Brno Exhibition Centre: trade fairs & events 2026
2 upcoming trade fairs & events at Brno Exhibition Centre, starting with Caravaning Brno (5–8 Nov 2026).
The Brno Exhibition Centre (Výstaviště Brno), run by the city-owned company Veletrhy Brno (BVV), opened in 1928 and hosts about ninety events a year, the largest being MSV, the International Engineering Fair. The 450,000 m² site sits in the Pisárky area west of the city centre, with tram line 1 stopping at the main gate.
Address: Výstaviště 405/1, 603 00 Brno, Czechia
Visitor and exhibitor guide
| Expo | Dates |
|---|---|
| Caravaning Brno | 5–8 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas National Dog Show Brno | 28–29 Nov 2026 |
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At a glance
- The site covers 450,000 m², with halls, 19 conference halls and outdoor areas for rent. BVV says it has 14 pavilions, though its spaces page lists 12. Source ↗
- Pavilion P is the largest hall: 15,085 m² gross, 200 × 80 m and 11–12 m high, for up to 12,500 people, divisible into three. Source ↗
- Pavilion V has 12,020 m² with an 11 m clear height throughout. Source ↗
- The circular Pavilion Z, the site’s landmark, is 100 m across and up to 42 m high, with 9,017 m² of floor space. Source ↗
- Eight open areas add about 56,900 m², the largest being area Z at 12,809 m². Source ↗
- Congress hall E1 in Hall E seats up to 1,000 theatre-style; Hall E also has four further congress halls and six lounges. Source ↗
Getting there
- From Brno main railway station (Hlavní nádraží), take tram 1 towards Bystrc to the main gate stop, Výstaviště – hlavní vstup; tram 1 also stops at Entrance G2. Source ↗
- Trolleybuses 25, 26 and 37 and bus 52 also serve the main gate. Buses 44 and 84 stop at Gate 4 / Hall E and at Hall P (stop Riviéra). Source ↗
- From Brno-Tuřany Airport, trolleybus 21 runs to the main station every 20 minutes in the daytime; it replaced airport bus E76 on 18 May 2026. Change there to tram 1. Source ↗
- Pay fares by tapping a contactless card (“Beep and Go”). BVV warns of construction works around the centre, so allow extra time. Source ↗
- By car, follow the “BVV” or “Výstaviště BVV” signs; Expoparking is on the ring road leading from the Pisárky tunnel, which connects to the D1 Prague–Brno motorway. Source ↗
- Pedestrian entrances during events are the main gate, Entrance G2, Hall E and Hall P. Source ↗
- We found no official travel times from the airport or the city centre, and no visitor shuttle.
Parking
- Expoparking, a covered multi-storey car park at Křížkovského 51 opposite Hall E, is open all year and costs CZK 30 an hour outside events. BVV gives its capacity as 650 cars on one page and 500 on another. Source ↗
- At MSV 2026, all-day parking on the grounds cost CZK 200 and could be bought online in advance; Expoparking cost CZK 40 an hour, paid on site. Source ↗
- Arrangements change with each event, so check the visitor section of your event. Charging points for electric cars are in front of the main gate. Source ↗
- Holders of a ZTP disability card may drive onto the grounds and park in reserved spaces. Source ↗
On site
- Free Wi-Fi (“BVV FREE”) is available inside the halls. Restaurants in the halls open during events. Source ↗
- The grounds are wheelchair accessible, with lifts at Gate G2 and Hall E. ATMs are outside Halls E and F. Source ↗
- Bikes and scooters are not allowed on the grounds (racks are by the main entrance); dogs must be on a lead. Source ↗
- Bags may be checked at the gates, and alcohol and weapons are not allowed in. Children under 15 must be with an adult. Source ↗
- In an emergency, tell site security at the main gatehouse (541 153 383), who will call first aid. Source ↗
Where to stay
- BVV’s accommodation service books guaranteed rooms in and around Brno at event rates, with breakfast included (hotels@bvv.cz). Source ↗
- BVV lists Hotel Bronzo as 1 minute from the centre and the OREA Congress Hotel and OREA Hotel Voro as 3 minutes. Source ↗
- The Quality Hotel by the exhibition centre is closed for renovation and expected to reopen around May 2027. Source ↗
For exhibitors
- BVV’s Technical & Safety Regulations apply to every stand, alongside each event’s own instructions; services are ordered online through iESO. Source ↗
- Every stand needs an approval application. Stands may be up to 5 m high without suspended structures, and two-storey stands need a separate fire-safety approval. Source ↗
- BVV’s Technical Services department makes all utility connections, including electricity. Rigging uses only the existing hall points: 150 kg each with a structural analysis, 50 kg without. Source ↗
- Kühne + Nagel and IMMIX are the only forwarders allowed on the grounds; they also handle customs, from a terminal at Gate 8 by Hall P. Source ↗
- BVV builds custom and system stands itself, but you may use your own stand builder with approval from projekty@bvv.cz. Source ↗
- At MSV 2026, technical orders cost 10% more after the order deadline and 25% more once build-up began, and exhibitors were not allowed to run their own Wi-Fi networks. Source ↗
Questions visitors ask
How do I get to the Brno Exhibition Centre from the main station?
Take tram 1 towards Bystrc to the Výstaviště – hlavní vstup stop at the main gate.
How do I get there from Brno Airport?
Take trolleybus 21 to the main station, then tram 1 to the exhibition centre.
Where can I park?
Expoparking at Křížkovského 51 is open all year, at CZK 30 an hour outside events. Parking on the grounds depends on the event.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
Yes, the “BVV FREE” network inside the halls.
Which is the largest hall?
Pavilion P, with 15,085 m² gross for up to 12,500 people.
Venue facts checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Confirm opening hours and transport with the venue or organiser before you travel.