This calendar covers F&B expos, Hospitality & MICE conferences, and trade shows across all regions.

HoReCa professionals plan your budgets now. Hotels book suppliers six months ahead. India adds 50,000 hotel rooms in 2026. Domestic travel hits 5.2 billion trips. Foreign tourists return strong. You face supplier shortages and rising costs. These events solve both problems.

India Hospitality Events 2026: Complete HoReCa Calendar (Jan-Dec Structured)

January 2026: Food Processing Kickoff

1. Indus Food Masala
   Dates: 8-10 January 2026
   Location: Greater Noida, India Expo Mart
   Details: 1,500 exhibitors, 25,000 buyers, F&B sourcing focus

2. Food & Drink Processing Expo + Bakery Technology Fair
   Dates: 20-22 January 2026
   Location: Bengaluru, Palace Grounds
   Details: Machinery sourcing, cloud kitchen equipment

3. World of Hospitality Expo
   Dates: 29-31 January 2026
   Location: Mumbai, NESCO Complex
   Details: Kitchen technology, F&B innovations

4. North-East HoReCa Expo
   Dates: 29-31 January 2026
   Location: Guwahati
   Details: Regional suppliers serving untapped markets

February-April 2026: Regional F&B Leadership Events

5. Restaurant India Tamil Nadu & Kerala Edition
   Dates: 18 February 2026
   Location: Chennai
   Details: South India restaurant chains from Bengaluru to Kochi

6. Nagpur Food Expo
   Dates: 25-27 February 2026
   Location: Nagpur
   Details: Central India focus, ready-to-eat products

7. AAHAR International (40th Edition)
   Dates: 10-14 March 2026
   Location: Delhi, Pragati Maidan
   Details: 25,000 buyers expected, largest food expo

8. Restaurant India East Edition
   Dates: 25-27 March 2026
   Location: Kolkata
   Details: Odisha and Bihar restaurant chains

9. Restaurant India South Edition
   Dates: 14-15 April 2026
   Location: Bengaluru
   Details: Multi-city franchises, technology integration

May-August 2026: Global and Hospitality Technology Focus

10. Indian Restaurant Congress
    Dates: 28 May 2026
    Location: London (International)
    Details: NRI hoteliers, global expansion opportunities

11. Food Expo + Tea & Coffee Expo
    Dates: 11-13 June 2026
    Location: Bengaluru
    Details: Dairy machinery, cafe equipment sourcing

12. IHE 2026 (India Hospitality Expo)
    Dates: 5-8 August 2026
    Location: Greater Noida, India Expo Centre
    Details: 1,000 brands from 16 countries

October-December 2026: National Championship Events

13. Restaurant India National Edition
    Dates: 10-11 October 2026
    Location: Mumbai, Jio World Convention Centre
    Details: Pan-India restaurant chains, POS technology demonstrations

14. Indian Restaurant Congress National Edition
    Dates: 1-2 December 2026
    Location: Delhi, Bharat Mandapam
    Details: Government officials attend, 2027 contracts finalized

Government MICE Bureaus Nationwide Launch

January 2026 Rollout Across Major Cities.

Key Benefits: Single-window approvals reduce processing time by 60 percent. Hotels secure three times more conference business. Tier 2 destinations receive dedicated marketing budgets.

Delhi: Bharat Mandapam + Yashobhoomi
Mumbai: Jio World Centre (technology events)
Jaipur: Palaces for incentive travel
Coimbatore: Industrial conferences
Indore: Pharmaceutical trade shows

Tier 2 Event Advantages

Regional events generate 40 percent higher close rates compared to metro expos. Local suppliers reduce delivery costs by 30 percent. Booth expenses drop to Rs 50,000 versus Rs 2 lakh in Delhi. Guwahati and Nagpur serve untapped markets with faster decision-making.

Supplier Preparation Timeline

Register for January events immediately as booth bookings close 90 days prior to each event. Hotels confirm catering requirements 60 days in advance. Prepare product samples 30 days before attendance and don’t forget to. print required  business cards and marketing materials for the event.