HOSPEX Erbil

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Food & DrinkErbil
Dates14–17 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkIts distinguishing feature, per its own
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IQD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

HOSPEX Erbil in Erbil

HOSPEX Erbil is the kind of food and drink event where the useful story begins with place, timing and the way people move through the day. On the ground, the strongest plan starts with the rhythm of the event: tastings, market stalls, producers, local tables and the easy social pace around food.

Hospex is a hospitality-industry trade exhibition held at the Erbil International Fairground, aimed at hotel operators in Kurdistan and businesses launching restaurant and food-service concepts across Iraq.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Its distinguishing feature, per its own promotional framing, is a narrow focus on outfitting hotels and restaurants specifically, hospitality equipment, furnishings, and kitchen appliances, rather than broader tourism or cultural programming, aimed at operators launching or upgrading hospitality businesses across Iraq

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

As an equipment and supply trade fair

Water and renewal

Living ritual

its recurring pattern is annual exhibitor booths at the Erbil International Fairground showcasing hospitality furnishings

The sacred route

Living ritual

kitchen appliances

The local code

Living ritual

and hotel and restaurant equipment

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

14–17 October 2026

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Business or business-casual attire suitable for a professional trade exhibition.

Safety

For HOSPEX Erbil, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Erbil you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

IQD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map36.19 N, 44.01 EOpen in Google Maps

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Nearest airportEBL — Erbil
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Erbil you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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 Erbil via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Erbil, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearBusiness or business-casual attire suitable for a professional trade exhibition.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

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is HOSPEX Erbil?

HOSPEX Erbil is listed for 14–17 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does HOSPEX Erbil take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

4 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?

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 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 URLerbilfair.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates14–17 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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