Visit China · City Guide
Connect Shanghai's trade shows with focused supplier meetings, practical city planning and a little time beyond the exhibition schedule.
Verified event directory
Browse upcoming verified events in Shanghai and open the detail page before deciding what belongs in your itinerary.
Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2026
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
A digital-entertainment expo with dedicated B2B halls for games, AI applications, entertainment hardware, technology products and international networking.
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Aug 5 – Aug 7, 2026
National Exhibition and Convention Center
An export-oriented aftermarket fair organised around source factories and eight vehicle-system product sectors.
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Aug 12 – Aug 14, 2026
Shanghai New International Expo Centre - SNIEC
Asia's concrete, flooring and mortar show, linking production equipment with surface preparation, application tools and materials.
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Aug 18 – Aug 20, 2026
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
A home-textile sourcing event for buyers comparing bedding, curtains, upholstery fabrics, rugs, wall décor and contract-furnishing suppliers.
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FeaturedAug 25 – Aug 27, 2026
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
A fabric and accessories sourcing event for buyers evaluating apparel textiles, trims, print materials and related manufacturing partners.
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National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
A specialist fibre and yarn fair for buyers assessing natural, blended, recycled and technical inputs across the apparel supply chain.
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Sep 1 – Sep 3, 2026
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
An international leather-industry fair for buyers sourcing hides, finished leather, footwear materials, chemicals, machinery and leather-goods inputs.
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FeaturedSep 1 – Sep 3, 2026
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
A focused sourcing stop for technical textiles, nonwovens, textile processing machinery and finishing systems.
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Sep 5 – Sep 8, 2026
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao)
A building and home-customisation fair covering materials, doors and windows, finishes, smart systems and whole-home solutions.
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FeaturedSep 5 – Sep 8, 2026
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao)
A major furniture and interior sourcing event for buyers comparing residential, commercial and project-oriented suppliers.
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Sep 7 – Sep 10, 2026
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center
A design-led sourcing fair for furniture, home décor, interior materials and lifestyle products, with direct access to export-ready factories.
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FeaturedSep 8 – Sep 11, 2026
Shanghai New International Expo Centre
An international furniture sourcing fair for buyers comparing residential, commercial, outdoor and design-led furniture with materials and manufacturing partners.
View DetailsExhibition infrastructure
The venue often determines the most practical transport, meeting and on-site planning sequence.
Hongqiao exhibition district
A major exhibition complex next to the Hongqiao transport hub, used for large international and multi-sector events.
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Pudong · Century Park area
A leading Pudong venue with a dense schedule of specialist industrial, technology and consumer trade fairs.
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Pudong · World Expo area
A flexible exhibition venue in the former World Expo district, close to cultural landmarks and central Pudong connections.
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Central Shanghai · Jing'an
A central-city venue with landmark architecture, suited to selected exhibitions, design events and cultural programmes.
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2 verified directory records
The current Xentra directory lists 2 verified event records at this venue. Check each event detail page for edition-specific access and meeting planning information.
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1 verified directory record
The current Xentra directory lists 1 verified event record at this venue. Check each event detail page for edition-specific access and meeting planning information.
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1 verified directory record
The current Xentra directory lists 1 verified event record at this venue. Check each event detail page for edition-specific access and meeting planning information.
View VenueSourcing context
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Shanghai brings together international commerce, finance, design and the Yangtze River Delta supply base. Xentra's current verified directory includes 148 event records in the city, which makes the guide useful for connecting a show visit with supplier conversations and a focused local schedule. Beyond the business agenda, the city also offers riverfront architecture, historic districts and contemporary urban culture. This page is designed to keep those optional stops proportionate to the sourcing objectives of the visit.
international commerce, finance, design and the Yangtze River Delta supply base
148 current records in Xentra's directory.
riverfront architecture, historic districts and contemporary urban culture
When the schedule allows
These are city-specific recommendations for international visitors: major landmarks, credible cultural stops and practical shopping or dining districts. Each note indicates when it fits a business itinerary.
Riverfront architecture
The clearest first-time Shanghai view: historic riverfront buildings facing Lujiazui. Best used for an early walk or an evening after central meetings.
Classical garden and heritage retail
A compact route through traditional garden design, old-city streets and gift shopping. It is more practical than a long museum visit when the schedule has only two or three hours free.
Chinese art and design history
A strong cultural stop for visitors interested in Chinese craft, materials and visual language; check the current exhibition location and ticket rules before building the day around it.
Modern skyline and observation
The defining modern counterpart to the Bund. Combine it with a Pudong meeting, the IFC area or an evening river crossing rather than treating it as a separate cross-city trip.
Shikumen district, dining and retail
A polished, central option for client lunches, evening dining and a short look at restored Shikumen streets without the time commitment of a full sightseeing day.
Major shopping and city-centre walk
A high-energy central route with major stores, food options and easy access to the Bund and museums. Go early or later in the evening if crowds are a concern.
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