Shanghai will host a number of major exhibitions in September, covering a range of industries, including leather, furniture, design, rubber technology, and hardware.

All China Leather Exhibition

• When: Sept 1-3
• Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, No 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area

All China Leather Exhibition is China's largest and most influential international leather trade fair, drawing more than 1,000 exhibitors from nearly 30 countries and regions each year, including the United States, Brazil, and Italy.

This year's exhibition features a Brazilian pavilion jointly organized by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency and the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry, involving 11 Brazilian leather companies. The pavilion encompasses a wide range of businesses, from large leather manufacturers and specialized tanneries to trade, logistics, and customs service providers, with products spanning the full range of leather processing, from raw hides and skins to finished leather.

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Furniture China 2026 & Maison Shanghai 2026

Furniture China 2026

• When: Sept 8-11
• Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, No 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area

Maison Shanghai 2026

• When: Sept 7-10
• Where: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, No 1099 Guozhan Road, Pudong New Area

Furniture China 2026 & Maison Shanghai 2026 will be held at two venues on different dates, with Maison Shanghai opening on Sept 7 and Furniture China following on Sept 8.

Furniture China will feature the E1 international brand hall, with brands from 25 countries and four international pavilions. Brands including HTL, Ashley, and Amini will return to the exhibition.

Maison Shanghai will showcase 80,000 square meters of exhibition space across four halls, featuring more than 20 themed exhibits spanning four categories: Eastern culture and materials, future living and technology, original design and ideas, and lifestyle with cross-sector design. The event will also include five professional awards covering materials, products, and interior architecture, as well as 100 forum sessions.

More than 200 companies will also showcase differentiated products for the domestic market, targeting buyers, designers, content creators, and cross-border purchasers.

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The 24th International Exhibition on Rubber Technology

• When: Sept 15-17
• Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, No 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area

This year's exhibition will span more than 73,000 sq m and feature over 1,000 exhibitors, including companies from nearly 30 countries and regions.

The exhibition is expected to attract buyers from more than 100 countries and regions. Buyers will include manufacturers of tires, rubber hoses, conveyor belts, cables, seals, and shock-absorbing components, as well as those of medical supplies, sports equipment, and footwear materials. They will represent industries including automotive and new energy, rail transit, construction machinery, mining and petrochemicals, healthcare, electronics and electrical equipment, home appliances, construction, wind power, agriculture, shipbuilding, and sports and leisure.

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China International Hardware Show 2026

• When: Sept 28-30
• Where: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, No 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area

Regarded as a barometer of the hardware market and an indicator of industry trends, the China International Hardware Show has maintained an exhibition area exceeding 120,000 sq m in recent years.

The exhibition will showcase a wide range of hardware products, including hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, abrasives, welding equipment, fastening equipment, architectural hardware, gardening tools, protective equipment, locks, hardware manufacturing equipment, and small machinery.

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Exhibitions calendar

Sources: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the exhibitions mentioned above