Instead of listing January 2027 by date, this page sorts the month by sector, because most exhibitors only care about the shows in their own field. Eight shows are listed across India, Germany and Dubai. The overseas ones need a different timeline from the Indian ones, so we have split those out too.
January 2027 at a glance
- 8 listed shows: 5 in India, 2 in Germany, 1 in Dubai
- Mumbai has three shows within about three weeks
- The two German shows are the ones that need the earliest shipping decisions
If you sell in India
Jewellery: IIJS Signature 2027 | 7 to 11 Jan 2027
JWCC BKC and Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai
The first show of the year. See our IIJS Signature page
Hospitality: World of Hospitality Expo 2027 | 19 to 21 Jan 2027
NESCO, Goregaon, Mumbai
A three-day show, so a compact, welcoming stand works well. See our World of Hospitality page
Plastics: PLASTIVISION India 2027 | 21 to 25 Jan 2027
NESCO, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
Five days, with machines and materials on show. See our PLASTIVISION page
Machine tools: IMTEX 2027 | 21 to 27 Jan 2027
BIEC, Bengaluru
The longest show of the month at seven days. See our IMTEX page
Packaging and print: PRINTPACK India 2027 | 30 Jan to 3 Feb 2027
India Expo Centre, Greater Noida
Starts on the last weekend of January. See our PRINTPACK page
If you export or sell overseas
Construction: BAU 2027 | 11 to 15 Jan 2027
Messe München, Munich, Germany
The earliest of the overseas shows. See our BAU Munich page
Consumer goods and lifestyle: Ambiente 2027 | 29 Jan to 2 Feb 2027
Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
Starts at the end of the month. See our Ambiente page
Healthcare: World Health Expo Dubai 2027 | 25 to 28 Jan 2027
Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai
The only Dubai show of the month. See our World Health Expo page
Dates and venues are as listed at the time of writing and can change. Please confirm with each organiser before you book.
Overseas versus Indian shows: different clocks
- Overseas stands often need structure built or sourced in advance, with shipping and customs time on top. For a mid-January show in Germany, the design should be approved well before the end of November. Venue contractors abroad also have their own rules for rigging and electrics.
- Indian stands are usually built at the workshop and installed in the build-up window, so six to eight weeks is a workable timeline for a custom stand.
The Mumbai stretch
IIJS Signature, World of Hospitality Expo and PLASTIVISION fall within about three weeks, and all are in the Goregaon and BKC area. If you exhibit at more than one, ask whether the structure can be reused with new graphics. Our Mumbai calendar by venue has the full list. Full coverage of shows is on major exhibitions, and you can check typical budgets in our stand cost guide.
Exhibiting at one of these shows? Share the show name, stand size and budget range on our quote page or call +91 84339 02025. Unievents Services will reply with a design direction and quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Which trade shows are listed for January 2027?
The shows we track are IIJS Signature, BAU 2027, World of Hospitality Expo, PLASTIVISION India, IMTEX, World Health Expo Dubai, Ambiente and PRINTPACK India. Please confirm dates with each organiser.
Which January show runs the longest?
IMTEX 2027 is listed for 21 to 27 January, seven days, the longest of the eight.
How early should I plan a stand for a German show in January?
Overseas stands need shipping and customs time as well as build time, so it is best to approve the design well before the end of November.
Can I exhibit at both PLASTIVISION and IMTEX?
They both open on 21 January, in Mumbai and Bengaluru, so you would need two separate teams and stands.