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Big Cine Expo
Big Cine Expo 2027 runs 10–11 August 2027 at HITEX, Hyderabad.
India's dedicated convention and trade show for cinema exhibition, covering multiplexes, single screens and mall-based cinemas.
| Next edition | 10 August 2027 – 11 August 2027 |
|---|---|
| Venue | HITEX, Hyderabad |
| 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 23 October 2026.
How to attend Big Cine Expo 2027
The 10th Big Cine Expo moves from Chennai to HITEX Hyderabad, the exhibition and convention centre in Izzat Nagar, Hyderabad, on 10–11 August 2027. As of 23 October 2026, 2027 registration and the 2027 hotel-booking page were both marked “coming soon” on the organiser’s site.
The show is a two-day trade show with a convention theatre alongside. The 2026 schedule shows the format: registration from 9 am, trade show hours of 10 am to 7.30 pm, and panels and studio presentations in the convention theatre, with trailers shown between sessions. The site has an interactive floor plan. Overseas visitors can request a visa invitation letter; in 2026 the last date for requests was 1 August, so apply early.
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.
When and where is Big Cine Expo 2027?
10–11 August 2027 at HITEX Hyderabad. It is the 10th edition and the first in Hyderabad after earlier editions in Chennai.
Can foreign visitors get a visa letter for Big Cine Expo?
Yes. The organiser issues visa invitation letters on request through a form on bigcineexpo.com. For 2026 the cut-off was 1 August.
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