January 2026 Calendar | Must-attend fairs in Guangdong

A new year rings in! In January 2026, Guangdong is hosting a series of vibrant fairs covering a diverse array of topics: New Year celebration, food & culture, online influencers, tea, robotics, machinery, and more. Whether you are an industry professional, a tech enthusiast, or a culture lover, there is an event for you!

Following is our curated selection of unmissable fairs taking place in Guangdong this January. Pick the ones that interest you and enjoy your visit!

1. ‌2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Gastronomy and Culture Carnival

Dates: Dec. 30-Jan. 5 (From 10:00-22:00 every day)

Highlights:

‧A vibrant mix of trendy food market, intangible cultural heritage showcase, Dunhuang-style drum dance (a traditional performance inspired by the art of Dunhuang Grottoes in western China), fire skirt dance, flying saucer stunt, fish lantern parade & stage shows.

‧50+ top food brands offering free admission to all food lovers.

‧ Finest eatery selections from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Offers value for money.

Venue:

Zhongshan Exposition Center (No. 22, Bo'ai 6th Road, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province)

Registration: No special reservation needed. Visit directly.

2. 2026 Guangzhou New Year Goods Fair

Dates: Jan. 30-Feb. 11

Highlights:

‧New Year-themed goods + global trade. The ultimate hub for festival consumption & cross-border business.

‧Classic Chinese New Year treats x global specialties – great prices, big savings.

Venue:

Poly World Trade Center Expo (No. 1000, Xingang East Road, Pazhou Sub-district, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province)

Registration: No special registration requirements required.

3. FastMoss Global Short Video Conference and Expo

Dates: Jan. 15-16

Highlights:

‧Co-hosted by TikTok's top data analytics platform (FastMoss) and leading TikTok sourcing platform (YooFinds).

‧One of the most influential and largest galas in global short-video & live-stream e-commerce.

‧30,000+ expected attendees; TikTok, Amazon, YouTube, Instagram & more mainstream platforms covered. 

‧Gathering top creators, brands, cross-border sellers, factories, platforms, investors, media, MCNs, TSPs, logistics & payment providers. A one-stop hub for content creation, sourcing & cross-border fulfillment.

‧ Global top creators confirmed their first offline live-stream selling in China. Aaliyah Arnold, jvcabbyy, vsalazar16, and other A-list TikTok stars will attend.

‧Overseas creators pick products, test on the spot, then jump straight into live-streaming. Real-time live sales right at the exhibition.

Venue:

Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (No. 111, Fuhua 3rd Road, Futian District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province)

Registration:

https://www.fastmoss.com/zh/FGVCon2026

4. International Exhibition and Event Convention 2026

Dates: Jan. 19-21

Highlights:

‧Top-tier expo for the exhibition & convention industry. Build a trillion-yuan cooperation ecosystem for exhibition & convention industry insiders.

‧2,000+ global thought leaders, entrepreneurs & industry elites. A high-end platform integrating policy interpretation, trend analysis, resource matching & business opportunities.

‧ Core topics discussions: AIGC empowerment, global expansion, green venue construction. Exclusive closed-door workshops by industry gurus providing actionable measures on overseas expansion pitfalls, supply chain optimization, AI tool application, financial risk control.

Venue:

Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (No. 1, Zhancheng Road, Heping Community, Fuhai Sub-district, Bao'an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province)

Registration: 

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Reporter | Huang Xinyi

Poster | Lai Meiya

Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He

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