Cosmoprof Bologna 2027: Guide, Buyers & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is the leading B2B event for the entire beauty industry, from packaging and formulation to retail products and salon equipment. The 58th edition runs from 18 to 21 March 2027 at BolognaFiere. In 2026 it welcomed more than 255,000 operators and 3,104 exhibitors from 68 countries, with 33 country pavilions.
If you sell to beauty brands, retailers, distributors or contract manufacturers, Cosmoprof concentrates almost all of them in four days. Here is how the show works and how to prepare a target list that cuts through the crowd.
Cosmoprof Bologna 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beauty / cosmetics |
| Venue | BolognaFiere (Bologna Fair District) |
| City and country | Bologna, Italy |
| Next edition | 18–21 March 2027 (58th edition) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Does it move? | No. Always Bologna, annual. |
| Scale | >255,000 operators; 3,104 exhibitors from 68 countries; 33 country pavilions (2026) |
| Organiser | BolognaFiere Cosmoprof |
| Typical ticket price | ~€40–60 online (trade registration with VAT number) |
| Event app / platform | Cosmoprof app + Buyer Program / matchmaking |
| Website | cosmoprof.com |
How Cosmoprof is organised
Cosmoprof is split into three salons, which makes targeting easier than at most shows:
| Salon | What it covers | Typical buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmopack | Raw materials, contract manufacturing, packaging, machinery | Brand owners sourcing private label and packaging |
| Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics | Finished products for retail | Perfumeries, department stores, pharmacies, e-commerce |
| Cosmo Hair, Nail & Beauty Salon | Professional channel products and equipment | Salon owners and professional distributors |
CosmoTrends and the Cosmoprof Awards highlight emerging categories such as K-beauty, clean beauty and men’s grooming, which is useful when you plan conversations.
Where it takes place
The show is always in the BolognaFiere exhibition district in Bologna, Italy. The Cosmoprof network also runs Cosmoprof Asia, Cosmoprof North America and Cosmoprof India, but Bologna is the flagship.
Bologna has limited hotel capacity. Prices surge in fair week and many visitors stay in nearby cities and commute by train.
Who attends Cosmoprof
- Retail buyers from perfumeries, department stores, pharmacies and e-commerce
- Importers and distributors looking for new brands
- Brand owners looking for contract manufacturers and packaging partners
- Salon owners and professional-channel distributors
- International buyers invited through the Buyer Program
Note that Cosmopack and Cosmo Perfumery & Cosmetics close a day earlier (Saturday) than the salon area (Sunday). Plan your B2B meetings for the first days.
Fiera District towers next to the BolognaFiere exhibition centre. Photo: Kalel77, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Exhibiting at Cosmoprof? I compile enriched Cosmoprof exhibitor and buyer lists by salon, with company size, channel, job title and LinkedIn, plus work emails where available. Your team gets a CRM-ready file before Bologna. Request your Cosmoprof list.
Tickets
Cosmoprof is trade only. Registration asks for your business type and company VAT number.
| Ticket | Approximate price |
|---|---|
| Online trade ticket | €40–60 depending on timing (estimate) |
| Professional schools | Special prices |
Check the Cosmoprof ticketing page for the 2027 rates.
The Cosmoprof app and Buyer Program
Cosmoprof runs an official app and online platform with the exhibitor catalogue and a matchmaking and meeting system. The Buyer Program schedules meetings for selected international buyers.
These tools work well for the buyers they include. The trouble is coverage: most visiting retailers and distributors never join the programme, and the catalogue only lists companies, not the people you need to reach.
How to prospect Cosmoprof Bologna
- Choose your salon. A packaging supplier and a skincare brand need completely different lists.
- Map competitors by hall using the exhibitor catalogue.
- Qualify buyers by channel and country. Perfumery chains, pharmacy groups and online retailers buy differently.
- Filter out the long tail. Cosmoprof has many small exhibitors, so rank by company size before you reach out.
- Book meetings for Thursday and Friday, when the B2B halls are busiest with trade visitors and quieter than the weekend salon crowd.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Covers the whole value chain, from packaging to shelf | Bologna hotels are limited and expensive |
| Very international buyer base | Salon halls are packed at the weekend |
| Separate halls by channel | Many small exhibitors to qualify |
| Strong trend content and awards |
Frequently asked questions
When is Cosmoprof Bologna 2027?
From 18 to 21 March 2027 at BolognaFiere. It is the 58th edition.
Is Cosmoprof open to the public?
No. Registration requires a business type and VAT number.
What is Cosmopack?
Cosmopack is the Cosmoprof salon for the supply chain: raw materials, contract manufacturing, packaging and machinery.
Can I get a Cosmoprof buyer list?
The official tools do not export buyer contacts. An enriched list adds decision-makers, channels and company data from the exhibitor catalogue and public sources.
Get ready for Cosmoprof 2027
March arrives fast, and good buyers fill their schedules early. If you want a clean Cosmoprof list for your salon and markets, ask for a quote on the Prospector home page.
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Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Nicholas Gemini, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Exhibition hall at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna.
- In-article image: Photo: Kalel77, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Fiera District towers next to the BolognaFiere exhibition centre.
