Best Trade Shows in Germany

1,346 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Germany is the world's leading trade-fair location, hosting roughly two-thirds of the globe's leading international trade fairs; AUMA counts more than 320 fairs planned for 2026, and four of the ten largest exhibition centres worldwide sit in Hannover, Frankfurt, Cologne and Düsseldorf. Its export-driven economy centres on motor vehicles and parts, machinery, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and industrial automation. Principal fair cities include Frankfurt, Hannover, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Munich, home to flagship events such as Hannover Messe (industrial technology), bauma in Munich (construction machinery) and Anuga in Cologne (food and beverage).

Event Scout currently tracks 1,346 trade shows in Germany with editions in 2025 & 2026. Together they host an estimated 315,571 exhibitors, led by ProWein, the International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits (an estimated 5,995 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 404 of them — LIGNA (5,987 companies), HANNOVER MESSE (5,941), ProWein, the International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits (5,690). Events run across 391 cities including Berlin, Stuttgart and Düsseldorf. The tracked calendar opens with Neustadt Aisch (3 Nov 2025 – 29 Aug 2026).

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Top industries in Germany

The industries Germany's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

By estimated exhibitor count across Germany trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in Germany

Upcoming trade shows in Germany

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

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Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in Germany?
Event Scout currently tracks 1,346 trade shows in Germany, with editions in 2025 & 2026.
When is trade-show season in Germany?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in Germany run in November and October.
What are the biggest trade fairs in Germany in 2027?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Germany in 2027 are ProWein, the International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits (~5,995 exhibitors), HANNOVER MESSE (~5,994 exhibitors) and LIGNA (~5,987 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in Germany?
Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in Germany. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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