Attending trade exhibitions allows exhibitors to network with other companies in one place and engage with a large audience. The 2025–2026 Cologne exhibitions can be very helpful to you in achieving your objectives. Here are 6 upcoming trade shows in Cologne for 2025 - 2026 that will enhance your international trade show experience:
1. Interzum
Date: 20-23 May, 2025
Venue: Messe Cologne
The Interzum 2025 will be one of the most vital trade shows in the worlds of furniture and interior design. Companies will showcase their latest innovations in the industry, trends in interior design, and vital furniture components. Attendees can discover a variety of services, such as lighting solutions, luxury and lounge furniture, textiles, and furniture accessories for the industry. Interzum Cologne will also hold seminars, discussion panels, and award ceremonies to showcase leading materials and developments..
2. ANGACOM
Date: 03-05 June, 2025
Venue: Koelnmesse in Cologne
ANGACOM Trade Fair 2025 is a premier global trade show in Cologne dedicated to the broadband and media industries. It creates a space to exhibit new technologies in television, online services, and broadband, while Cologne has established itself as a focal point for broadband and media in Germany. Attendees will have the chance to meet up with other participants and buyers from 80 different countries. The fair will also host conferences, which will look into new platforms being developed online.
3. Spoga + Gafa
Date: 24-26 June, 2025
Venue: Cologne Exhibition Center
Spoga + Gafa Trade Fair 2025 will be a premier global event dedicated to garden lifestyles. Garden industry professionals and individual buyers will come together to interact and share innovative ideas and developments from around the world. The expo will display a wide range of products, including furniture, garden tools, and barbecue equipment. It will attract participants from diverse sectors such as merchants, wholesalers, lawn care centres, DIY stores, department stores, and furniture suppliers.
4. Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo
Date: 12-13 November 2025
Venue: Koelnmesse GmbH
The foremost event focused on combating plastic waste and promoting a circular economy. The two-day conference attracts 3,000+ attendees from across the supply chain, over 200 exhibitors, and 40 expert speakers. Discover cutting-edge materials, technology, and practices to address plastic pollution and achieve sustainability gains. Participants will have access to four conferences as part of Sustainable Industry Week, all included in one pass, creating an unparalleled related learning and networking opportunity. An event unlike any other, join the industry leaders and innovators in developing future solutions for plastic waste.
5. Intermot Cologne
Date: 04-07 December, 2025
Venue: Cologne exhibition center
The premier motorbike event will create a bridge for the end of the season and the beginning. The exciting trade fair will bring together all the key players in the industry and enthusiasts, presenting models from the leading manufacturers in one seemingly boundless exhibition. Attendees will get to see the most recent products in action and still have access to an additive catalogue of accessories. Whether an enthusiast of motorbikes or a specialist dealer, INTERMOT offers the opportunity to find your next ride and gear up in the dynamic world of motorbikes in Germany.
6. IMM Cologne
Date: 20-23 January 2026
Venue: Koelnmesse GmbH
IMM Cologne will unite the global interior design community, serving as a key knowledge and trend platform for the New Year. As a premier trade fair for interior professionals, it offers essential access to the German furnishing market. With cutting-edge exhibition ideas like Interior Platforms and Pure Galleries, the expo offers simple ways to participate and successfully display your goods. This event is essential for industry contacts and insights, with 1,233 exhibitors and over 42,000 attendees from 127 countries, including 50% international trade visitors.