Best Gaming & Comics Trade Shows in Germany

13 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Event Scout currently tracks 13 Gaming & Comics trade shows in Germany with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 6,220 exhibitors, led by Frankfurter Buchmesse (an estimated 2,516 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Avalon Hotelpark, CongressCentrum Wienecke XI and Erlebnisort Reden / Wassergärten Reden. Events run across 7 regions including Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Hesse.

What counts as a Gaming & Comics trade show: Gaming & Comics trade shows and conventions cover interactive entertainment and fandom — video, computer and electronic games, esports, betting and amusement gaming, plus comics, manga, anime, cosplay and pop-culture events.

Top Gaming & Comics trade shows in Germany

Upcoming Gaming & Comics trade shows in Germany

  • Frankfurter BuchmesseFlagship7 Oct 2026Frankfurt am Main, DE
  • Die weltgrößte Messe für SpielzeugFlagship2 Feb 2027Nürnberg, DE
  • MEX BerlinInternational23 Oct 2026Berlin, DE
  • SPIEL ESSENFlagship22 Oct 2026Essen, DE
  • SpielemesseNational19 Nov 2026Stuttgart, DE
  • spielraumRegional7 Nov 2026Dresden, DE
  • Spielemesse HamburgRegional27 Nov 2026Hamburg, DE
  • FaRKSmall22 Mar 2027Schiffweiler (Landsweiler-Reden), DE
  • SPIELWIESNRegional6 Nov 2026Augsburg, DE
  • 17. RetroCon SaarRegional7 Nov 2026Völklingen, DE
  • HiroCon 20263 Oct 2026Saarbrücken, DE
  • HanaCon 202724 Apr 2027Hannover, DE
  • AnT: 26. Anime Marathon12 Jul 2027DE

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

Frequently asked questions

How many Gaming & Comics trade shows are there in Germany?
Event Scout currently tracks 13 Gaming & Comics trade shows in Germany, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is Gaming & Comics trade-show season in Germany?
By start date, most tracked Gaming & Comics trade shows in Germany run in November and October.
What is the largest Gaming & Comics trade show in Germany?
Measured by estimated exhibitor count, the largest tracked event is Frankfurter Buchmesse, 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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

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