Montréal continues to stand out as one of North America’s premier destinations for professional trade shows. Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor, service provider, or a company expanding internationally, 2026 offers a strong lineup of major events to boost your visibility, attract qualified leads, and maximize your return on investment.
In this competitive environment, a unique, professionally designed exhibit booth can turn every interaction into a long-term business opportunity.
1. Montreal Auto Show
A flagship event in Québec’s automotive industry, bringing together vehicle manufacturers, equipment suppliers, mobility technologies, and the latest consumer innovations.
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Date: January 16–25, 2026
Industry: Automotive, mobility, transportation innovation
Featured Exhibitors: Honda, Tesla, Toyota
2. Montreal Motorcycle & Powersport Show
A key event for motorcycle and powersport professionals, showcasing new models, equipment, accessories, and major brands.
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Date: February 27 – March 1, 2026
Industry: Motorcycles, powersports, equipment
Featured Exhibitors: Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW Motorrad
3. Montreal National Home Show – 2026
A must-attend event for construction, renovation, and interior design professionals, bringing together leading brands, experts, and homeowners.
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Date: March 12–15, 2026
Industry: Home improvement, renovation, furniture, residential real estate
Featured Exhibitors: Desjardins, Réno-Dépôt, Écoflo
4. Outdoor Adventure Show Montréal
The largest outdoor and adventure trade event in Québec, focused on travel, sports, adventure gear, and outdoor experiences.
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Date: March 28–29, 2026
Industry: Outdoor, sports, travel, adventure
Featured Exhibitors: Explore Magazine, G Adventures, Merrell
5. Montréal Wood Convention
A major North American gathering for the wood and forestry industry, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and construction partners.
Location: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth – Montréal
Date: April 14–16, 2026
Industry: Wood products, forestry, furniture manufacturing
Featured Exhibitors: Canfor, Resolute Forest Products, Interfor
6. Salon Lumen
A professional event dedicated to electrical distribution, commercial lighting solutions, and energy technologies.
Location: Montréal (venue to be confirmed)
Date: April 15–16, 2026
Industry: Professional lighting, electrical distribution, energy solutions
Featured Exhibitors: Schneider Electric, Legrand, Philips
7. SIAL Canada – Montréal 2026
A leading global food industry event featuring manufacturers, distributors, importers, startups, and major retail chains.
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Date: April 29 – May 1, 2026
Industry: Food & beverage, ingredients, processing, distribution
Featured Exhibitors: Maple Leaf Foods, Lactalis, Bonduelle
8. Connexion – Digital Transformation Show
A trade show focused on digital transformation, bringing together decision-makers, technology providers, data specialists, and cloud solutions experts.
Location: Montréal Convention Centre
Date: May 27, 2026
Industry: Technology, IT, digitalization, SaaS
Featured Exhibitors: SAP, Cisco, Microsoft
9. Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show
A major industrial event showcasing automation, robotics, plastics, 3D printing, machinery, and advanced manufacturing solutions.
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Date: November 11–12, 2026
Industry: Manufacturing, automation, robotics, engineering
Featured Exhibitors: ABB, Siemens, FANUC
10. Franchise Expo Montréal
Québec’s largest franchise event, ideal for entrepreneurs, investors, franchise networks, and business expansion opportunities.
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Date: November 21–22, 2026
Industry: Franchising, entrepreneurship, retail
Featured Exhibitors: Subway, Marble Slab Creamery, Tutor Doctor
Boost Your Trade Show Presence in Montreal with totm exposition
In a professional trade show environment, the way you present your brand matters just as much as your product offering. At totm exposition, we design custom exhibit booths built to perform in the Montréal market : modular structures, professional lighting, immersive branding, integrated AV systems, and strategically planned layouts to optimize visitor flow.
Trust us with your next Montréal trade show and turn your presence into measurable success.
Vice-president | Co-founder of totm exposition