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The Pet Exhibition Helsinki 2026
25.–26.4.2026 Messukeskus Helsinki
The Pet Exhibition Helsinki is a comprehensive event for all pet enthusiasts and their families. Visitors come to enjoy the program, shop for supplies, meet professionals as well as dedicated hobbyists at the association stands.
Reach pet owners, exhibition enthusiasts, and those considering getting a pet – all at once!
Join us in creating genuine encounters and growing
PRODUCT GROUPS
Pets, pet associations, industry publications, commercial exhibitors, educational institutions, pet boarding facilities, grooming salons, wholesalers, specialty stores, online shops.
VISITOR TARGET GROUPS
Pet owners and hobbyists, people considering getting a pet, families with children, animal industry professionals and students (e.g. veterinarians, trainers, groomers), fair visitors interested in animals.
The Pet Exhibition Helsinki on Social Media
Key Figures
The Pet Exhibition Helsinki 2025
46600
Visitors
80
Exhibitor
86
% of companies satisfied with the event
90
<strong>% of companies reached their target audience</strong>
The event was held in 2025 concurrently with the Child and Food Fairs.
Visitor Profile
Gender
88 % Female
10 % Male
34 % First-time visitors
Top reasons for visiting
72 % Exploring different animals
57 % Spending time
39 % Shopping
What interests visitors at the fair
73 % Showcasing small animals and pets
39 % Experiential or guided program, no prior registration required
37 % Activities at exhibitor booths
4
Average time spent at the fair (hours)
71
<strong>% of visitors had a positive experience at the event</strong>
82
% would definitely or probably attend again
An event for everyone interested in small animals and pets
Pet Expo Helsinki brings together animal lovers and their pets. Over the weekend, visitors can meet furry, feathered, scaled, and finned pets – there’s plenty to admire across multiple halls!
The event offers programs and information for both hobbyists and those planning to get a pet. In addition to animal presentations, exhibitions, and various competitions, there are products and services promoting animal well-being, as well as pet supplies.
Event Areas
Pet Expo features a wide range of exhibitors. Booths are arranged according to product categories, making it easier for visitors to find industry professionals in one place.
Your company has the opportunity to participate with a booth space or as a partner. Ask for a quote, for example, for stage branding!
Pricing 2026
Choose the participation option that suits you best!
Take advantage of easy, ready-made booth solutions and customize them with your own branding, book exhibition space only and build your booth yourself, or use Messukeskus’ design and construction services.
If you wish, we can provide a complete turnkey booth package.
Exhibition Space
| Exhibit Space Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 –> m² | 69 €/m² + alv |
The square meter price includes the floor area. Booth structures and electricity are charged separately.
- Registration fee: €120
- Industry exhibitor fee: €120. The industry exhibitor fee is charged if the booth is shared with another company or association.
- All prices are subject to 25.5% VAT.
Exhibit Structures
| Booth Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Booth Wall | 61 € / m² |
| Header Board (without text) | 28 € / m² |
| Header Board Support Post | 14 € / kpl |
| Booth Carpet | 12,80 € / m² |
| Electrical Connection | 215 € |
Booths must have load-bearing wall structures.
You may bring your own booth structures, or alternatively, purchase a ready-made booth package.
Ready-made Booth Packages
| Booth Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 m x 2 m corner booth, 4 m² | 611 € |
Included in the price:
- Exhibition space rental and registration fee
- Carpet (color selectable from the range)
- 3 m (2 m + 1 m) corner wall
- Booth is set up in advance and dismantled after the event
Optional extras (ordered separately):
- Spotlights (LED), 2 pcs: €106 total
- Electrical outlet: €215
| Booth Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 m x 2 m end/inline booth, 6 m² | 760 € |
Included in the price:
- Exhibition space rental and registration fee
- Carpet (color selectable from the range)
- 3 m wide back wall
- Booth is set up in advance and dismantled after the event
Optional extras (ordered separately):
- Spotlights (LED), 3 pcs: €159 total
- Electrical outlet: €215
| Booth Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 m x 3 m end/inline booth, 9 m² | 991 € |
Included in the price:
- Exhibition space rental and registration fee
- Carpet (color selectable from the range)
- 3 m wide back wall
- Booth is set up in advance and dismantled after the event
Optional extras (ordered separately):
- Spotlights (LED), 3 pcs: €159 total
- Electrical outlet: €215
You can also order booth structures, furniture, technical equipment, and lighting. Explore the available options and prices.
Association Packages
| Booth Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Booth space 3 m x 3 m, 9 m² | 85 € |
Included in the price:
- Registration fee for associations
- Exhibition space rental
- Wooden wall panel 2 x 2 m, height 250 cm
- Graphite gray roll carpet (color cannot be changed)
- 1 table 60 x 120 cm, 2 chairs
- Booth is set up in advance and dismantled after the event
Optional extras (ordered separately):
- Booth furniture cannot be exchanged or refunded
- Possible electrical supply, lighting, or additional furniture
Event Channels
The event’s own channels support brand building, increase visibility, and promote companies’ commercial objectives—year-round!
Expo Club
Expo Club + 11 260 members
Blog Collaboration
Would you like to gain broader attention among the event’s target audience? Secure visibility for your company in the “Current Topics” section, which provides year-round inspiration for event visitors!
Social Media Visibility
Our repertoire includes the opportunity to be featured on the event’s Facebook or Instagram page. We recommend linking the post to your participation in the fair or another relevant event for your company.
Newsletter
The heart of the Pet Expo’s Expo Club is its newsletter sent to members! Messages are particularly actively read before the event, but also throughout the year outside the fair. Attract visitors to your booth, share special offers, new products, or competitions at your stand. You can also invite Expo Club members to your online store or physical shop!
Additional visibility for your brand during the event
Enhance your event participation with additional visibility. Direct visitors to your booth, highlight a new product, or reinforce your brand—the visual message will leave a lasting impression.
Sustainability
Sustainable experiences
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre is a pioneer in sustainability in the events industry and works in the areas of social, economic and environmental responsibility. Sustainability work is reported annually in accordance with the UN’s sustainable development goals.
We invest in a safe working environment as well as the well-being of our employees and partners.
Together with our customers, we organize attractive and safe events that enable encounters.
We are committed to sustainable choices in our operations.
A key aspect of Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre’s sustainability work is the economic and employment impact of the event venue on its surroundings. Last year, events held at Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre generated a revenue stream of €245 million for the Helsinki metropolitan area, with the employment impact amounting to 3,335 person-years.
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact us – we will help you design the participation solution that’s perfect for you!
Terms of participation
The terms below apply in addition to the general terms of participation of The Finnish Fair Corporation and terms of participation.
- Expostart €650 (incl. socket 16A 230V 3,6kW and energy consumption, Publicity and environmental fee) is charged from all exhibitors.
- The invoice for participation is due 15 August 2025.
- Stands with two storeys: the square meters of the second storey are subject to a charge which is 50 % of the space rental.
- The stands should have 2.5 m-high wall structures to section them off.
- Joint stands: If the stand is used by several exhibitors, a Publicity and environmental fee €440 is charged from all exhibitors. The company in charge of making the reservation is required to manage all other invoices.
- An extra charge of €25 + vat/invoice is charged if additional invoices need to be made when, for example, the space rental is paid by several companies, or the company contact information is being changed.
- The number of exhibitor’s passes and invitation cards depends on the size of the stand. The amounts can be checked from the webpages of the event.
- VAT is added to all prices.
- Prices are valid until 40 days before the event.
- Please note the following details about programme activities taking place at the stand:
- Programme and other activities taking place at the stand must be confined within the area of the stand.
- The volume limit for sound at the stand is 75 db.
- To ensure the safety of visitors, it is important that activities taking place at the stand – for example, throwing objects – do not harm anyon