GuyExpo 2026: Your Complete Visitor Guide

Harpy Express · Event guide

12–15 November · National Exhibition Centre, Sophia

Last updated: 2 November 2026

Guyana’s biggest trade and family expo is back for its 31st edition. Here’s everything that’s confirmed so far, a friendly map of the grounds, and practical tips so you can plan a great visit. We’ll keep this page updated as new details are announced.

At a glance

Dates

Thu 12 to Sun 15 November 2026

Four days. The 31st GuyExpo, first held in 1995.

Venue

National Exhibition Centre

Sophia, Georgetown. Main Entrance on the Eastern Highway.

Tickets

Adults G$1,000 · Children G$500

Per person, per entry. Outlets not yet announced.

Theme

“Creating Tomorrow’s Opportunities Through Today’s Investments”

Hours

Not yet announced

We’ll add daily opening times as soon as they’re released.

GuyExpo is hosted by the Government of Guyana and coordinated by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce (MINTIC), with partners the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) and the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest).

What’s confirmed / what’s coming

Confirmed

✅ Dates: Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November
✅ Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Sophia
✅ Ticket prices: adults G$1,000, children G$500
✅ Theme and organisers
✅ Gates: pedestrian Main Entrance and two vehicle entries on the Eastern Highway
✅ Exhibition zones, food courts and an expanded Children’s Fun Park
✅ BizLink B2B forum returns for its second edition

Still to come

⏳ Daily opening hours
⏳ Opening ceremony time
⏳ Nightly Main Stage line-up
⏳ Where to buy tickets
⏳ Parking fee
⏳ Traffic and shuttle plans
⏳ BizLink date

Map of the grounds

Our own illustrated guide to the National Exhibition Centre. Find a zone number on the map, then tap it in the list below for a quick description. On a small screen, swipe sideways to see the whole map.

Not to scale. Simplified from the official GuyExpo site plan; check signage on the day.

Zone guide

1Auditorium 1

Local businesses, manufacturers and service providers, in the long diagonal building at the centre-left of the grounds.

2Auditorium 2

More local businesses, manufacturers and services, in the top-right corner of the grounds.

3MINTIC Pavilion

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce’s own pavilion, just right of the fountain plaza.

4International Pavilion

Overseas exhibitors, next to the MINTIC Pavilion.

5Amerindian Village

Indigenous culture, craft and community, on the middle-left of the grounds near the Dennis Street side.

6Tourism Village

Tourism and hospitality, on the right side below Auditorium 2. A great place to plan trips around Guyana.

7Main Stage and Entertainment Area

Top-centre of the grounds. The nightly line-up hasn’t been announced yet.

8Primary Food Court

The main food court, just below the stage area, so you can eat and still catch the show.

9Secondary Food Court

A second food court beside the entertainment area. Handy when the main one is busy.

10Fountain Plaza

The circular plaza in the middle of the grounds. Easy to find, which makes it a good meeting point for your group.

11General Parking

Three parking blocks just inside the Eastern Highway, reached from the two vehicle entries. Parking fee not yet announced.

12Children’s Fun Park

Expanded this year with bouncy castles, trampolines, games, seating and a big screen. Location on the grounds to be confirmed.

Also on the grounds: the SBB Pavilion for small business and innovation, the GMSA area and custom pavilions, a small Games Area near the centre parking, a banks kiosk near Auditorium 1, an on-site police outpost, and marked muster points with an evacuation route. Follow the signs on the day for exact spots.

Plan your visit day by day

Daily schedules haven’t been released, so these are suggestions built around the zones, not official programmes.

Thursday 12 Nov

Opening day

The opening ceremony time is not yet announced (for reference, the 2025 opening was Thursday at 5:30pm). Arrive early, start with the MINTIC Pavilion to get a feel for this year’s theme, then walk Auditorium 1 and Auditorium 2 before the evening crowds build.

Friday 13 Nov

Business focus

A good day for entrepreneurs. Visit the SBB Pavilion for small business and innovation, the International Pavilion for overseas exhibitors, and ask about the Small Business Grants Programme, the Loan Guarantee Programme and the new Guyana Development Bank. BizLink, the B2B forum linking entrepreneurs with investors, banks and agencies, returns for a second edition; its date is TBC.

Sat 14 and Sun 15 Nov

Family days

Bring the children for the expanded Fun Park, then explore the Amerindian Village and the Tourism Village together. Eat at the food courts and stay for the Main Stage. Hours aren’t announced yet; in 2025 the weekend gates opened at 2pm and stayed open to midnight.

What’s on show this year

Exhibitors span manufacturing, services, agriculture, agro-processing, construction, mining, forestry, fisheries, oil and gas, ICT, and tourism and hospitality, with extra emphasis on the Orange Economy: Guyana’s creative industries.

Budget it

Tickets are charged per person, per entry, so if you come back on another day you’ll pay again.

Group	Tickets per visit
1 adult	G$1,000
2 adults	G$2,000
2 adults + 2 children	G$3,000
2 adults + 3 children	G$3,500
School group of 10 children	G$5,000 + G$1,000 per adult
Parking	TBC

For reference only: parking in 2024 was G$1,000 per vehicle. Set aside extra for food, drinks and anything you buy from exhibitors.

What to eat

Primary Food Court (zone 8)

The main place to eat, just below the stage area. It’s the natural spot to grab a plate before the evening entertainment.

Secondary Food Court (zone 9)

Beside the entertainment area. Try it when the lines at the main court get long.

What to look for

Vendors haven’t been announced, but these Guyanese favourites usually turn up at big local events:

Pepperpot Cook-up rice Curry and roti Chow mein Local drinks

Hungry for more? Read our Guyanese food guide and our guide to Georgetown street food.

Getting there and parking

On foot

Use the Main Entrance on the Eastern Highway.

Driving in

Two vehicle entry points on the Eastern Highway lead to general parking inside the grounds.

Driving out

Exit to the Eastern Highway or to Dennis Street.

Arrive early. GuyExpo 2024 drew more than 100,000 visitors over four days, so parking and gates get busy, especially in the evenings.
Carry cash. Small notes make tickets, food and vendor purchases quicker.
Stay hydrated. Bring water and take breaks in the shade between halls.
Pick a meeting point. The Fountain Plaza (zone 10) is central and easy to describe.

⏳ Traffic advisories will be added here once road, parking and shuttle plans are announced.

Skip the parking stress

Need a ride?

Guyana Tours & Transportation Services offers private transport and airport transfers. Book a ride to and from GuyExpo on WhatsApp, and we’ll get you there and home again comfortably, even after the late shows.

Book a ride on WhatsApp Visit gy-tours.com

WhatsApp: +592-676-4117

Tourism Village spotlight

The Tourism Village (zone 6) is where Guyana shows off its hospitality, and it’s the perfect place to start planning what comes after the expo. If it sparks some ideas, these guides will help you explore further.

Kaieteur Falls guideThe world-famous single-drop falls, and how to visit. Best places to visit in GuyanaOur pick of the country’s highlights. Rupununi travel guideSavannahs, ranches and wide-open skies. Tourism Awareness Month 2026What’s happening across Guyana this season.

First-timer tips for diaspora and Caribbean visitors

Bring Guyana dollars. Prices here are in G$. The site plan shows a banks kiosk near Auditorium 1, but it’s easier to arrive with cash.
Remember tickets are per entry. Planning two evenings? Budget for two sets of tickets.
Expect big crowds. More than 100,000 people came in 2024, with about 265 exhibitors. Weekday daytimes are usually calmer than weekend nights.
Dress for the heat. Light clothes, comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle will keep you going between halls.
Sort your ride home first. If you’re staying in town or flying in, arrange transport in advance so you aren’t hunting for a car late at night.
Ask before you take photos in the Amerindian Village, and take time to talk with the makers.
Make a trip of it. Pair GuyExpo with a day out to Kaieteur Falls or a weekend on the Essequibo while you’re here.

Frequently asked questions

When is GuyExpo 2026?

Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November 2026, at the National Exhibition Centre in Sophia, Georgetown. It’s the 31st GuyExpo.

How much are tickets, and where can I buy them?

Adults pay G$1,000 and children G$500, per person per entry. Ticket outlets are not yet announced. In 2024 the outlets were posted on the official GuyExpo Facebook page, so keep an eye there and on this page.

What time does it open each day?

Daily hours and the opening ceremony time are not yet announced. For reference only, in 2025 the opening was on Thursday at 5:30pm, and on Saturday and Sunday the gates opened at 2pm and stayed open to midnight.

Is there parking?

Yes. Two vehicle entries on the Eastern Highway lead to general parking inside the grounds, and you can exit to the Eastern Highway or Dennis Street. The 2026 parking fee is not yet announced (it was G$1,000 per vehicle in 2024).

Is GuyExpo good for children?

Very. The Children’s Fun Park has been expanded with bouncy castles, trampolines, games, seating and a big screen. Children’s tickets are G$500.

Is it safe, and what if there’s an emergency?

There’s an on-site police outpost, plus marked muster points and an evacuation route. Agree on a meeting spot with your group, such as the Fountain Plaza.

Can I book a ride to GuyExpo?

Yes. Guyana Tours & Transportation Services offers private transport and airport transfers. Message us on WhatsApp to book.

Sources

Details marked “not yet announced” or TBC will be updated as official information is released. Past-year figures are for reference only.