WorldFood Istanbul is a food and drink trade fair, not a festival: its 34th edition runs 15 to 18 December 2026 at Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, by trade registration only.
15-18 December 2026, its 34th edition•Istanbul Fuar Merkezi (IFM), Istanbul
Dates15 to 18 December 2026Edition34thVenueIstanbul Fuar Merkezi, Yesilkoy, Bakirkoy2025 attendanceOver 80,000 visitors, including 20,000 from abroadCountries represented153, with 900-plus buyers from 100 countriesVenue scale249,000 m2 total, 11 halls, 98,000 m2 leasableEntryTrade registration, not a public ticketMetroM1A to DTM, Istanbul Fuar Merkezi
Saucy does not run this event or sell tickets to it. It is organised by ICA Events (Turkey office).
What is WorldFood Istanbul?
WorldFood Istanbul is a food and beverage trade fair for:
Importers and distributors
Wholesalers and manufacturers
Buyers, including hospitality operators sourcing products
It is not a consumer event, and there is no public ticket.
When is WorldFood Istanbul 2026?
The 34th edition runs from 15 to 18 December 2026.
How big is WorldFood Istanbul?
Over 80,000 visitors in 2025, including 20,000 from abroad
153 countries represented
More than 900 buyers from 100 countries
Hotels on the European side and airport transfer routes are busier during the fair week.
Where is WorldFood Istanbul held?
At Istanbul Fuar Merkezi in Yesilkoy, Bakirkoy, beside the former Ataturk Airport. The venue covers 249,000 square metres in eleven halls, with 98,000 square metres of exhibition space. Eight halls are run by CNR Expo and three by WTC Istanbul.
Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, Yesilkoy
How to get to Istanbul Fuar Merkezi
By metro
The M1A stops at DTM, Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, at the fairground. From the historic peninsula and Yenikapi, the M1A runs direct.
From Istanbul Airport
Take an HVIST bus towards the city.
Change to the M1A, usually at Atakoy-Sirinevler.
Ride to DTM, Istanbul Fuar Merkezi.
By car
The venue is close to the ring roads and has a large car park, but during the fair the metro is faster.
How to register for WorldFood Istanbul
Registration is through the organiser's site and is for people attending for business. There is no consumer ticket, and any site selling one is not selling access to this fair.
Not in the way a festival works. Entry is by trade registration and the fair is built for industry visitors attending for a business reason, so there is no general public ticket.
When and where is WorldFood Istanbul 2026?
15 to 18 December 2026, its 34th edition, at Istanbul Fuar Merkezi in Yesilkoy on the European side.
How large is the fair?
The 2025 edition reported over 80,000 visitors including 20,000 from abroad across 153 countries, with more than 900 buyers from 100 countries.
How do I get to Istanbul Fuar Merkezi?
The M1A metro line stops at DTM, Istanbul Fuar Merkezi, directly at the fairground. From Istanbul Airport, take an HVIST bus and transfer to the M1A, usually at Atakoy-Sirinevler.
Is there a public food festival in Istanbul instead?
For a public, drinks-led event, the Istanbul Cocktail Festival at LifePark is the closer match and is also listed on Radar.
