17. EXPOMEBEL 2026: Bulgaria’s Premier Furniture and Interior Textile Fair

Since its establishment, EXPOMEBEL has positioned itself as Bulgaria’s leading specialized exhibition for furniture and interior textile, serving as a vital commercial hub for the Balkan region’s furniture industry. The 20th edition, scheduled for March 31 – April 3, 2026, continues the fair’s tradition of bringing together Bulgarian manufacturers, international brands, and diverse buyer segments in Sofia’s Inter Expo Center.

Exhibition Overview

EXPOMEBEL serves as a specialized exhibition for all furniture categories and interior textiles, functioning as a meeting forum that generates new ideas in interior design, interior architecture, and furniture innovation. The fair brings together diverse styles from classic to contemporary furniture, creating comprehensive opportunities that help customers find answers and make informed choices among leading Bulgarian producers and representatives of foreign brands. With annual frequency and consistent growth, EXPOMEBEL has established itself as an essential commercial platform for the Bulgarian furniture market while attracting increasing international participation.

2026 Exhibition Profile

EXPOMEBEL 2026 encompasses comprehensive furniture and interior textile categories addressing both residential and commercial market segments. The exhibition profile includes modular furniture systems showcasing contemporary space-saving solutions, upholstered furniture featuring current design trends and ergonomic innovations, mattresses and mattress frames highlighting sleep technology advancements, tables and chairs across all style categories from classic to contemporary, office furniture demonstrating workplace evolution, garden furniture addressing outdoor living trends, and interior textiles covering curtains, upholstery fabrics, decorative textiles, and home accessories.

Exhibition Sectors

Modular Furniture: Living room systems, bedroom furniture, kitchen furniture, storage solutions, and customizable furniture systems addressing contemporary space requirements.

Upholstered Furniture: Sofas, sectionals, armchairs, ottomans, and seating collections featuring diverse styles from traditional to contemporary design.

Mattresses and Sleep Systems: Mattresses, mattress frames, adjustable bases, sleep technology, and bedroom accessories emphasizing health and comfort.

Tables and Chairs: Dining furniture, coffee tables, occasional furniture, seating collections for residential and commercial applications.

Office Furniture: Desk systems, office seating, storage solutions, conference furniture, and workspace solutions for traditional and home offices.

Garden Furniture: Outdoor seating, dining sets, loungers, garden accessories, and weather-resistant furniture addressing outdoor living trends.

Interior Textiles: Curtains, decorative fabrics, upholstery materials, bedding textiles, carpets, and home textile accessories.

Bulgarian Furniture Manufacturing Excellence

Bulgaria maintains a distinguished position in European furniture manufacturing, combining competitive production costs with EU manufacturing standards, skilled craftsmanship inherited from generations of woodworking tradition, and increasingly sophisticated design capabilities. Bulgarian furniture manufacturers offer significant advantages including competitive pricing structures compared to Western European producers, EU quality standards and certification compliance, flexibility in production runs accommodating both large orders and customization, and geographic proximity to European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets.

EXPOMEBEL provides unmatched direct access to Bulgarian furniture factories and manufacturers, many operating as private-label producers for major European brands while developing their own branded collections. The fair showcases how Bulgarian manufacturers balance traditional woodworking skills with contemporary production technology and design innovation.

Why Visit EXPOMEBEL 2026?

• Bulgarian Manufacturing Access: Direct connection to Bulgarian furniture manufacturers offering competitive pricing, EU quality standards, and production flexibility rarely accessible at major European fairs.
• Comprehensive Product Range: Complete furniture and interior textile categories from residential to commercial applications concentrated in focused exhibition format.
• Mixed Visitor Format: Unique combination of professional trade buyers and general consumers providing manufacturers immediate market feedback alongside commercial orders.
• Balkan Market Gateway: Strategic access point to Bulgarian and wider Balkan furniture markets with growing consumer purchasing power.
• Cost-Effective Sourcing: Bulgarian manufacturing offers compelling quality-to-price ratios for buyers seeking European manufacturing standards at competitive costs.
• Spring Timing: Early spring scheduling enables buyers to finalize spring/summer collections and prepare hospitality projects before peak season.
• Professional and Consumer Mix: Opportunity to conduct both B2B commercial negotiations and direct consumer sales in single exhibition environment.
• Regional Networking: Concentrated access to Bulgarian furniture industry, Balkan distributors, and regional commercial project developers.

Conclusion

EXPOMEBEL has established itself as Bulgaria’s essential furniture and interior textile exhibition, serving as the primary commercial platform connecting Bulgarian manufacturing excellence with domestic, Balkan, and international buyers. The fair bridges traditional Bulgarian furniture craftsmanship with contemporary design innovation, offering buyers access to manufacturers combining competitive production costs, EU manufacturing standards, and increasing design sophistication. As European furniture markets increasingly value production flexibility, competitive pricing, and reliable quality over brand prestige alone, Bulgarian manufacturers represented at EXPOMEBEL provide compelling alternatives to traditional Western European sourcing. Whether you’re furnishing hospitality projects requiring bulk procurement, sourcing for retail operations seeking quality furniture at competitive margins, exploring private-label manufacturing partnerships, or seeking quality furniture for personal projects, March 31 – April 3, 2026, at Inter Expo Center delivers concentrated access to Bulgarian furniture manufacturing excellence and Balkan market opportunities in a professional, manageable exhibition environment.

For registration details and additional information, visit the official EXPOMEBEL website: www.furnitureexpo.bg/index.php/en