TOP 7 UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS IN GERMANY IN 2026-2027

Germany is one of the hottest places for international trade. Every year, a large number of trade fairs are organised in different parts of Germany. Trade shows are one of the best marketing tools for big and small brands.

Trade fairs offer ample opportunities to showcase the uniqueness in every sector, be it exhibition stand designs or the products and services offered by the organisations. As a reputed exhibition stand builder in Germany, we have successfully built up our reputation by delivering mesmerising exhibition stands at the trade fairs. For those who are willing to go one step further than the ordinary, opportunities are no less for such people.

Here are the upcoming top exhibitions in Germany in 2026-27. The list of trade fairs is big, but we take this opportunity to introduce you to the top 7 trade shows that are most visited or participated in Germany, hoping it will help you in your planning to visit exhibitions.

 

Heimtextil 2026

Dates: 13 - 16 January 2026
Venue: Messe Frankfurt [Frankfurt Trade Fair], Frankfurt - Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Category: Home And Contract Textiles And Textile Design Industry

Heimtextil 2026 is the largest trade fair dedicated to home and contract textiles globally, with participants that represent all levels of the value chain. Heimtextil is known for new fabric evolutions, emerging interior style directions, and sustainability solutions in textiles. With so many ideas and inspirations on display, Heimtextil has become a vital activity for business networking.

Heimtextil attracts visitors from the spectrum of home and contract textiles: interior decorators, interior designers, retailers and wholesalers - all looking for the best textile materials, technology and market information. The future is always represented through trend displays and trend forums. If you are in the textile business, Heimtextil has become the must-attend event to discover concepts for your future and develop contacts.

 

DOMOTEX 2026

Dates: 19 - 22 January 2026
Venue: Hannover Fairground, Hannover, Germany
Category: Flooring & Interior Finishing Industry

DOMOTEX is the world's leading trade fair for the flooring and interior finishing industry, which brings together global manufacturers, designers and innovators. It's a show very much known for its showcase of the latest trends, sustainable options and innovative technologies, and is a busy marketplace for networking and business.

FDOMOTEX has everything from carpets and parquet to resilient flooring and design. You'll be able to grasp the complete picture of the future of floors, materials and surfaces. With curated displays, talks from specialists and presentations by trendsetters, you will find inspiration for new approaches, proposals and market knowledge for your work in the ever-changing world of interior surfaces.

 

ISM 2026

Dates: 01 - 04 February 2026
Venue: Koelnmesse [Cologne Trade Fair Centre], Cologne, Germany
Category: Confectionery, Snacks, Biscuits & Baked Goods Industry
 

ISM 2026 is the world's most important trade fair for the confectionery and snacks industry. It brings together top brands, innovative start-ups and decision makers from around the world. The exciting platform covers the latest trends, products, and technologies focused on sweets, baked goods and savoury snacks, to give you incredible access to networks and commercial opportunities.

ISM is a dynamic mix of exhibitions, expert insights and the launch of new products in an ideal environment to discover market innovations and help define future trends. It is where tradition meets trend, and the global community of sweets and snacks comes together to define what comes next.

 

Creativeworld 2026

Dates: 06 - 09 February 2026
Venue: Messe Frankfurt [Frankfurt Trade Fair], Frankfurt - Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Category: International Hobby, Craft, And Artists' Supplies Industry

 

Creativeworld The industry's largest international trade fair for hobby, craft, and artists' supplies, Creativeworld brings innovators, creators, and trendsetters from around the world together. This engaging event is home to all the newest products, methods and materials, and will become the creative trends we see over the coming year.

Creativeworld connects brands, retailers, and professionals in the creative industry; it doesn't matter if you're making fine art or creating DIY; there is an incredible way to connect, create and find new ways of doing business through live demos, workshops, and product launches. This is an event not to be missed by creatives and creative enthusiasts everywhere.

embedded world Exhibition&Conference 2026

Dates: 10 - 12 March 2026
Venue: NurnbergMesse GmbH [Nuremberg Trade Fair Centre], Nuremberg, Germany
Category: Tools, Hardware, Application Software, Systems, And Services Industry

 

embedded world Exhibition&Conference 2026 is a unique international venue featuring new embedded innovations from around the world, like embedded systems, tools, hardware, application software and new services. It connects technology leaders, developers and decision-makers to explore solutions powering the intelligent systems of tomorrow.

Organised by embedded world and artisan, this Exhibition&Conference serves as a results-oriented platform in providing opportunities for technology leaders, developers and marketers to share knowledge and learn from one another, partake in demonstrations on-site, and form new collaborations and partnerships.

The event will include technology experts presenting on topics unique to embedded technologies and new embedded innovations, either physically or virtually, covering a wide range of areas of interest, whether you focus on IoT, AI, security, or real-time systems. Attending the embedded world could provide you with the right insights and inspiration for thinkers and leaders, based on the humongous growth of embedded technologies thus far.

BAU 2027

Dates: 11 - 15 January 2027
Venue: Trade Fair Centre Messe München, Munich, Germany
Category: Architecture, Materials, And Systems Industry 

 

BAU 2027 is an international trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, highlighting the industry professionals involved from all over the world. BAU plays an important role as a point of reference for innovation, making discoveries accessible to architects, engineers, planners and builders, allowing them to get an initial touchpoint on trends, products and technologies, all in the context of what buildings will become.

The trend-based themes of sustainability, digital transition and smart building solutions put a spotlight on leading-edge products and game-changing ideas. Forums of the highest calibre, live specifications, and networking-type presentations are established to assist participants in imagining what the built environment can be now and into the future.

European Coatings Show (ECS) 2027
Dates: 20 - 22 April 2027

Venue: NurnbergMesse GmbH [Nuremberg Trade Fair Centre], Nuremberg, Germany
Category: Coatings And Paint Industry

 

The European Coatings Show (ECS) 2027 is the world’s largest and most significant coatings, paints, sealants, construction chemicals and adhesives tradeshow. A bustling venue for professionals, manufacturers and innovators from the coatings supply chain to discover the innovations in raw materials; laboratory, production equipment understanding; testing and measuring systems; process science; and applications.

ECS is the premier global event for industry leaders to share their new products or technologies, share knowledge, and expand their business opportunities. Whether you are looking for new inventions in coatings and chemicals or for sustainable and more efficient solutions to your business or sustainable development issues, ECS 2027 will provide the best opportunity to improve yourself and your business as part of the rapidly evolving coatings industry.

Collaborate with us to achieve Success at your Next Exhibition!

As the world gears up for a series of Germany's leading trade shows in 2026-2027, now is the time to expand your brand's reach with a professionally designed exhibition stand.

At Triumfo International GmbH, we recognise the importance of first impressions. After more than 25 years of designing, producing, and delivering impactful exhibition stands, our aim is to create beautiful, functional and memorable exhibition stands to help brands stand out! Our team goes the extra mile to put together your booth, not just as a space but as a brand experience.

In addition to stand design and construction, our seamless exhibition solutions include logistics, on-site support, and everything in between. We do the heavy lifting so you can do what you do best - network with potential clients and strategic partners.

Don't leave your exhibition presence to luck; partner with us to create a memorable exhibition presence at one of Germany's most significant trade events. Let it bring your vision to life. Contact us!