Foire de Tours
The great trade fair of Touraine at the Parc des Expositions
About Foire de Tours
The Foire de Tours is one of the major events in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Every year in early May, the Parc des Expositions de Tours hosts for ten days approximately 500 exhibitors spread across eleven exhibition universes: home, gastronomy, crafts, fashion, garden, vehicles, tourism and leisure. With a gastronomic village, a Village Stage dedicated to free concerts, and a different guest country each year, the Foire de Tours attracts several hundred thousand visitors to each edition. Free entry and parking.
A Must-Attend Event for Over a Century
The Foire de Tours is one of the most anticipated spring events in Touraine. Organized every year in May at the Parc des Expositions, this century-old trade fair has established itself as one of the largest commercial events in the Centre-Val de Loire region, attracting several hundred thousand visitors each year (up to 390,000 in 2026, 414,000 in 2025).
Eleven Exhibition Universes
Spread across the Parc des Expositions site, the Foire de Tours annually brings together approximately 500 exhibitors from all over France, divided into eleven thematic universes:
- Home: construction, renovation, decoration, interior design
- Gastronomy: local products, wines, regional and international specialties
- Crafts: art trades, artisanal creations, expertise
- Fashion, Beauty and Health: ready-to-wear, cosmetics, well-being
- Garden: plants, tools, outdoor landscaping, landscape design
- Vehicles: cars, motorhomes, motorcycles, bicycles, mobility
- Tourism, Leisure and Sports: destinations, equipment, clubs
- Home Appliances: home equipment
- World Crafts: creations and products from the guest country
- Demonstrators: innovations and live demonstrations
- Professional Area
A Gastronomic Village at the Heart of the Fair
The Gastronomic Village is one of the highlights of the Foire de Tours. With approximately 110 stands, it is open every day from 10 am to midnight and offers a varied dining experience: world cuisines, regional specialties, tastings. It's the ideal place to gather with family or friends in a festive atmosphere.
A Guest Country Each Year
Each edition of the Foire de Tours spotlights a guest country, allowing visitors to discover its culture, crafts, gastronomy, and traditions. After Brazil in 2025, India is honored in 2026 with a dedicated 800 m² space and numerous activities (dance, music, yoga, cooking classes). This openness to the world is one of the fair's signatures.
The Village Stage: Free Concerts
The Village Stage offers free concerts every evening in a dedicated area with seating. The eclectic program mixes variety, rock, electro, world music, and local artists. Animations, shows, and demonstrations also punctuate the days, making the Foire de Tours a festive and family-friendly event.
Free Access for All
One of the peculiarities of the Foire de Tours is its complete gratuity: entry and parking are entirely free, making this event accessible to all audiences. With 5,000 free parking spaces available on the Parc des Expositions site and easy access by public transport (Fil Bleu bus lines 3a, 3b, 4, 16, shuttle 83 from the train station), the fair annually attracts a family and multi-generational audience.
Foire de Tours — edition 2026
106th edition of the Foire de Tours from May 1st to 10th, 2026 at the Parc des Expositions, with India as the guest country (an 800 m² space dedicated to Indian culture). Approximately 500 exhibitors, including 20% newcomers, across eleven exhibition universes. 13 free concerts on the Scène Village and a big festive evening ICI Touraine on Saturday, May 9th. Free admission and parking.
Foire de Tours 2026 — India in the spotlight for the 106th edition
The 106th edition of the Foire de Tours was held from May 1st to 10th, 2026 at the Parc des Expositions, with India as the guest country. Approximately 500 exhibitors (including 20% newcomers) occupied the halls and outdoor spaces to offer eleven exhibition universes: home, gastronomy, crafts, fashion, garden, vehicles, tourism, and many others.
India, guest country: 800 m² of entertainment
To highlight India, an 800 m² space was dedicated to discovering the country, its culture, and its craftsmanship. Throughout the ten days, Indian dances, musical demonstrations, yoga sessions, and cooking classes punctuated the dedicated entertainment.
13 free concerts on the Scène Village
The Scène Village, a dedicated area with seating, offered 13 free concerts during the edition, including the opening night «Tous en Scène» on Friday, May 1st, and the big festive evening ICI Touraine on Saturday, May 9th (blind test, giant karaoke, Let's Dance 80 party).
New for 2026
- Stand of Tours artist Fred Léna
- Big game organized on Saturday, May 2nd for Val de Loire TV's 20th anniversary
- Exhibition by the French Army
- Designer objects shop
- Gastronomic Village expanded to 110 stands
A record-breaking edition
The 2026 edition broke the attendance record over 10 days with approximately 390,000 entries, including a record day on Friday, May 8th (71,000 visitors). Free admission and parking.
Programme Foire de Tours 2026
Friday, May 1st, 2026 — Scène Village (free admission)
Opening night «Tous en Scène Production» starting at 6:00 PM:
- 6:00 PM — Lego Fast (techno)
- Bel in da place (all-terrain DJ)
- DIXXIT (electro)
- GLAD (sound explorer)
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
- Big game organized by Val de Loire TV for its 20th anniversary
- Concert on the Scène Village (evening)
Monday, May 4th → Friday, May 8th, 2026 — ICI Touraine Stand
Radio show «J'serai pas étonné qu'on ferme» live from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM every weekday, with guests and entertainment.
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 — Big ICI Touraine evening (Scène Village, free admission)
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Confirmation of giant karaoke registrations
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Blind test (teams of 2-3 people, prizes to be won)
- 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Giant karaoke on a big screen
- 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM — «100% Let's Dance 80» party (the best of the 80s)
Daily — India Entertainment (guest country)
800 m² India space: Indian dances, musical demonstrations, yoga sessions, cooking classes, craft exhibition.
Daily — Gastronomic Village (10 AM - midnight)
110 stands of world cuisines, regional specialties, tastings. Closes at 11 PM on Sunday, May 10th.
13 free concerts in total on the Scène Village during the 10 days. Full program available on the official Foire de Tours mobile application.
Highlights Foire de Tours 2026
- 106th edition, from May 1st to 10th, 2026
- Guest country: India (800 m² space)
- Approximately 500 exhibitors, including 20% new ones
- 11 exhibition universes
- Gastronomic Village with 110 stands open until midnight
- 13 free concerts on the Scène Village
- Big ICI Touraine evening on Saturday, May 9th (blind test + giant karaoke + Let's Dance 80)
- Free admission and parking (5,000 spaces)
Prices Foire de Tours 2026
Practical information — Foire de Tours
Access
Parc des Expositions de Tours, avenue Camille Chautemps, 37000 Tours.
By car: from Paris/Le Mans, exit 22 (Saint-Avertin); from Poitiers, Bordeaux, Angers, Nantes or Vierzon, exit 21 (Tours Centre), direction Grand Hall – Parc Expo. 5,000 free parking spaces on avenue Jacques Duclos and Camille Chautemps.
By public transport: Fil Bleu bus lines 3a, 3b, 4 and 16 (stops Atlantes, Parc Expo, Vallée du Cher), shuttle 83 from Tours train station. Please note: Fil Bleu buses do not run on Friday, May 1st.
By train: TGV 55 min from Paris, 1h40 from Bordeaux. By bike: secure parking available.
Hours
Exhibition halls: every day from 10 am to 8 pm. Gastronomic Village: 10 am to midnight (except the last Sunday: closes at 11 pm).
Prices
Entry and parking entirely free.
Contact
Tours Événements – Parc des Expositions, avenue Camille Chautemps, 37042 Tours.
Visitor phone: 02 47 70 70 70
Exhibitor phone: 02 47 32 37 11
Email: [email protected]
Official website: lafoiredetours.fr
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Where does it take place — Foire de Tours
Parc des Expositions de Tours
Avenue Camille Chautemps, Tours, 37000 Tours