Baghdad International Fair

معرض بغداد الدولي

View on map
Cultural & TraditionalBaghdad
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration7 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsUnlike Baghdad's literary fair, this is a
Language["ar"]Currency: IQD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Baghdad International Fair in Baghdad

A general trade and industrial exposition at the Baghdad International Fairground, running since 1956 under the Ministry of Trade and the State Company for Iraqi Fairs and Commercial Services. Distinct from the city's book fair, it draws pavilions from around twenty countries and over a thousand companies across sectors like energy, construction, and agriculture, alongside cultural sideshows for public visitors.

Established in 1956, the Baghdad International Fair is a general trade and industrial exposition, not a literary event, and for much of the twentieth century it ranked among the most significant commercial fairs in the Middle East, drawing exhibitors keen to reach Iraqi and regional buyers.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike Baghdad's literary fair, this is a government-run commercial exposition spanning entire industrial sectors rather than a single trade

02

The mystery stays covered

Gulf states typically take the largest pavilions, and organizers pair the trade floor with concerts and classic car displays aimed at general visitors rather than only business delegations

03

The city starts moving

Its numbered sessions do not align neatly with calendar years, reflecting decades of interruptions from war and sanctions, which makes its session count itself a rough marker of Iraq's turbulent economic history since the 1950s

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The fair's practice of assigning a yearly investment-themed slogan and awarding the largest pavilions to a rotating set of Gulf sponsor countries has become a recognizable feature of each session

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Baghdad you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Business casual is appropriate for engaging with exhibitors and delegations; general visitors can dress casually and comfortably given the amount of walking between exhibition halls.

Safety

Baghdad International Fair is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Baghdad International Fair does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["ar"] · IQD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.34 N, 44.40 EOpen in Google Maps

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

Nearest airportBGW — Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base
TransportStay close enough to the part of Baghdad you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Baghdad International Fair does not become the hardest part.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Baghdad via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Baghdad, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearBusiness casual is appropriate for engaging with exhibitors and delegations; general visitors can dress casually and comfortably given the amount of walking between exhibition halls.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Iraq and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Baghdad International Fair?

Baghdad International Fair is listed for Past edition: 1–7 February 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Baghdad International Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Baghdad, Iraq. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

7 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLexpo.iq
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Calgary Stampede

Past edition: 3–12 July 2026

Calgary, Canada
Photo pending

Mawazine - Rhythms of the World

Past edition: 19–27 June 2026

Rabat/Sale, Morocco
Photo pending

Seville April Fair

Past edition: 21–26 April 2026

Seville, Spain
Photo pending

Minnesota State Fair

August · Summer

Falcon Heights, United States

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →