
  • AKIO NAGASAWA
  • Uniquephoto
  • Fisheye Gallery
  • Galerie Bacqueville
  • Christophe Guye Galerie
  • bitforms gallery
  • Magnum Photos

+ 120 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai 2027?
PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai 2027 runs 10 May 2027 at Shanghai Exhibition Center.
Where is PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai held?
PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai is held at Shanghai Exhibition Center in China, China.
How many exhibitors does PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai have?
PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai counts an estimated 146 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 145 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai?
Indexed exhibitors include David Zwirner, Leica Camera, Pace Gallery and Fotografiska. The event spans the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment sectors.
Is PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai worth attending?
PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai is an international trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Media & Entertainment industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 146 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 145 companies exhibiting at PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

The data on this page comes from Pragmatic Event Scout — a live catalog of 14,000+ trade shows where every figure is labeled as a fact or an estimate.Logos provided by Logo.dev

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