Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026

Update

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 will occur between the 26th and 29th of March 2026 in Fiera Bologna.

Preface

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is among the most pivotal beauty and cosmetics events. It shows the most up-to-date trends and innovations within all sector branches. It consists of three trade expositions, each of which is aimed at a distinct distribution channel. These are Cosmo Hair & Nail & Beauty Salon, Cosmopack, and Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna occurs annually in Fiera Bologna.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna appeals to a broad audience. This includes manufacturing businesses, distributers, wholesalers, merchandising agents, retail merchants, owners, and professional operators. Furthermore, the fair draws many media representatives. Hoteliers, hairdressing salons, barbershops, spas, and beauty centre staff also attend the show. So do packing professionals, end-users, and service providers. Transport specialists and cosmetics suppliers also participate.

Cosmoprof Worldwide is a high-profile event with high attendance numbers. One edition, for instance, received 3 033 exhibiting firms and over 265 000 visitants. Over 1 400 correspondents also attended the iteration. One hundred fifty-four countries received representation, including over 20 via exhibition pavilions. Among the nations which send trade delegates are France, China, the US, and Brazil.

About Cosmoprof Worldwide

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is a fair comprised of three trade shows. The exhibitions are Cosmopack, Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics and Cosmo Hair, Nail & Beauty Salon.

Cosmopack showcases the latest cosmetic production chain products. Among them are ingredients, packaging, applicators, machinery, and service solutions. The trade show consists of several zones, each with a specific intent. For instance, the Technology and Sustainability zone presents the latest production technologies. Community enables professionals to meet finished product companies. Cosmofactory is the location for live manufacturing process presentations. The Trend or Cosmotalks area presents the latest trends and digital novel solutions. The sub-show also provides recognition opportunities via the Cosmopack Awards.

COSMO Perfumery & Cosmetics focuses on the perfumery & cosmetics retail channels. Like Cosmopack, it includes various sectors. One of them is Fragrances, Skincare, and Toiletries. The zone allows perfumery companies, distributors, and wholesalers to learn about new brands. Another highlight location is the Cosmoprime, where firms can present high-end products. It furthermore includes sub-zones. These include the Premium Perfumery and Lifestyle Beauty concept zones. Lifestyle Beauty displays products that focus on having a unique customer-company relationship. Another zone of interest with similar purposes is the Extraordinary Gallery. It presents innovative products from indie beauty brands. The Green Prime zone also helps innovative companies, especially start-ups, to gain recognition. The Green & Organic pavilion also emphasises eco-sustainable products.

COSMO Hair, Nail & Beauty Salon presents wares for beauty salons, nails, and hair. It features highlight zones such as the Clean Beauty Concept Area. The Area displays the latest central factors for the development of professional channels. Another zone of interest is Professional Hair. It shows the newest hairdressing products, technologies, and techniques. Another zone worth exploring is the Beauty Salon. The zone focuses on the professional aesthetics of beauty salons. The exhibition location contains various sub-areas. These include Space99, a specialised Spa-themed area. They also feature the CosmoOnStage. It presents the sector’s leading companies. It is often next to the Beauty & Spa zone, which shows beauty centres, spas and hotellerie wares. The Nail World is another of the highlight zones. It gathers international companies offering nail products, reconstruction cosmetics, and mani/pedicure treatments.

Cosmoprof Worldwide features leading companies and brands such as:

The event is among the leading events for the cosmetics and beauty industry. Representatives of the media, packaging and transport industries also participate.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna Accommodation

Secure suitable accommodation for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings next to Fiera Bologna and gain valuable access to public transport. We can inform you of the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.

Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2021

Organisers succeeded in restarting the cosmetics industry via the compact OnBeauty Fair. OnBeauty took place at Bologna Fiera between the 9th and 13th of September 2021. It coincided with Sana and Cosmofarma. The edition received 1 150 exhibitor brands and around 50 000 visitants.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2022

Cosmoprof Worldwide 2022 took place between the 28th of April and the 2nd of May 2022 as a live edition. Bologna Fiera served as the hosting location for the event. The venue featured coronavirus safeguards, such as social distancing and frequent sanitation sessions. The edition received 220 057 visitors from 140 countries. They examined the wares of more than 2 700 exhibitor firms from 70 nations. 30% of the exhibitors were first-time participants or return attendees.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2023

Cosmoprof Worldwide 2023 occurred between the 16th and 20th of March 2023 as a live trade exhibition in Bologna Fiera. The iteration improved upon the success of the previous rendition. Cosmoprof 2023 was attended by more than 250 000 stakeholders from 153 nations. This included 2 984 exhibiting firms from 64 countries. This signified an increment of 11% compared to 2022. Additionally, the stakeholder group featured 153 hosted vendees from 50 countries. There were also over 1 000 Cosmoprof Award attendees.

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2024

Cosmoprof Worldwide 2024 occurred between the 21st and 24th of March 2024 as a live trade exposition in Bologna Fiera. The iteration improved upon the success of Cosmoprof 2023. It featured more than 250 000 visitants from 160 nations. They examined the wares of over 3 000 exhibiting firms from 69 countries. This represented a 4% increase compared to the 2023 format, with 35% being newcomers. 

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2025

Cosmoprof Worldwide 2025 was a live trade expo held between the 20th and 23rd of March 2025 Bologna Fiera. It improved upon the success of Cosmoprof 2024 in several notable aspects. These included a 4.5% increase in visitant attendance, with more than 255 000 visitants from 150 nations attending. They overviewed 3 128 exhibiting firms from 65 countries (78% from abroad) who presented over 10 000 beauty trade brands in an event space that had increased by 5.8%.