Best Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Trade Shows in China
30 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 30 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in China with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 22,252 exhibitors, led by China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE 2027) (an estimated 4,060 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Shanghai New International Expo Centre (N1-N5, W2-W5), Messe Frankfurt Lorem and China Import and Export Fair Complex (No.380, Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District). Events run across 7 regions including Guangdong, Henan and Hong Kong.
What counts as a Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade show: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows cover fine and contemporary art, sculpture, performing arts, music and instruments, photography, museums and libraries, books, antiques, stamp and coin collecting, handicrafts, model-making and sewing.
Top Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in China
China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE 2027)
8–10 Sep 2027~4,060 exhibitorsChina International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2026
5–6 May 2027~2,800 exhibitorsGuangzhou International Lighting Exhibition
9–12 Jun 20271,600 exhibitorsGifts & Home Shenzhen
15–17 Jul 2027~1,500 exhibitorsProlight + Sound Guangzhou
27–30 May 20271,394 exhibitorsMusic China
28–31 Oct 20261,181 exhibitorsFurniture Trade Show, Designing Furniture
16–20 Mar 2027~1,100 exhibitorsToy And Hobby Exhibition Hong Kong
31 Mar – 2 Apr 20271,036 exhibitorsOFFICIAL China Hair Expo 2026
24–26 Aug 2027~1,000 exhibitorsIn-Home Expo Hong Kong
25–28 Jun 2027~1,000 exhibitors
Upcoming Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in China
Music ChinaFlagship28 Oct 2026Shanghai, CN28 Oct 2026Shanghai, CN1,181Fact
Toy And Hobby Exhibition Hong KongInternational31 Mar 2027Shenzhen, CN31 Mar 2027Shenzhen, CN1,036Fact
Prolight + Sound GuangzhouInternational27 May 2027Guangzhou, CN27 May 2027Guangzhou, CN1,394Fact
Guangzhou International Lighting ExhibitionInternational9 Jun 2027Guangzhou, CN9 Jun 2027Guangzhou, CN1,600Fact
This site is down for maintenanceInternational4 Mar 2027Shanghai, CN4 Mar 2027Shanghai, CN867Fact
China International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2026Flagship5 May 2027Shanghai, CN5 May 2027Shanghai, CN2,800Estimate
PHOTOFAIRS ShanghaiInternational10 May 2027Shanghai, CN10 May 2027Shanghai, CN135Fact
China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE 2027)Flagship8 Sep 2027Shenzhen, CN8 Sep 2027Shenzhen, CN4,060Estimate
China Yiwu International Commodities Fair-Export Goods ExhibitionInternational13 Nov 2026Yiwu, CN13 Nov 2026Yiwu, CN858Estimate
Furniture Trade Show, Designing FurnitureFlagship16 Mar 2027Dongguan, CN16 Mar 2027Dongguan, CN1,100Estimate
HKTDC Hong Kong Book FairFlagship15 Jul 2027Hong Kong, CN15 Jul 2027Hong Kong, CN770Estimate
Gifts & Home ShenzhenInternational15 Jul 2027Shanghai, CN15 Jul 2027Shanghai, CN1,500Estimate
CIPS China International Pet Show GuangzhouInternational12 Nov 2026Guangzhou, CN12 Nov 2026Guangzhou, CN29Fact
Shanghai International LED & Lighting Expo -- showsbee.comInternational7 Mar 2027Shanghai, CN7 Mar 2027Shanghai, CN12Fact
About-SinoPaper 2025International26 Apr 2027Shanghai, CN26 Apr 2027Shanghai, CN61Fact
Shanghai International Children's Book FairInternational13 Nov 2026Shanghai, CN13 Nov 2026Shanghai, CN181Estimate
23rd Music GuangzhouInternational1 May 2027Guangzhou, CN1 May 2027Guangzhou, CN562Estimate
OFFICIAL China Hair Expo 2026International24 Aug 2027Guangzhou, CN24 Aug 2027Guangzhou, CN1,000Estimate
Worlddidac AsiaInternational15 Sep 2027Hangzhou, CN15 Sep 2027Hangzhou, CN501Estimate
PHOTO & IMAGING SHANGHAI 2027Flagship23 Jul 2027Shanghai, CN23 Jul 2027Shanghai, CN350Estimate
Yarn Expo AutumnInternational1 Sep 2027Shanghai, CN1 Sep 2027Shanghai, CN600Estimate
HEEESmall15 May 2027Zhengzhou, CN15 May 2027Zhengzhou, CN43Fact
In-Home Expo Hong KongNational25 Jun 2027香港, CN25 Jun 2027香港, CN1,000Estimate
PaperworldInternational4 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN4 Dec 2026Shanghai, CN
Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)International28 Oct 2026CN28 Oct 2026CN12Fact
ICCLL 2027International21 May 2027Xi'an, CN21 May 2027Xi'an, CN
ICIPMC 2026International5 Sep 2027Yinchuan, CN5 Sep 2027Yinchuan, CN
ART021Regional12 Nov 2026Shanghai, CN12 Nov 2026Shanghai, CN16Estimate
China Architectural Design Expo (CADE) BeijingSmall28 Oct 2026Beijing, CN28 Oct 2026Beijing, CN22Estimate
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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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.
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