Best Trade Shows in France

617 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

France is one of the world's leading trade-fair markets; alongside the United States, China, Germany and Italy it accounts for a large share of global exhibition space, and Paris ranks among the world's foremost fair destinations. Its economy is known for aerospace, luxury goods and cosmetics, agriculture and food, and retail. Paris dominates: Paris Nord Villepinte, the country's largest exhibition center, and Paris Expo Porte de Versailles host flagship events such as SIAL (food) and Maison & Objet (interior design), while the biennial Paris Air Show at Le Bourget is the world's largest aerospace exhibition; Lyon's Eurexpo adds further capacity.

Event Scout currently tracks 617 trade shows in France with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 103,083 exhibitors, led by Agenda JDS : Loisirs, sorties et spectacles (an estimated 2,098 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 258 of them — Agenda JDS : Loisirs, sorties et spectacles (2,080 companies), IFTM (1,556), Pollutec (1,527). Events run across 140 cities including Paris, Lyon and Cannes. The tracked calendar opens with Rééduca Paris (17 Sep – 19 Oct 2026).

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Top industries in France

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

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

Top trade shows in France

Upcoming trade shows in France

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in France?
Event Scout currently tracks 617 trade shows in France, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in France?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in France run in October and November.
What are the biggest trade fairs in France in 2027?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in France in 2027 are Agenda JDS : Loisirs, sorties et spectacles (~2,098 exhibitors), CFIA Rennes (~2,000 exhibitors) and Paris pour l'emploi 2026 (~2,000 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in France?
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 France. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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