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Professional trade shows in Paris in October 2026: the month's B2B calendar

Q: Is SIAL open to the general public?

No. SIAL is strictly reserved for trade visitors. Online registration is compulsory and requires proof of professional activity or of the relevant business structure. The International Heritage Fair, by contrast, is open to both professionals and the general public with a paid ticket.

Q: Why should you book your hotel early for October?

October combines Fashion Week at the start of the month, several business trade shows and the All Saints’ holiday period at the end of the month. Statistically, it is one of the busiest times of the year in Paris. Well-located central hotels fill up quickly, often from the summer onward for the most in-demand weeks.

Trade Shows & Fairs

After the packed schedule of September, October keeps up the pace. The month brings together a varied selection of professional trade shows covering fashion, entrepreneurship, food and heritage-related crafts. Whether your stay in Paris lasts one day or a full week, these events are spread across four distinct weeks, making it possible to organise your appointments without overlap. From Hôtel R de Paris, a 4-star boutique hotel in the 9th arrondissement, the main venues are easy to reach from Saint-Lazare by public transport.

Première Classe : 2 to 5 October 2026

A key event for fashion accessories, Première Classe takes place twice a year in the Jardin des Tuileries during Paris Fashion Week Women. The show highlights designers in jewellery, shoes, leather goods, textile accessories and womenswear with a strong stylistic identity. It is B2B by nature, buyers, showrooms, press and creative directors attend to spot next season’s trends and connect with French and international brands.

Dates: 2 to 5 October 2026
Venue: Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1st arrondissement
Audience: trade only (buyers, brands, showrooms, fashion press)
Tip: October Fashion Week puts heavy pressure on Paris hotels, so book very early, especially as several fairs run in parallel
Website: wsn-events.com

MCB by Beauté Sélection: 10 to 12 October 2026

MCB by Beauté Sélection is the annual professional event for the beauty industry (hairdressing, aesthetics, make-up). It takes place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles over three days, with a later opening on Saturday.

Dates: 10 to 12 October 2026
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
Hours: Saturday 10 from 2pm to 7pm, Sunday 11 from 9.30am to 7pm, Monday 12 from 9.30am to 5.30pm
Audience: trade show, buyers and beauty professionals
Access: metro line 12, Porte de Versailles station, direct from Trinité-d'Estienne d'Orves and Saint-Lazare
Website: mcbbybeauteselection.com

Salon SME : 13 and 14 October 2026

Salon SME (Salon des Micro-Entreprises) is the annual meeting point for owners of small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs looking for practical solutions in funding, digital tools, commercial development, recruitment and legal matters. Over two dense days at the Palais des Congrès, the event combines talks, practical workshops and meetings with service providers and partners tailored to each business profile.

Dates: 13 and 14 October 2026
Venue: Palais des Congrès de Paris, 2 place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris
Audience: owners of small businesses, freelancers, company creators and buyers
Access: metro line 1, Porte Maillot station (journey time to be checked on the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner)
Tip: build your visit around the talks that matter most to you: the programme is dense and the temptation to try to do everything is real
Website: salonsme.com

Cosmetic 360: 14 and 15 October 2026

Now in its 12th edition, Cosmetic 360 presents itself as the global innovation show for the perfume and cosmetics industry. It brings together international decision-makers around five prospective zones, three conference stages and the Cosmetics 360 Awards.

Dates: 14 and 15 October 2026
Venue: Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Hours: to be confirmed on the official website when you register
Audience: perfume and cosmetics professionals, badge to be obtained online
Access: metro lines 1 and 7, Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre station
Website: cosmetic-360.com

SIAL Paris : 17 to 21 October 2026

SIAL Paris is one of the world’s largest food industry trade shows. Over five days in Villepinte, it brings together producers, distributors, buyers, restaurateurs and large-scale retail professionals from more than 100 countries to focus on product innovation, food trends and export opportunities. For businesses in hospitality, food retail or food import-export, it is a strategic event not to miss.

Dates: 17 to 21 October 2026
Venue: Paris Nord Villepinte, Halls 1 to 8, 95400 Villepinte
Audience: trade only, registration required with proof of professional activity
From the hotel: RER B to Parc des Expositions station (about 26 minutes from Gare du Nord according to the Seine-Saint-Denis tourism board; journey time from the hotel to be checked on the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner)
Tip: if you plan to cover several halls, set aside more than one day (the site spans over 200,000 m² and a full visit is impossible in half a day)
Website: sialparis.fr

International Heritage Fair : 29 October to 1 November 2026

Organised by Ateliers d’Art de France, the International Heritage Fair is France’s leading professional event dedicated to the restoration, preservation and enhancement of built and non-built heritage. More than 300 exhibitors from 40 crafts (stained-glass masters, stone cutters, textile restorers, art embroiderers and metalworkers) gather over four days at the Carrousel du Louvre. The 2026 theme is Heritage in lights. Talks, craft demonstrations, awards and meetings with specifiers and property owners form the core of the programme.

Dates: 29 October to 1 November 2026
Venue: Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Audience: trade and general public (heritage property owners, architects, restorers, enthusiasts and students)
Prices: presale until 28 October €17/day (duo €30, 2 days €24, 4 days €35); on site full price €21, reduced price €12; free for under-12s
Access: metro lines 1 and 7, Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre station (journey time to be checked on the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner)
Tip: buy your ticket online to get the lower price and avoid the queue at the entrance; the fair coincides with the All Saints’ holiday period and the end of the Salon du Chocolat, so Paris is particularly busy that weekend
Website: patrimoineculturel.com

Planning your trip from start to finish

October combines Fashion Week, several trade fairs and the All Saints’ school holidays at the end of the month. Central Paris hotels run at a very high occupancy level from the first week onward. If your schedule includes one or more of these events, the right strategy is to book as early as possible and choose a central address that lets you move easily between venues. From the 9th arrondissement, Saint-Lazare is a 7-minute walk away for regional trains and major lines, while metro connections provide straightforward access to Porte Maillot and central Paris, and the RER B serves Villepinte. The hotel’s early booking offer helps secure your stay at an advantageous rate. And to plan your evening logistics after a trade show, our guide to taxi apps lists the most practical options from the exhibition venues.

Practical information

Price

Varies by trade show: free registration for SME, paid ticket for the Heritage Fair (around €14-16 online)

How to get there

Première Classe (Tuileries): metro line 1 to Tuileries or Palais Royal (journey time to be checked on the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner)
Salon SME (Porte Maillot): metro line 1 to Porte Maillot (journey time to be checked on the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner)
SIAL (Villepinte): Saint-Lazare → Gare du Nord (metro line 13) → RER B to Parc des Expositions (about 26 minutes from Gare du Nord according to the Seine-Saint-Denis tourism board; journey time from the hotel to be checked on the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner)
International Heritage Fair (Carrousel du Louvre): metro lines 1 and 7 to Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre (journey time to be checked on the Île-de-France Mobilités journey planner)

Our advice

Book your accommodation now: October is one of the busiest months in Paris because of Fashion Week and the All Saints’ holiday period. The hotel’s early booking offer secures the best rate.
For SIAL in Villepinte, allow several hours at a minimum: the halls are vast and B2B meetings should be scheduled in advance via the show platform.
For the trade shows within Paris itself (SME, Heritage Fair, Première Classe), getting back to the hotel is easy by metro or on foot from the centre, with no need for a taxi or car.
Our guide to transport apps lists the most practical options for travelling between exhibition venues and the hotel, especially in the evening.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you attend several trade shows in October 2026 while staying in one place in Paris?

Yes, provided the fairs are spread out over the week. Première Classe takes place at the beginning of October, Salon SME in mid-October, SIAL the following week and the International Heritage Fair at the end of the month. With a central base in the 9th arrondissement, transport connections remain straightforward, especially via Saint-Lazare for venues outside central Paris.

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