Best Trade Shows in Portugal

61 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Portugal's exhibition activity centres on Lisbon and Porto. FIL — Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the capital's exhibition and congress centre, stages around 40 events a year, while Exponor near Porto, run by the AEP business association, spans roughly 180,000 square metres. The export economy pairs traditional strengths with newer industry: Portugal is the world's largest cork producer and a notable exporter of footwear, textiles and wine, including port, while automotive components now account for roughly 15% of exports. Lisbon hosts the largest share of the country's trade fairs.

Event Scout currently tracks 61 trade shows in Portugal with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 4,620 exhibitors, led by O DESTINO DOS DESTINOS (an estimated 1,700 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 13 of them — ARCOlisboa (209 companies), Airspace world (199), AOC Europe (120). Events run across 14 cities including Lisbon, Porto and Lisboa. The tracked calendar opens with Nano Congress (5–6 Oct 2026).

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Top industries in Portugal

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

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

Top trade shows in Portugal

Upcoming trade shows in Portugal

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

Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in Portugal?
Event Scout currently tracks 61 trade shows in Portugal, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in Portugal?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in Portugal run in October and November.
What are the biggest trade fairs in Portugal in 2027?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Portugal in 2027 are O DESTINO DOS DESTINOS (~1,700 exhibitors), Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto (~950 exhibitors) and Tektonica (~400 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in Portugal?
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 Portugal. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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