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Big Cine Expo
India's dedicated convention and trade show for cinema exhibition, covering multiplexes, single screens and mall-based cinemas.
| Runs | Annually, usually August |
|---|---|
| Organised by | Big Cine Expo |
| Who goes | Indian multiplex and single-screen operators, distributors and equipment suppliers |
Dates and venues change. Confirm against Big Cine Expo before booking travel. Last verified 18 September 2026.
A market with its own rules
India has one of the largest exhibition sectors in the world by admissions, and almost none of the assumptions that hold in Europe or North America apply cleanly to it. Ticket prices are regulated in some states. The single-screen sector is enormous, ageing and under real commercial pressure from multiplex expansion. Releases are multilingual by default, often across four or five languages simultaneously. And the release calendar is built around festival dates rather than around a summer and a holiday season.
Big Cine Expo is the convention built for that market: equipment, seating, projection, sound, concessions and ticketing technology on the floor, and a programme aimed at operators dealing with regulated pricing, mall tenancy economics and single-screen modernisation.
The 2026 edition was the ninth, held at the Chennai Trade Centre in August. Dates for the following edition are published by the organiser.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Cine Expo held?
Recent editions have been at the Chennai Trade Centre. The 2026 edition ran on 18–19 August.
Who attends?
Indian cinema exhibitors — both multiplex chains and single-screen operators — along with distributors, equipment manufacturers and technology suppliers.
Is it relevant outside India?
Mainly to suppliers selling into the region. For operators elsewhere, the interesting part is the single-screen modernisation conversation, which has few parallels in other markets.
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