Best Trade Shows in Tanzania

9 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

9 trade shows in Tanzania are currently tracked by Event Scout, with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 1,599 exhibitors, led by KARIBU-KILIFAIR (an estimated 600 exhibitors). Events run across Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Dar Es Salaam. The tracked calendar opens with Wilderness Medicine (11–16 Oct 2026).

Top industries in Tanzania

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

Tourism & Hospitality38%·1,100
Food & Beverage26%·800
Banking & Insurance10%·300
Business & Finance10%·300
Agriculture & Farming5%·200
Electronics3%·100
Energy & Utilities3%·100
Environment & Water3%·100

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

Top trade shows in Tanzania

Upcoming trade shows in Tanzania

Event

Date

Location

Exhibitors

Wilderness MedicineInternational11 Oct 2026Arusha, TZ11 Oct 2026Arusha, TZ45Estimate
27th Autoexpo Tanzania 2026International18 Nov 2026Dar Es Salaam, TZ18 Nov 2026Dar Es Salaam, TZ30Estimate
The World Ceo Summit / AfricaInternational26 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam, TZ26 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam, TZ280Estimate
Swahili Fashion Week 2026International4 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam, TZ4 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam, TZ15Estimate
KARIBU-KILIFAIRInternational27 May 2027Arusha, TZ27 May 2027Arusha, TZ600Estimate
KILIFAIR-TANZANIAInternational27 May 2027Arusha, TZ27 May 2027Arusha, TZ500Estimate
Tanzania Dental Expo 2027Small3 Jun 2027Dar es Salaam, TZ3 Jun 2027Dar es Salaam, TZ50Estimate
Fintech Festival TanzaniaInternational21 Aug 2027Dar es Salaam, TZ21 Aug 2027Dar es Salaam, TZ49Estimate
27th Buildexpo Tanzania 2026Regional23 Sep 2027Dar Es Salaam, TZ23 Sep 2027Dar Es Salaam, TZ30Estimate

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 Tanzania?

Event Scout currently tracks 9 trade shows in Tanzania, with editions in 2026 & 2027.

When is trade-show season in Tanzania?

By start date, most tracked trade shows in Tanzania run in May and November.

What are the biggest trade fairs in Tanzania in 2027?

By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Tanzania in 2027 are KARIBU-KILIFAIR (~600 exhibitors), KILIFAIR-TANZANIA (~500 exhibitors) and The World Ceo Summit / Africa (~280 exhibitors).

How much does it cost to exhibit in Tanzania?

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 Tanzania. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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