Looking for the schedule of phases for this autumn’s Canton Fair? The fair runs across late October into early November, with short gaps between phases for booth changeover. Stack your product categories in Guangzhou, then continue the season at Cross Border Summit in Chiang Mai (Nov 4–5).
Prefer a guided fair experience? Join a Canton Fair Trip with the Global From Anywhere team, and plan CBS as the community capstone after the halls close.
Canton Fair phases, Autumn 2026
Phase 1
October 15–19, 2026
Guangzhou, China
Electronics, machinery & vehicles
- Consumer electronics & information products
- Household electrical appliances
- Lighting equipment
- New energy, materials & chemical products
- Hardware, tools & machining equipment
- Industrial automation & intelligent manufacturing
- Vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles & spare parts
Phase 2
October 23–27, 2026
Guangzhou, China
Home, gifts & building materials
- Daily consumer goods & housewares
- Gifts & premium products
- Home decorations
- Furniture
- Building materials & sanitary ware
- Kitchenware, tableware & general ceramics
Phase 3
October 31 – November 4, 2026
Guangzhou, China
Textiles, fashion, health & food
- Textiles, garments & fashion accessories
- Shoes
- Toys, children, baby & maternity products
- Office, school & stationery supplies
- Health, leisure & recreation products
- Medical products & traditional Chinese specialties / food
Official source: Phase dates for the 140th Canton Fair Autumn session are widely published as Oct 15–19, Oct 23–27, and Oct 31–Nov 4, 2026. Always reconfirm booth maps and buyer registration on the official Canton Fair site closer to your travel dates.
Trade-season timeline (planning view)
Build one continuous Asia itinerary: Canton Fair phases in Guangzhou, then fly to Thailand for Cross Border Summit. Many attendees leave China as Phase 3 wraps and fly into Chiang Mai on November 2 or 3.
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Before Phase 1
Register as a buyer, book hotels near Pazhou early, arrange China visa if needed, and shortlist exhibitors by hall/category. Book CBS early too, Cross Border Summit details. Consider Shenzhen ↔ Guangzhou transfer options.
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October 15–19, 2026 · Phase 1
Electronics, appliances, lighting, machinery, tools, new energy, and vehicles. Main fair in Guangzhou.
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October 20–22, 2026 · changeover
Booth setup/dismantling window between phases. Good buffer for factory visits or Hong Kong side trips if your categories allow.
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October 23–27, 2026 · Phase 2
Home, gifts, décor, furniture, and building materials, in Guangzhou.
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October 28–30, 2026 · changeover
Second changeover window before the final phase.
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October 31 – November 4, 2026 · Phase 3
Textiles, fashion, toys, stationery, health, medical, and food categories, in Guangzhou. If you are Phase 3 only for part of the week, leave room to fly to Thailand by Nov 2–3.
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November 2–3, 2026 · Fly to Chiang Mai
Most Cross Border Summit attendees fly on Nov 2 or Nov 3 so they arrive settled before the event. Plan Guangzhou → (via hub if needed) → Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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November 4–5, 2026 · Cross Border Summit
Cross Border Summit 2026 · Chiang Mai, Thailand. Global From Anywhere’s flagship community event for serious cross-border operators: strategy, relationships, and next-step deals after the fair floor.
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More events
Global Sources, HKTDC, Mega Show, and local happy hours will be listed as 2026 dates land. Contact us to submit an event.
Cross Border Summit 2026 at a glance
CBS 2026
November 4–5, 2026
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Why stack it after Canton Fair
- Natural sequence: source in China, then level-up strategy with the community
- Fly in Nov 2 or 3, and don't cut it to same-day arrival on the 4th
- Not a Canton Fair hall event. It is Global From Anywhere's own summit.
Already preparing?
We rotate this calendar between autumn and spring each half year. Next up after this season: Spring 2027 Schedule.