About SPACE
Held each September at the Parc-Expo in Rennes, SPACE is an international trade show devoted to animal farming in all its forms. Brittany is one of France's most important livestock regions, and the show reflects that, drawing farmers and industry professionals with a practical interest in what they see.
The scope covers dairy and beef cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, rabbits, horses and aquaculture. Exhibits are grouped into eleven halls organised by sector, such as cattle, pigs, poultry, feed and nutrition, energy and services, while a large outdoor area of around 16 hectares holds machinery and equipment. This layout helps visitors head straight for the part of the show that matches their own farm or business.
Beyond the stands, the programme gives the event much of its character. Animal competitions and breed presentations run over the three days, the Innov'Space scheme recognises new products and services, and a large conference programme covers technical and economic questions facing livestock farming. Young people are catered for through a Youth Forum and related activities.
SPACE has a strong international dimension. Hundreds of exhibitors come from outside France each year, and the organiser runs a dedicated welcome for international visitors, including free entry and support with business meetings. For suppliers of genetics, feed, animal health products, buildings, equipment and digital tools, it offers direct contact with livestock producers from France and beyond in a single setting.
Next edition
SPACE 2027: what to expect
SPACE 2027 is scheduled for Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 September 2027 at the Parc-Expo in Rennes, according to the organiser's website. It follows the 40th edition in 2026, for which the organiser listed around 1,200 exhibitors, 365 of them from 40 countries outside France. The organiser has also reported 12,000 international visitors from 120 countries at SPACE 2024.
Exhibitors first need to decide between an indoor hall stand and an outdoor pitch. Heavy machinery and building systems usually suit the outdoor area, where access for vehicles and the Breton weather both need to be factored in. Indoor stands sit within halls arranged by species and sector, so choosing the right hall matters as much as the stand itself. With a largely French audience, French language material and staff are a real advantage.