Reporting checked: 11 October 2026, 3:28 PM IST.
The 29th CII Chandigarh Fair is listed for 30 October to 2 November 2026, placing the four-day consumer and business event in the run-up to the festive shopping season. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) lists the fair among its forthcoming Northern Region events, while current exhibition listings identify Parade Ground in Sector 17 as the venue.
Confirmed dates and venue
CII’s official Chandigarh page lists the 29th edition from 30 October to 2 November 2026. An exhibition listing from TradeIndia identifies the venue as Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
At the time this article was checked, the CII page confirmed the dates but did not provide public visitor timings or ticket prices. Readers should not assume that last year’s timings or entry arrangements will automatically apply in 2026. Check CII’s event information again closer to the opening day for the final visitor instructions.
What visitors and businesses can expect
CII describes the fair as a flagship Northern Region event positioned around the festive season. The event listing presents it as a platform for consumer brands and companies working across durable and non-durable goods, with opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs to showcase products and connect directly with visitors.
That format can make the fair relevant to more than shoppers. Consumers may use it to compare products and discover brands in one place, while exhibitors can use a public-facing event to introduce their offerings and build customer awareness. The exact list of 2026 exhibitors, product sections, demonstrations and visitor services should be confirmed from the organiser as those details become available.
For small businesses, makers and consumer-facing brands, a large public fair can provide a chance to meet potential customers outside the usual online sales environment. For visitors, it can serve as a place to browse across categories before the Diwali shopping rush. These are potential uses of the fair’s format, not a guarantee about any particular exhibitor or product being present.
Planning a visit
Parade Ground in Sector 17 is centrally located within Chandigarh, but visitors travelling from Mohali, Panchkula or the wider Tricity should check transport and parking arrangements before leaving. Once CII releases visitor timings, choose a time that suits your plans and allow for possible crowding, especially on the weekend dates of 31 October and 1 November.
Anyone interested in exhibiting or sponsoring should use the official CII contact route rather than relying on unverified phone numbers or social posts. CII’s Northern Region office lists its Chandigarh address and contact numbers on the organisation’s website. Businesses should confirm stall availability, costs and contractual terms directly with CII.
Why it matters
The CII Chandigarh Fair links consumer shopping with local business visibility. It gives brands and entrepreneurs a public platform and adds a major exhibition to the Tricity’s pre-Diwali calendar. For Chandigarh, such events can bring shoppers, exhibitors and service teams into the same venue while giving residents another way to discover products ahead of the festive period.
Image note: The featured image shows a stall at an earlier Indian international trade fair in Delhi and is illustrative, not a photograph of the 2026 Chandigarh Fair. Photograph by Subhashish Panigrahi, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0; see the Wikimedia Commons file page for details.
