When is the spring 2027 edition?

On 17 and 18 March 2027. Day 1 runs 09:00–18:00 and Day 2 09:00–17:00.

Where does it take place?

In halls A4, A5 and A6 at Messe München, using the East Entrance (Am Messeturm 3, 81829 Munich). By U-Bahn, take the U2 to Messestadt Ost; drivers use Parking Garage East.

Yes. Registration is free for visitors, takes about two minutes with a work email address and one ticket covers both days.

Designers, product developers and material managers sourcing functional textiles for sports, outdoor, workwear and fashion collections.

PERFORMANCE DAYS March 2027

Name: PERFORMANCE DAYS March 2027
Start: 2027-03-17T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-18T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Messe München

About this event

PERFORMANCE DAYS is the functional fabric fair in Munich, held twice a year in step with the seasonal sourcing calendar for summer and winter collections. The spring edition fills halls A4, A5 and A6 at Messe München (East Entrance) for two days, where designers, product developers and material managers source fabrics, accessories and footwear materials from hundreds of suppliers.

Exhibition

Suppliers of functional fabrics, trims, accessories and footwear materials exhibit across three halls, with jury-selected forums at the centre of the fair and special areas built around materials and sustainability. The October 2026 edition listed 599 exhibitors.

Functional fabrics and laminates
Accessories and trims
Footwear materials
Jury-selected material forums

Talks and The Loop

Visitors get a programme of talks and workshops on two stages, free with the ticket, plus membership of The Loop, the fair's year-round digital sourcing platform with more than 23,000 materials, so they can shortlist suppliers before travelling.

Who attends

Designers, product developers, material managers and buyers from sportswear, outdoor, workwear and fashion brands. Entry is free for trade visitors with one registration covering both days; the last October edition drew 4,327 visitors.