Trade Fairs and Conventions

Hamburg Messe, Dec, 2020: Right on time for Xmas: 350 designers present their creations at this festive indoor market.

Hamburg Messe, 21 - 24 Jan: NORTEC is the first manufacturing trade fair of the year and the industry’s largest event in North Germany. 

Hamburg Messe, 24 - 26 Jan: This three-day trade fair is all about home ownership, house construction and home improvement.

Messehallen, 25 & 26 Jan: Over 80 exhibitors prove that lifestyle changes can contribute a greener modern world. 

Fish Market, 30 Jan - 1 Feb: How fitting! Hamburg's best spot to cure a hangover will also host this spiritual gathering of sorts.

Hamburg Messe, 5 - 9 Feb: Explore the world in a matter of hours, thanks to 850 travel exhibitors. 

Handelskammer, 16 Feb: Looking to make a difference? The yearly AKTIVOLI Volunteering Fair brings together aspiring volunteers and organisations.​​​​​​​

Hamburg Messe, 21 - 23 Feb: Three days of mesmerising designs, tattoo artists and shop talk at the Messehallen convention centre.

Hamburg Messe, 13 -17 Mar: The leading international trade fair for hotels, restaurants, bakeries and confectioneries.

Messe Schnelsen, 14 & 15 Mar: Around 100 exhibitors gather at Europe's largest and oldest veg(etari)an trade fair.

Hamburg Messe, 31 Mar - 2 Apr: The world's leading event for the cabin interiors, in-flight entertainment and passenger comfort industries.

Hamburg Messe, 24 - 26 Apr: Hold your horses! It's time for the equestrian trade fair with the 'Heartbeats' show as the highlight.

Hamburg Messe, 17 & 18 Apr: This free health & lifestyle trade fair has a finger on the pulse and complements the Hamburg Marathon.

Hamburg Messe, 12 & 13 May: This leading trade show boasts over 500 exhibitors and guest speakers.

Rindermarkthalle, 16 & 17 May: Two wheels, two days, for the second time - bike fans gather to talk shop, trade parts and celebrate.

Hamburg Messe, 8 - 11 Sep 2020: The bi-annual SMM is the leading trade fair for the shipbuilding, machinery and marine technologies industries. 

Hamburg Messe, 14 - 17 Nov: Looking for a unique work of art? The Affordable Art Fair features a colourful array of contemporary art for sale.

Hamburg Messe, 4 - 6 Dec: Mineralien Hamburg counts among the world’s largest trade fairs in the business. Gemstones, jewellery and fossils will be on display.

Interested in visiting one of Hamburg's numerous trade fairs and events or even in organising your own? Learn how it works.

Get an overview of the many different trade shows and events that take place at Hamburg Messehallen. 

The Hamburg Convention Bureau is responsible for presenting Hamburg and the metropolitan region as premium event locations.