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
Indus Food Masala
Dates: 8-10 January 2026
Location: Greater Noida, India Expo Mart
Details: 1,500 exhibitors, 25,000 buyers, F&B sourcing focusFood & Drink Processing Expo + Bakery Technology Fair
Dates: 20-22 January 2026
Location: Bengaluru, Palace Grounds
Details: Machinery sourcing, cloud kitchen equipmentWorld of Hospitality Expo
Dates: 29-31 January 2026
Location: Mumbai, NESCO Complex
Details: Kitchen technology, F&B innovationsNorth-East HoReCa Expo
Dates: 29-31 January 2026
Location: Guwahati
Details: Regional suppliers serving untapped markets
February-April 2026: Regional F&B Leadership Events
Restaurant India Tamil Nadu & Kerala Edition
Dates: 18 February 2026
Location: Chennai
Details: South India restaurant chains from Bengaluru to KochiNagpur Food Expo
Dates: 25-27 February 2026
Location: Nagpur
Details: Central India focus, ready-to-eat productsAAHAR International (40th Edition)
Dates: 10-14 March 2026
Location: Delhi, Pragati Maidan
Details: 25,000 buyers expected, largest food expoRestaurant India East Edition
Dates: 25-27 March 2026
Location: Kolkata
Details: Odisha and Bihar restaurant chainsRestaurant India South Edition
Dates: 14-15 April 2026
Location: Bengaluru
Details: Multi-city franchises, technology integration
May-August 2026: Global and Hospitality Technology Focus
Indian Restaurant Congress
Dates: 28 May 2026
Location: London (International)
Details: NRI hoteliers, global expansion opportunitiesFood Expo + Tea & Coffee Expo
Dates: 11-13 June 2026
Location: Bengaluru
Details: Dairy machinery, cafe equipment sourcingIHE 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
Restaurant India National Edition
Dates: 10-11 October 2026
Location: Mumbai, Jio World Convention Centre
Details: Pan-India restaurant chains, POS technology demonstrationsIndian 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.