Best Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Trade Shows in Germany
147 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 147 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Germany with editions in 2026 & 2029. Together they host an estimated 37,913 exhibitors, led by Ambiente (an estimated 2,516 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, Stuttgart Exhibition Center and Messe Friedrichshafen. Events run across 13 regions including Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Bremen.
What counts as a Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade show: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows cover fine and contemporary art, sculpture, performing arts, music and instruments, photography, museums and libraries, books, antiques, stamp and coin collecting, handicrafts, model-making and sewing.
Top Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Germany
Ambiente
29 Jan – 2 Feb 20272,516 exhibitorsEuroShop
18–22 Feb 20291,959 exhibitorsLight + Building
5–10 Mar 20281,854 exhibitorsDie weltgrößte Messe für Spielzeug
2–6 Feb 20271,731 exhibitorsTechtextil
1 Oct – 30 Nov 20261,455 exhibitorsWorld of Photonics Congress 2027
20–25 Jun 20271,408 exhibitorsHeimtextil
12–15 Jan 20271,363 exhibitorsCMT
16–24 Jan 20271,207 exhibitorsINHORGENTA MUNICH 2027
19–22 Feb 2027~1,200 exhibitorsDOMOTEX
17–20 Jan 20281,074 exhibitors
Upcoming Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Germany
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TechtextilFlagship1 Oct 2026Frankfurt am Main, DE1 Oct 2026Frankfurt am Main, DE1,455Fact
HeimtextilFlagship12 Jan 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE12 Jan 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE1,363Fact
AmbienteFlagship29 Jan 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE29 Jan 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE2,516Fact
Die weltgrößte Messe für SpielzeugFlagship2 Feb 2027Nürnberg, DE2 Feb 2027Nürnberg, DE1,731Fact
World of Photonics Congress 2027Flagship20 Jun 2027München, DE20 Jun 2027München, DE1,408Fact
DOMOTEXFlagship17 Jan 2028Hannover, DE17 Jan 2028Hannover, DE1,074Fact
Light + BuildingFlagship5 Mar 2028Frankfurt am Main, DE5 Mar 2028Frankfurt am Main, DE1,854Fact
EuroShopFlagship18 Feb 2029Düsseldorf, DE18 Feb 2029Düsseldorf, DE1,959Fact
CMTFlagship16 Jan 2027Stuttgart, DE16 Jan 2027Stuttgart, DE1,207Fact
MineralisFlagship4 Nov 2026Berlin, DE4 Nov 2026Berlin, DE390Fact
Bazaar BerlinFlagship4 Nov 2026Berlin, DE4 Nov 2026Berlin, DE390Fact
Nordstil SommerFlagship9 Jan 2027Hamburg, DE9 Jan 2027Hamburg, DE729Fact
ChristmasworldFlagship29 Jan 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE29 Jan 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE522Fact
IWA OutdoorClassicsFlagship4 Mar 2027Nuremberg, DE4 Mar 2027Nuremberg, DE586Fact
HOLZ-HANDWERKFlagship28 Mar 2028Nuremberg, DE28 Mar 2028Nuremberg, DE351Fact
InterzooFlagship26 May 2028Nuremberg, DE26 May 2028Nuremberg, DE989Fact
Retro Classics BavariaInternational6 Nov 2026Nürnberg, DE6 Nov 2026Nürnberg, DE658Fact
IBOInternational17 Mar 2027Friedrichshafen, DE17 Mar 2027Friedrichshafen, DE469Fact
DRESDNER OSTERNInternational18 Mar 2027Dresden, DE18 Mar 2027Dresden, DE305Fact
Retro Classics EssenInternational14 Apr 2027Essen, DE14 Apr 2027Essen, DE490Fact
Retro ClassicsInternational29 Apr 2027Stuttgart, DE29 Apr 2027Stuttgart, DE496Fact
AQUA-FISCHInternational5 Mar 2027Friedrichshafen, DE5 Mar 2027Friedrichshafen, DE138Fact
h+h cologneInternational2 Apr 2027Cologne, DE2 Apr 2027Cologne, DE279Fact
akustika NürnbergInternational9 Apr 2027Nuremberg, DE9 Apr 2027Nuremberg, DE231Fact
INTERBOOTInternational22 Sep 2027Friedrichshafen, DE22 Sep 2027Friedrichshafen, DE266Fact
AnugaFlagship9 Oct 2027Messeplatz 1, DE9 Oct 2027Messeplatz 1, DE404Estimate
KLASSIKWELT BODENSEENational4 Jun 2027Friedrichshafen, DE4 Jun 2027Friedrichshafen, DE322Fact
Faszination ModellbauInternational30 Oct 2026Friedrichshafen, DE30 Oct 2026Friedrichshafen, DE79Fact
Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination ModellbauInternational30 Oct 2026Friedrichshafen, DE30 Oct 2026Friedrichshafen, DE79Fact
SEMICON EuropaFlagship10 Nov 2026DE10 Nov 2026DE523Fact
ARTMUC HomeNational20 Nov 2026Munich, DE20 Nov 2026Munich, DE171Fact
Internationale Kulturbörse FreiburgInternational25 Jan 2027Freiburg im Breisgau, DE25 Jan 2027Freiburg im Breisgau, DE328Estimate
Asia-Pacific SourcingInternational9 Mar 2027Cologne, DE9 Mar 2027Cologne, DE800Estimate
INMA World Congress of News Media 2026International1 Apr 2027Berlin, DE1 Apr 2027Berlin, DE418Estimate
Echtdampf-HallentreffenInternational30 Oct 2026Friedrichshafen, DE30 Oct 2026Friedrichshafen, DE28Fact
boe international 2027International16 Jan 2027Dortmund, DE16 Jan 2027Dortmund, DE13Fact
Messezentrum Bad SalzuflenInternational22 Jan 2027Bad Salzuflen, DE22 Jan 2027Bad Salzuflen, DE12Fact
Handwerk & DesignInternational10 Mar 2027München, DE10 Mar 2027München, DE26Fact
INTERGEMInternational12 Apr 2027Idar-Oberstein, DE12 Apr 2027Idar-Oberstein, DE10Fact
TexprocessInternational1 Oct 2026Frankfurt am Main, DE1 Oct 2026Frankfurt am Main, DE183Estimate
CreativeworldInternational29 Jan 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE29 Jan 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE210Estimate
HAM RADIOInternational25 Jun 2027Friedrichshafen, DE25 Jun 2027Friedrichshafen, DE157Estimate
Gods of Ink Tattoo ConventionNational5 Mar 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE5 Mar 2027Frankfurt am Main, DE34Fact
Zeughausmesse für Angewandte KunstInternational12 Nov 2026Berlin, DE12 Nov 2026Berlin, DE80Estimate
TrendSet MünchenInternational21 Feb 2027München, DE21 Feb 2027München, DE365Estimate
Blickfang Tickets EUInternational7 Nov 2026Wien, DE7 Nov 2026Wien, DE18Fact
Baumesse: EssenRegional10 Jan 2027Essen, DE10 Jan 2027Essen, DE209Fact
art & styleRegional27 Sep 2027Dresden, DE27 Sep 2027Dresden, DE105Fact
denkmalInternational5 Nov 2026Leipzig, DE5 Nov 2026Leipzig, DE499Estimate
ZUKUNFT HANDWERK KongressInternational1 Jan 2027München, DE1 Jan 2027München, DE11Estimate
INHORGENTA MUNICH 2027International19 Feb 2027München, DE19 Feb 2027München, DE1,200Estimate
Gewerbemesse ManchingNational9 Apr 2027Manching (Oberstimm), DE9 Apr 2027Manching (Oberstimm), DE385Estimate
ART VISION 2026International10 May 2027Hannover, DE10 May 2027Hannover, DE179Estimate
DIDACTA 2027National15 Feb 2028Cologne, DE15 Feb 2028Cologne, DE729Estimate
Frühjahrs-Ausstellung Messe Kassel GmbHNational27 Feb 2027Kassel, DE27 Feb 2027Kassel, DE24Fact
CREATIVA 2027National17 Mar 2027Dortmund, DE17 Mar 2027Dortmund, DE24Fact
INTERMODELLBAU 2026National22 Apr 2027Dortmund, DE22 Apr 2027Dortmund, DE27Fact
NRWs größte VerbrauchermesseNational5 Nov 2026Essen, DE5 Nov 2026Essen, DE400Estimate
spielraumRegional7 Nov 2026Dresden, DE7 Nov 2026Dresden, DE93Fact
Future of FestivalsNational25 Nov 2026Berlin, DE25 Nov 2026Berlin, DE400Estimate
TRAU<< die HochzeitsmesseRegional16 Jan 2027Freiburg, DE16 Jan 2027Freiburg, DE73Fact
Antiquaria LudwigsburgRegional28 Jan 2027Ludwigsburg, DE28 Jan 2027Ludwigsburg, DE40Fact
Rhein Neckar CreativSmall30 Jan 2027Ludwigshafen, DE30 Jan 2027Ludwigshafen, DE30Fact
WohnschauSmall17 Feb 2027Stunden, DE17 Feb 2027Stunden, DE40Fact
Briefmarkenmesse Philatelia MünchenRegional6 Mar 2027Philatelia, DE6 Mar 2027Philatelia, DE66Fact
Faszination ModellbahnRegional12 Mar 2027Mannheim, DE12 Mar 2027Mannheim, DE83Fact
Leipziger AntiquariatsmesseRegional18 Mar 2027Leipzig, DE18 Mar 2027Leipzig, DE82Fact
Haus, Bau & Energie Messe IlsenburgSmall19 Mar 2027Ilsenburg, DE19 Mar 2027Ilsenburg, DE56Fact
CAKE & BAKE Dortmund 2026Small20 Mar 2027Dortmund, DE20 Mar 2027Dortmund, DE30Fact
Leipziger Wolle-Fest & StoffmesseNational10 Apr 2027Leipzig, DE10 Apr 2027Leipzig, DE109Estimate
trends-Markt im ParkRegional21 May 2027Norderstedt, DE21 May 2027Norderstedt, DE55Fact
Kölner Creativ SommerRegional21 Aug 2027Köln, DE21 Aug 2027Köln, DE42Fact
KUNST/MITTERegional27 Aug 2027Magdeburg, DE27 Aug 2027Magdeburg, DE95Fact
Energie Wende MesseSmall25 Apr 2028Bretten, DE25 Apr 2028Bretten, DE42Fact
POSITIONS BERLINNational9 Sep 2027Berlin, DE9 Sep 2027Berlin, DE84Estimate
electronic displays Conference 2027International17 Mar 2027Nürnberg, DE17 Mar 2027Nürnberg, DE
NiederrheinKreativSmall22 Jan 2027Duisburg, DE22 Jan 2027Duisburg, DE27Fact
WEDDFAIRRegional1 Feb 2027Böblingen - Sindelfingen (Motorworld Stuttgart), DE1 Feb 2027Böblingen - Sindelfingen (Motorworld Stuttgart), DE29Fact
Bremen Classic MotorshowNational5 Feb 2027Bremen, DE5 Feb 2027Bremen, DE730Estimate
Hochzeitsmesse TegernseeRegional7 Feb 2027Gmund am Tegernsee, DE7 Feb 2027Gmund am Tegernsee, DE11Fact
Messe Dogs & FunSmall21 May 2027Dortmund, DE21 May 2027Dortmund, DE23Fact
British Flair mit Country FairSmall3 Sep 2027Basthorst (near Hamburg), DE3 Sep 2027Basthorst (near Hamburg), DE22Fact
GUT GEHEIRATETSmall3 Oct 2027Hagen, DE3 Oct 2027Hagen, DE48Fact
Startseite/Kreativbeben/Liebe ist... die HochzeitsmesseInternational3 Oct 2027Hamburg, DE3 Oct 2027Hamburg, DE15Fact
HochzeitsMesse RostockRegional30 Jan 2027Rostock, DE30 Jan 2027Rostock, DE110Estimate
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
Frequently asked questions
How many Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows are there in Germany?
Event Scout currently tracks 147 Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Germany, with editions in 2026 & 2029.
When is Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade-show season in Germany?
By start date, most tracked Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade shows in Germany run in January and March.
What is the largest Arts, Crafts & Hobbies trade show in Germany?
Measured by estimated exhibitor count, the largest tracked event is Ambiente, with an estimated 2,516 exhibitors.
Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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