Beauty Trade Shows in Canada
Find all the beauty trade shows in Canada for 2027, with dates, venues, tickets and what is on. Compare the events and plan your visit.
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- 21 Feb Next: ESI Show Vancouver 2027
About Beauty Trade Shows in Canada
Beauty trade shows in Canada are where salons, spas and clinics stock up, compare brands and see what is new. The calendar follows a clear pattern across the year, which makes it easy to plan your buying.
The ESI Show is the backbone of the trade calendar, visiting Vancouver in February at Canada Place, Toronto in April at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Montreal in September at the Palais des congrès. Each edition has its own personality, with a strong skin and spa focus in Montreal and a broad mix of hair, nails and skincare in Toronto and Vancouver. Aesthetic medicine has its own trade area at CBAM Congress in Vancouver each May. For barbers and stylists, the Toronto Barber Expo in July pairs a busy trade floor with competitions, and massage therapists can browse equipment and products at the Canadian Massage Conference in Calgary each September.
Every beauty trade show in Canada is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can plan your buying trips for the year ahead.
Every event, in date order
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25 to 26 April 2027 · Toronto
The ESI Show Toronto 2027
Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
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10 to 13 July 2027 · Toronto
Toronto Barber Expo: Hairfest Chapter IV
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto.
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12 to 13 September 2027 · Montreal
ESI Show Montréal 2027
Palais des congrès de Montréal.
Plan your trip
Getting to the shows
Each of Canada's big trade shows is close to public transport. Canada Place in Vancouver is beside Waterfront station on the Canada Line from the airport. The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is a short covered walk from Union Station, which links to Pearson by the UP Express. The Palais des congrès in Montreal sits above Place d'Armes metro station. The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, home of the barber expo, is near Pearson and easiest to reach by car.
Where to stay
Downtown hotels in each city put you within walking distance of the halls, so you can drop off shopping bags between sessions. For the barber expo, the resort's own hotel saves on travel during a long weekend.
Buying tips
- Make a list of the products and equipment you need and set a budget before you arrive.
- Many brands offer show prices, so compare stands before you order.
- Ask about shipping if you are buying larger items such as couches or devices.
- Bring proof of your profession, as several Canadian trade shows are trade only.
Your questions, answered
What is the biggest beauty trade show in Canada?
The ESI Show is the country's main beauty trade show, with editions in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal each year.
When are the beauty trade shows in Canada in 2027?
ESI Show Vancouver runs from 21 to 22 February, The ESI Show Toronto from 25 to 26 April, CBAM Congress from 15 to 16 May, the Toronto Barber Expo from 10 to 13 July and ESI Show Montreal from 12 to 13 September 2027.
Are Canadian beauty trade shows open to the public?
Most are for professionals. The Toronto Barber Expo welcomes the public, while ESI Show Vancouver, ESI Show Montreal and CBAM Congress are trade only.
Is there a barber trade show in Canada?
The Toronto Barber Expo, Hairfest Chapter IV, has a trade floor alongside competitions and education, from 10 to 13 July 2027.
Can I buy massage equipment at a Canadian trade show?
The Canadian Massage Conference in Calgary includes a trade area and is held each September, with dates for the next edition to be confirmed.
Where can I find trade shows near Canada?
Our Beauty Trade Shows in the USA page lists large trade fairs across the border, so you can compare buying trips on both sides of the border.
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