Dates according to the official Fira de Barcelona calendar, reviewed on 5 November 2026.
Barcelona is one of Europe’s main destinations for trade fairs and congresses. Here you will find the 2027 calendar of the main fairs and congresses in the city, with dates and venues, to help you plan group transport for delegates, exhibitors and teams.
Trade fairs in Barcelona 2027 (Fira)
First quarter
| Dates | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 20 January | ICE (international gaming industry) | Fira Gran Via |
| 19 and 20 January | iGB Affiliate | Fira Gran Via |
| 22 to 24 January | Souvenir Expo Spain | Fira Montjuïc |
| 2 to 5 February | ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) | Fira Gran Via |
| 3 and 4 February | EdTech Congress and SPARK | Fira Montjuïc |
| 8 to 10 February | Barcelona Wine Week | Fira Montjuïc |
| 1 to 4 March | MWC Barcelona (Mobile World Congress) | Fira Gran Via |
| 1 to 4 March | 4YFN | Fira Gran Via |
| 1 to 3 March | Talent Arena | Fira Montjuïc |
| 10 to 14 March | Saló de l’Ensenyament (education fair) | Fira Montjuïc |
| 12 to 14 March | B-Travel | Fira Montjuïc |
| 15 to 18 March | KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe | Fira Gran Via |
| 31 March to 2 April | Advanced Machine Tools and Advanced Factories | Fira Gran Via |
Second quarter
| Dates | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 April | in-cosmetics Global | Fira Gran Via |
| 10 to 12 April | Professional Beauty | Fira Gran Via |
| 10 to 18 April | Automobile Barcelona | Fira Montjuïc |
| 14 to 18 April | Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week | Fira Montjuïc |
| 20 to 22 April | Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global | Fira Gran Via |
| 4 to 6 May | Padel World Summit | Fira Gran Via |
| 4 to 7 May | Hispack | Fira Gran Via |
| 4 to 7 May | Graphispag | Fira Gran Via |
| 7 to 9 May | Comic Barcelona | Fira Montjuïc |
| 18 to 20 May | Construmat | Fira Gran Via |
| 18 to 20 May | Vitafoods Europe | Fira Gran Via |
| 23 to 25 May | Erospain | Fira Montjuïc |
| 1 to 3 June | Shoptalk Europe | Fira Gran Via |
| 9 to 11 June | SIL Barcelona | Fira Gran Via |
| 10 to 13 June | EHA Congress | Fira Gran Via |
| 16 and 17 June | AMT Advanced Maritime Technology | Fira Montjuïc |
| 17 to 19 June | Sónar | Fira Gran Via |
Second half of the year
| Dates | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 17 to 21 September | ESMO Congress | Fira Gran Via |
| 28 and 29 September | Battery & ES Tech Europe | Fira Gran Via |
| 29 and 30 September | Worksafe Barcelona and Advanced Manufacturing Barcelona | Fira Gran Via |
| 5 to 8 October | LOUPE Europe and EFINTEC | Fira Gran Via |
| 13 to 17 October | Barcelona International Boat Show (Salón Náutico) | Port Vell |
| 16 to 24 October | Caravaning | Fira Gran Via |
| 17 to 19 October | Routes World | Fira Gran Via |
| 17 to 19 October | Saló de l’Ocupació (employment fair) | Fira Montjuïc |
| 25 to 27 October | Gastronomic Forum Barcelona | Fira Gran Via |
| 2 to 4 November | Smart City Expo World Congress | Fira Gran Via |
| 2 to 4 November | Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress | Fira Gran Via |
| 15 to 18 November | Piscina Barcelona | Fira Gran Via |
| 16 to 18 November | IBTM World | Fira Gran Via |
| 3 to 6 December | Manga Barcelona | Fira Gran Via |
Still to come in 2026
| Dates | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 17 to 19 November | IBTM World (events, incentive travel and meetings) | Fira Gran Via |
| 18 to 20 November | EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium | CCIB |
| 19 to 21 November | AVEPA-SEVC Congress | CCIB |
| 5 to 8 December | Manga Barcelona | Fira Gran Via |
| 27 to 31 December | Festival de la Infància (children’s festival) | Fira Montjuïc |
Congresses in Barcelona 2027
Besides the Fira trade fairs, Barcelona hosts medical, scientific and professional congresses every year that bring thousands of delegates. This selection includes those with 500 or more expected delegates, according to the congress calendar of the Barcelona Convention Bureau (Barcelona Turisme). It does not repeat the events listed above (MWC, ISE, ICE, Smart City Expo, EHA, ESMO, KubeCon, Vitafoods, Seafood Expo, LOUPE and Routes World).
| Dates | Congress | Expected delegates |
|---|---|---|
| 28 to 30 January | The Meniscus Congress 2027 | 500 |
| 12 to 14 March | HDYO International Young Adults Congress | 500 |
| 14 to 17 March | 11th World Congress on Women’s Mental Health | 1000 |
| 16 to 20 March | AD/PD 2027: Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases | 5000 |
| 1 to 4 April | OARSI 2027 World Congress on Osteoarthritis | 1200 |
| 6 to 9 April | 13th European Combustion Meeting (ECM 2027) | 650 |
| 6 to 10 April | EPNS Congress 2027 (paediatric neurology) | 2000 |
| 15 to 17 April | International Forum on Ankyloglossia and Oral Functions | 500 |
| 14 to 15 May | 6th Fabricate Conference | 500 |
| 2 to 3 June | Security Forum 2027 | 3000 |
| 8 to 10 June | 41st FISITA World Mobility Conference | 1300 |
| 8 to 10 June | HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition | 2500 |
| 9 to 11 June | FIATA Region Europe Field Meeting | 1000 |
| 16 to 17 June | VII Barcelona Perfumery Congress | 1500 |
| 22 to 25 June | 13th Congress of the European Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ECPCA) | 1000 |
| 26 to 30 June | Rotary International Annual Convention | 20,000 |
| 1 to 5 July | Barcelona Yoga Conference | 1500 |
| 4 to 9 July | Liquid Matter Conference (LMC 2027) | 800 |
| 5 to 9 September | 8th European Inorganic Chemistry Conference (EICC8) | 500 |
| 6 to 10 September | EUSARF 2027 (residential and foster care) | 500 |
| 7 to 10 September | ECPR General Conference | 2000 |
| 25 to 28 September | 40th ECNP Congress | 7700 |
| 3 to 8 October | EUROSPINE 2027 | 1500 |
| 25 to 28 October | 15th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health (ECTMIH) | 1500 |
| 1 to 2 December | Health Tech Forward 2027 | 1000 |
Congresses still to come in 2026
| Dates | Congress | Expected delegates |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 12 November | IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology | 1000 |
| 13 to 15 November | IAPD Global Summit (paediatric dentistry) | 600 |
| 18 to 19 November | 24th Clinical Lipidology and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Course | 700 |
| 23 to 25 November | ACI Airports Innovate 2026 | 600 |
| 25 to 27 November | 20th National Clinical Laboratory Congress | 1500 |
| 26 to 28 November | 57th Congress of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology (SCOFT) | 1200 |
| 2 to 3 December | Health Tech Forward 2026 | 1000 |
| 2 to 4 December | 34 Simposio Internacional TTD (digestive tumours) | 650 |
| 3 to 4 December | 3rd Catalan Congress on Clinical and Healthcare Management | 500 |
Delegate figures are forecasts from the organisers and dates may change. Source: congress calendar of the Barcelona Convention Bureau, consulted on 5 November 2026.
Where are they held?
- Fira Gran Via is in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, on Avinguda Joan Carles I, and hosts most large international fairs.
- Fira Montjuïc and the Palau de Congressos are in Sants-Montjuïc.
- CCIB (Barcelona International Convention Centre) is in the Fòrum area.
- Port Vell hosts the boat show.
How to organise transport for your group
- Airport and hotel transfers. Pick-up of delegations at Barcelona or Girona airport and transfer to the hotel. More information on our group transfers page.
- Hotel to venue shuttle. Continuous service at opening and closing times, with a minibus or coach depending on the size of the group.
- Gala dinners and corporate events. Transport for evening events and excursions. See our transport for events and congresses.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the biggest trade fairs in Barcelona in 2027?
Barcelona hosts Mobile World Congress, ISE, Smart City Expo, ICE, EHA, ESMO, KubeCon, Vitafoods, Seafood Expo Global, LOUPE Europe and Routes World, among many others. Check the tables on this page for exact dates and venues.
Where are trade fairs and congresses held in Barcelona?
Most large international fairs take place at Fira Gran Via in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. Fira Montjuïc and the Palau de Congressos are in Sants-Montjuïc, CCIB is in the Fòrum area and the boat show is held at Port Vell.
Do you provide transport for delegates and exhibitors?
Yes. We provide airport and hotel transfers, continuous hotel to venue shuttles and transport for gala dinners and corporate events, with minibuses or coaches depending on the size of the group.
Can you pick up our group at Barcelona airport?
Yes. We pick up groups at Barcelona El Prat airport and at Girona airport and take them to the hotel or the venue.
How far in advance should I book transport for a congress?
As early as possible. During the busiest fairs, vehicles and drivers are in high demand, so we recommend requesting your quote as soon as your dates are confirmed.
Request a quote for your event
Tell us the dates, venue and number of people and we will send you a detailed quote with no obligation. Request your quote or call us on +34 936 612 179.
