From 4 to 7 May 2027, Fira Barcelona Gran Via hosts Hispack, Spain’s major packaging show (packaging, processing and logistics), marking its 20th edition. Organised by Fira de Barcelona, it brings together machinery, materials and packaging solution makers with industry professionals. It runs alongside Graphispag, the graphic arts show. It’s a professional event, with entry by registration. If you’re coming for the fair, here’s what you need to know — and why Hotel Arc La Rambla makes a great base for your stay.
What is Hispack?
Hispack is Spain’s major packaging show: the benchmark meeting point for the whole packaging, processing and logistics value chain. Organised by Fira de Barcelona, it showcases the latest in materials, machinery, automation and packaging solutions for industry.
In 2027 it marks its 20th edition, championing the transformative power of packaging. Its offering is organised into five major areas: industrial packaging; packaging for manufacturers and brands; processing and packaging machinery; labelling and bottling; and logistics, robotics and automation.
A plus: Hispack runs alongside Graphispag, the visual communication and graphic arts show. Together they turn the venue into the great packaging and printing gathering, with a combined offering of over 1,000 exhibitors.
Hispack 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4 to 7 May 2027 (four days) |
| Venue | Fira Barcelona Gran Via (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) |
| Sector | Packaging, processing and logistics |
| Attendee profile | Manufacturers, brands and industry professionals |
| Organiser | Fira de Barcelona |
| In parallel | Graphispag (graphic arts) |
What to expect from this edition
- Over 900 exhibitors: the country’s largest packaging offering, with over a quarter international participation.
- Five themed areas: industrial packaging, packaging for brands, processing and packaging machinery, labelling and bottling, and logistics and automation.
- Innovation and sustainability: sustainable materials, automation and the latest sector trends.
- Synergy with Graphispag: access to the graphic arts show in the same venue, with a combined offering of over 1,000 exhibitors and around 37,000 visitors.
- Professional networking: the great meeting point for the packaging industry.
Getting to Fira Barcelona Gran Via
The Gran Via venue is in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, very well connected to central Barcelona:
- Metro: line L9 Sud has several stops at the venue (Fira, Europa|Fira); the L8 connects from Plaça d’Espanya. The most direct option.
- FGC: the trains stop at Europa|Fira, next to the entrances.
- From the airport: L9 Sud connects El Prat directly with the Fira in about 15-20 minutes.
The Gran Via venue is large: check your accreditation for the hall and access point to head straight to your area of interest.
Tips for attendees
- Register in advance: it speeds up entry and secures your place in limited-capacity sessions.
- Plan your agenda: with over 900 exhibitors and five areas, prioritising makes all the difference.
- Make the most of the Graphispag synergy: a single visit covers packaging and printing.
- Book accommodation early: May is a busy fair month in Barcelona.
- Stay in the centre: ending the day away from the venue, in the heart of the city, is welcome.
Why stay at Hotel Arc La Rambla during Hispack
For a fair at Gran Via, Hotel Arc La Rambla (La Rambla 19-21, next to Drassanes, L3 metro) combines an unbeatable central location with an easy connection to the venue. From Drassanes, the L3 takes you with no changes to Plaça d’Espanya, the major connection hub for the Fira, where you link up with the lines running directly to Gran Via.
After an intense day of fair and meetings, you return to the historic centre: step off the metro at Drassanes and Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter and the harbour are steps away for dinner, more networking or simply unwinding.
Book on our website with the code ARCBLOG and enjoy a special perk as a fair attendee.
