2026 China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (Autumn)

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The 2026 China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair

, also known as the 35th Guzhen Lighting Fair, will take place from 22 to 25 October 2026 at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Zhongshan, Guangdong. Located in China’s renowned lighting manufacturing cluster, this sourcing-focused international lighting fair connects global buyers with 3,600+ lighting suppliers across a 1.5-million-sqm exhibition network. Visitors can discover residential, decorative, commercial, outdoor, smart and LED lighting while connecting directly with manufacturers and local showrooms.

*Finish Pre-registration before 15:00pm (GMT+8) 18 October 2026 to save 100CNY.

China Guzhen International Lighting Fair in Numbers

Discover the scale of the Guzhen International Lighting Fair, connecting global buyers with manufacturers across Guzhen’s lighting industry cluster.

1,500,000+

sqm across the Guzhen Lighting Fair Exhibition Network

3,600

Lighting Suppliers across Major Product Categories

1 + 8

Main Venue + 8 Specialized Sub-venues

2 Fair

GILF with Guzhen Lighting Manufacturing,
Supply & Services Expo 2026

FEATURE

Further Advanced a “1+8+N” Structure

The main venue joins hands with 8 sub-venues to build an autumn lighting feast with more than 3,600 exhibitors and an exhibition area of more than 1.5 million square meters, so as to promote the deep integration and development of the lighting industry chain.

Factory Visits Opportunity

Identifying reliable suppliers and ensuring product quality are two major challenges for any buyer. With close proximity to the manufacturing base, overseas visitors of GILF enjoy the privilege of visiting local factories to see the production process and minimize the hassle of quality assurance.

Gathering High-quality Suppliers to Create a Professional Trade Platform

More than 80% of the exhibitors have overseas sales quality and products are exported to over 140 countries and regions. Exhibits cover the whole industry chain with competitive prices of good quality, where you can easily get the most advanced products at a competitive price.

Sub-Venues + Activity Surge: Diverse Events Boost Trade and Tourism

The eight sub-venues were buzzing with a variety of exciting activities, including themed purchasing festivals, new product launches, and livestream store tours, offering a multi-layered, comprehensive, and high-quality spring procurement extravaganza.

Smart Technologies + New Energy: Strengthening New Quality Productive Forces

By focusing on “smart” and “energy,” exhibitors have broken free from the traditional low-end, price-driven competition, highlighted their core competitiveness through higher added value, and attracted more new customers and orders.

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EVENT

HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM

Connect Global Buyers with Top Lighting Suppliers in Guzhen

Date: 2026/10/22-25

Dear Valued Global Lighting Buyer, We sincerely invite qualified global lighting buyers to apply for the 2026 Hosted Buyer Program (HBP), the flagship premium initiative of the 35th Guzhen Lighting Fair. Scheduled to take place from October 22 to 25, 2026 in Guzhen — the Lighting Capital of China. It specially curated program is designed exclusively for professional international purchasers like you.

Business Matching

Tailored business matching built around your sourcing demands.All well-chosen suppliers will come to Business Matching. As hosted buyer, you may communicate with numerous suppliers onsite and quickly find a suitable factory collaborator.Learn More>>

Networking Party

An exclusive party that helps you to strengthen your business relationship in a more relaxing way. You are free to enjoy the food, drinks, music and time with your business partners. Learn More>>

Exclusive Benefits

You will receive hosted‑buyer exclusive perks: free on‑site meal vouchers, 3‑night breakfast‑included accommodation, free airport/port pick‑up service, and a 300‑CNY travel allowance upon completion of all program activities.Learn More>>

NEWS CENTER

MOQ for Light Fixtures: Why Testing with Small Trial Orders First?

Discover why small trial orders reduce risks when sourcing light fixtures. Learn to verify quality, test market demand, and negotiate MOQs at the Guzhen Lighting Fair. Read more!

The Schedule of China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair: How to Plan Your Sourcing Trips?

Plan your 2026 sourcing trips to the Guzhen International Lighting Fair (GILF). Explore full dates for Spring, Summer, and Autumn editions, travel options, and planning advice!

How to Vet Exhibitor Credentials: Fair Scale, Quality & Trends

Learn how to vet exhibitor credentials at lighting fairs. Evaluate fair scale, verify supplier backgrounds, check product certifications, and plan factory visits at GILF. Read the guide!

Best Lighting Fairs of 2026 – The Guide to Must-Attend Events

Discover the best global lighting fairs of 2026. Compare top events like GILF, GILE, Light + Building, and HK Lighting Fair to plan your sourcing trip. Read the full guide!

Factory Sourcing: On-Site Negotiation, Ordering & Contract Signing

Master direct factory sourcing at lighting fairs. Learn how to identify real manufacturers, negotiate complete offers, sign contracts, and verify suppliers at GILF. Pre-register today!

Why Guzhen: Scale, Value, and Trading Fair for Lighting Procurement

This article covers what makes Guzhen the world's densest lighting cluster, how that density lowers landed cost, and how the China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (GILF) turns both into a workable lighting procurement trip.

Launching in October, Join Us to Seize a Valuable Business Opportunity! Pre-registration for the 2026 China Guzhen International Lighting Fair (Autumn Exhibition) is now Available!

From October 22 to 25, the 2026 China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) (also known as the "35th Guzhen Lighting Fair") will grandly open at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China.

Over 240,000 Visits! The 34th Guzhen Lighting Fair Successfully Concluded

The 8 sub-venues attracted nearly 150,000 visits, with a total of over 240,000 visits across all 9 venues.

Global Buyers Convene in the Lighting Capital for Efficient Deals and Business Opportunities; Global Buyer Spring Sourcing Fair Paves a “Fast Track” for Cross-Border Procurement

The "Global Buyers Spring Sourcing", a highlight of this exhibition, has successfully concluded. More than 100 influential overseas buyers gathered to participate in two core sessions.

34th Guzhen Lighting Fair | 100+ Overseas Buyers Onboard

Centered on spring sourcing and focusing on the domestic market, the fair is committed to helping enterprises expand international resources. For the first time, it has invited 100+ high-quality overseas major buyers to gather in the Lighting Capital.

33rd Guzhen Lighting Fair Concludes, Forging Industry’s New Chapter

Gathering global momentum to set a new industrial trend. On October 25, the four-day 33rd Guzhen Lighting Fair came to a successful conclusion.

Seamless Procurement, Efficient Transactions - The "Hosted Buyer Program" of the 33rd Guzhen Lighting Fair was Upgraded

HBP will invite hundreds of international buyers to form an international procurement group with strong comprehensive strength and great willingness to cooperate to visit the exhibition for procurement.

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