The exhibition schedule in 2026 for Germany is filled with exemplary opportunities for fans and experts in entertainment, media, gaming, and technology. This set of five exhibitions promises complete immersive experiences and industry updates, ranging across stage events and audiovisual technology to gaming culture and hobby radio.
1. Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg (IKF)
Between 26 and 28 January 2026, the Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg will be the foremost fair for stage entertainment, music, theatre, and live events for the German-speaking countries. On the Messe Freiburg site, IKF brings together cultural experts—ranging from artists and agents through festival programmers and entertainment and event scheduling suppliers—to play live excerpts and uncover the latest entertainment and event scheduling trends. It’s a must-attend for any professional in the performing arts industry who is looking for innovative partnerships and bookings.
2. gamescom
As a compact spin-off from the world-renowned gaming expo, the gamescom is back in Cologne for five energetic days of party fun, esports events, and gamer get-togethers at Koelnmesse from 26 to 30 August 2026. It offers a more personal but lively platform for competitive play, hands-on events, and virtual culture.
3. Prolight + Sound
Prolight + Sound is Europe’s leading event on event and entertainment technology, including lighting installations, sound, stage and media technology, audiovisual, and pro-event technology. It will, in a concentrated three-day event from 24 to 26 March 2026 in Frankfurt, be very centered on European industry tendencies and present depth, quality, and innovation to industry experts.
4. ANGA COM Cologne
19 – 21 May 2026, Cologne (Messe Cologne)
Scheduled to be held from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Cologne, Germany, ANGA COM congregates the broadband, television, and internet industries in Cologne for a tradeshow and conference on matters such as gigabit networks, OTT, artificial intelligence, smart home, video streams, etc. It accommodates over 500 exhibitors and over 22,000 industry participants and is Europe’s top platform for connectivity, distribution of media, and digitized infrastructure tendencies.
5. International Amateur Radio Exhibition (HAM RADIO)
Also called HAM RADIO, it is the biggest amateur radio trade fair and exhibition in Europe, with thousands of radio enthusiasts, associations, and exhibitors from hundreds of nations. Scheduled to be held from 26 to 28 June 2026, this exclusive trade show is going to bring together people to see a huge diversity of radio technologies, exchange in a flea market, enjoy technical presentations, and experience a real international amateur radio event.
Why are these exhibitions different?
Geographic Balance: From Freiburg to Frankfurt, Cologne to Friedrichshafen, these events are spread across Germany’s vibrant expo cities.
Sector Breadth: From event entertainment to gaming, event technology, broadband media, and radio technology, they offer a very wide selection for various professional interests.
Timing Spread: As the events cover the first half of 2026, they allow the participants enough time for planning, visiting different events, and keeping themselves updated throughout the year on all the latest trends.
Together, these exhibitions make for one dynamic and diverse celebration of leadership in entertainment, media, technology, and creative industries, happening during 2026.