Best Trade Shows in Australia

182 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Australia anchors the exhibition scene in Oceania, a mature market that draws primarily regional audiences rather than rivalling Asia's largest hubs; the wider Asia-Pacific region now leads the world in exhibition-venue capacity. Its economy is resource-led, with iron ore, coal, liquefied natural gas and gold dominating exports alongside agriculture and education services. Sydney and Melbourne are the principal fair cities, home to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre — the country's largest venue — and the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The biennial Australian International Airshow at Avalon, near Geelong, ranks among the southern hemisphere's foremost aerospace and defence expositions.

Event Scout currently tracks 182 trade shows in Australia with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 26,003 exhibitors, led by Good Food & Wine Show (an estimated 3,099 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 50 of them — Australia’s leading exhibition for building innovation (1,696 companies), AUSFITNESS (1,623), SYDNEY (1,623). Events run across 26 cities including Sydney, Melbourne and South Brisbane. The tracked calendar opens with Australian Marketing Summit 2026 (5–12 Oct 2026).

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Top industries in Australia

The industries Australia's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

By estimated exhibitor count across Australia trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in Australia

Upcoming trade shows in Australia

Event

Date

Location

Exhibitors

ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene ExpoSmall8 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU8 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU54Fact
Sydney Home ShowInternational9 Oct 2026Sydney, AU9 Oct 2026Sydney, AU257Estimate
Craft & Quilt Fair SydneyRegional14 Oct 2026Sydney, AU14 Oct 2026Sydney, AU111Estimate
Sydney Gift Fair 202316 Oct 2026Sydney Showground, AU16 Oct 2026Sydney Showground, AU
Data & AI Architecture MelbourneSmall19 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU19 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU147Estimate
Government Cyber Security Showcase Federal 2026International22 Oct 2026Canberra, AU22 Oct 2026Canberra, AU1,583Estimate
IMARC (INTERNATIONAL MINING AND RESOURCES CONFERENCE) 2026International27 Oct 2026Sydney, AU27 Oct 2026Sydney, AU608Estimate
International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC)National27 Oct 2026Sydney, AU27 Oct 2026Sydney, AU484Estimate
All Energy AustraliaFlagship28 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU28 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU434Fact
Waste Expo AustraliaNational29 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU29 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU141Fact
Brisbane Disability ExpoRegional31 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU31 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU83Fact
Melbourne Disability ExpoRegional21 Nov 2026Melbourne, AU21 Nov 2026Melbourne, AU96Fact
Melbourne Build Expo 2026International25 Nov 2026Melbourne, AU25 Nov 2026Melbourne, AU286Fact
The Business Show AustraliaRegional25 Nov 2026Sydney, AU25 Nov 2026Sydney, AU323Fact
Resourcing TomorrowSmall1 Dec 2026South Wharf, AU1 Dec 2026South Wharf, AU179Fact
The Big Design MarketRegional4 Dec 2026Sydney, AU4 Dec 2026Sydney, AU59Fact
AIME 2027International15 Feb 2027Melbourne, AU15 Feb 2027Melbourne, AU800Estimate
Exhibitor DirectoryNational20 Feb 2027Sydney, AU20 Feb 2027Sydney, AU351Fact
APPEX 2027National16 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU16 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU
AHG ExpoRegional17 Mar 2027South Brisbane, AU17 Mar 2027South Brisbane, AU200Estimate
AQC 2026Regional15 Apr 2027Melbourne, AU15 Apr 2027Melbourne, AU68Estimate
Melbourne Home ShowNational16 Apr 2027Melbourne, AU16 Apr 2027Melbourne, AU325Estimate
The National Diesel Dirt & Turf ExpoRegional16 Apr 2027Eastern Creek, AU16 Apr 2027Eastern Creek, AU200Estimate
AUSFITNESSInternational17 Apr 2027Melbourne, AU17 Apr 2027Melbourne, AU1,632Estimate
Sydney Build 2027Flagship28 Apr 2027Sydney, AU28 Apr 2027Sydney, AU654Fact
PacPrint25National20 May 2027Sydney Showground, AU20 May 2027Sydney Showground, AU104Estimate
THE EDUCATION SHOWRegional27 May 2027South Brisbane, AU27 May 2027South Brisbane, AU136Fact
Adelaide Careers & Employment ExpoRegional3 Jun 2027Adelaide, AU3 Jun 2027Adelaide, AU200Estimate
Naturally Good 2025Regional3 Jun 2027Sydney, AU3 Jun 2027Sydney, AU153Estimate
GRX27International22 Jun 2027South Brisbane, AU22 Jun 2027South Brisbane, AU81Fact
Perth Home ShowRegional2 Jul 2027Perth, AU2 Jul 2027Perth, AU186Estimate
I Online RetailerNational21 Jul 2027Sydney, AU21 Jul 2027Sydney, AU149Fact
Wine Tech ExhibitionRegional21 Jul 2027Adelaide, AU21 Jul 2027Adelaide, AU107Fact
foodproNational26 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU26 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU517Estimate
DirectoryInternational31 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU31 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU465Fact
Fashion & JewelleryNational31 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU31 Jul 2027Melbourne, AU351Fact
Beauty Expo AustraliaInternational7 Aug 2027Sydney, AU7 Aug 2027Sydney, AU198Fact
Science Alive!Small7 Aug 2027Adelaide, AU7 Aug 2027Adelaide, AU58Fact
FoodPro Trade ExpoNational14 Aug 2027Melbourne, AU14 Aug 2027Melbourne, AU517Estimate
Integrate Expo 2027Regional25 Aug 2027Sydney, AU25 Aug 2027Sydney, AU131Estimate
Security Exhibition & ConferenceRegional25 Aug 2027Sydney, AU25 Aug 2027Sydney, AU113Estimate
Africa Down UnderInternational2 Sep 2027Perth, AU2 Sep 2027Perth, AU90Estimate
Foodeat SeoulNational2 Sep 2027Melbourne, AU2 Sep 2027Melbourne, AU1,000Estimate
Perth Boat ShowRegional3 Sep 2027Perth, AU3 Sep 2027Perth, AU86Fact
Career FairsRegional5 Sep 2027South Brisbane, AU5 Sep 2027South Brisbane, AU92Estimate
Fine FoodInternational6 Sep 2027Sydney, AU6 Sep 2027Sydney, AU900Estimate
GPCE BrisbaneRegional11 Sep 2027Brisbane, AU11 Sep 2027Brisbane, AU52Fact
The VET Expo 2027Regional15 Sep 2027Melbourne, AU15 Sep 2027Melbourne, AU160Estimate
SYDNEYInternational17 Sep 2027Sydney, AU17 Sep 2027Sydney, AU1,632Estimate
Australia’s leading exhibition for building innovationInternational22 Sep 2027Sydney, AU22 Sep 2027Sydney, AU1,704Estimate
Australian Marketing Summit 20265 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU5 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU
61st Annual MeetingSmall6 Oct 2026Sydney, AU6 Oct 2026Sydney, AU18Estimate
MindBodySpirit FestivalSmall8 Oct 2026Sydney, AU8 Oct 2026Sydney, AU16Estimate
Shows AustraliaInternational9 Oct 2026AU9 Oct 2026AU10Estimate
AOFOG 2026International12 Oct 2026Sydney, AU12 Oct 2026Sydney, AU15Fact
Expertise EventsSmall14 Oct 2026AU14 Oct 2026AU31Fact
SPE Dinner: Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and ExhibitionInternational14 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU14 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU10Fact
Tech Leaders Summit QLD 202615 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU15 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU
14th ICSGCE 2026International16 Oct 2026Sydney, AU16 Oct 2026Sydney, AU
Mill Operators ConferenceInternational19 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU19 Oct 2026South Brisbane, AU
Where life science leaders thriveSmall19 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU19 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU
Buy West Eat Best Meet the Buyer™ Trade Show 2026Small20 Oct 2026Perth, AU20 Oct 2026Perth, AU29Estimate
Good Food & Wine ShowInternational23 Oct 2026Brisbane, AU23 Oct 2026Brisbane, AU3,099Estimate
Melbourne EV ShowNational23 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU23 Oct 2026Melbourne, AU100Estimate
ASEG Discover 2026International26 Oct 2026Cairns, AU26 Oct 2026Cairns, AU12Fact
OPEX Week: Business Transformation Summit ANZ26 Oct 2026Sydney, AU26 Oct 2026Sydney, AU
Credit Law 202628 Oct 2026Gold Coast, AU28 Oct 2026Gold Coast, AU
Rural Mental Health ConferenceSmall4 Nov 2026Gold Coast, AU4 Nov 2026Gold Coast, AU16Fact
World Business Forum Sydney 2026International5 Nov 2026Sydney, AU5 Nov 2026Sydney, AU23Estimate
Supanova 2026International6 Nov 2026South Brisbane, AU6 Nov 2026South Brisbane, AU
ANZPMEF 2026 Conference9 Nov 2026Hobart, AU9 Nov 2026Hobart, AU
ACT Major Projects Conference 2026Small11 Nov 2026Canberra, AU11 Nov 2026Canberra, AU
NSW Major Projects Conference 2027International11 Nov 2026Sydney, AU11 Nov 2026Sydney, AU
QLD Transport Infrastructure Conference 2027Small11 Nov 2026South Brisbane, AU11 Nov 2026South Brisbane, AU
VIC Major Projects Conference 2027Small11 Nov 2026Melbourne, AU11 Nov 2026Melbourne, AU
ICEEG 2026International16 Nov 2026Perth, AU16 Nov 2026Perth, AU
The 14th ICBMG 2026International16 Nov 2026Perth, AU16 Nov 2026Perth, AU
NT Major Projects Conference 2026Small25 Nov 2026Darwin, AU25 Nov 2026Darwin, AU
Australian Crypto Convention 2026International28 Nov 2026Sydney, AU28 Nov 2026Sydney, AU120Estimate
MyMoney ExpoSmall28 Nov 2026Sydney, AU28 Nov 2026Sydney, AU15Estimate
Design Inn Symposium1 Dec 2026Adelaide, AU1 Dec 2026Adelaide, AU
CompAuto 2026International3 Dec 2026Perth, AU3 Dec 2026Perth, AU
Oz Comic-Con6 Dec 2026Millicent, AU6 Dec 2026Millicent, AU
ADM CongressSmall17 Feb 2027Canberra, AU17 Feb 2027Canberra, AU
Longwall 202724 Feb 2027Lovedale, AU24 Feb 2027Lovedale, AU
Leadershift 2027- The leadership advantage is humanSmall25 Feb 2027Sydney, AU25 Feb 2027Sydney, AU18Estimate
Urological Society of Australia & New ZealandInternational27 Feb 2027South Brisbane, AU27 Feb 2027South Brisbane, AU
The MTAA MedTech Conference 2027International2 Mar 2027Sydney, AU2 Mar 2027Sydney, AU11Fact
AnimagaRegional6 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU6 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU26Fact
19th-ICCAE 2027International12 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU12 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU
Medico-Legal Congress17 Mar 2027Sydney, AU17 Mar 2027Sydney, AU
Melbourne International Flower & Garden ShowFlagship17 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU17 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU
APP ConferenceRegional18 Mar 2027Gold Coast, AU18 Mar 2027Gold Coast, AU250Estimate
Sydney Royal Easter ShowInternational19 Mar 2027Sydney, AU19 Mar 2027Sydney, AU400Estimate
Victorian Careers & Employment ExpoRegional19 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU19 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU100Estimate
ARGANZInternational20 Mar 2027Sydney, AU20 Mar 2027Sydney, AU
Wedding Expos AustraliaSmall21 Mar 2027AU21 Mar 2027AU20Estimate
WA Major Projects Conference 2027Small22 Mar 2027Perth, AU22 Mar 2027Perth, AU
Global Iron Ore & Steel ConferenceInternational25 Mar 2027Perth, AU25 Mar 2027Perth, AU
Inked Expo 2026Small27 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU27 Mar 2027Melbourne, AU38Estimate

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in Australia?

Event Scout currently tracks 182 trade shows in Australia, with editions in 2026 & 2027.

When is trade-show season in Australia?

By start date, most tracked trade shows in Australia run in October and September.

What are the biggest trade fairs in Australia in 2026?

By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Australia in 2026 are Good Food & Wine Show (~3,099 exhibitors), Australia’s leading exhibition for building innovation (~1,704 exhibitors) and AUSFITNESS (~1,632 exhibitors).

How much does it cost to exhibit in Australia?

Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in Australia. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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