Xiamen is hosting a packed lineup of major trade shows this October, inviting visitors and businesses worldwide to seize opportunities.

The 21st Buddhist Items and Traditional Culture Items Fair will run from Oct 15 to 19 at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center (XICEC), showcasing the full industry chain, from Buddha statues and cultural products to vegetarian food.

Running on the same dates and at the same venue, the 2026 China Xiamen Tea Fair will cover all six major tea categories, fine teaware, and packaging designs, along with a series of cultural events.

Art Amoy 2026 is set for Oct 22 to 25 at XICEC, bringing together more than 80 galleries and institutions with nearly 10,000 exhibits.

The 2026 Powder Coating and Finishing Industry Exhibition will be held at the same venue on Oct 23 and 24, showcasing the latest materials, equipment, processes, and technologies.

From Oct 27 to 29, the 68th China National Pharmaceutical Machinery Exposition and the 2026 China International Pharmaceutical Machinery Exposition will take place at the Xiamen International Expo Center. The event will bring together more than 1,000 pharmaceutical equipment manufacturers and service providers from home and abroad.

Finally, the 17th Cross-Strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair will be held at XICEC from Oct 29 to Nov 1. One main venue connects business and consumer audiences, while multiple sub-venues link to the city's cultural landmarks, commercial districts, and industrial parks. An online platform also offers year-round virtual visits and shopping.