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Business events in Düsseldorf 2026–27: the Messe Düsseldorf trade fair calendar
Düsseldorf's 2026–27 trade fairs month by month: MEDICA, ProWein, GIFA and METEC, A+A, the fairground, transport and tickets.
By the atndr teamPublished 6 min read
The short answer
Düsseldorf's biggest business events in 2026–27 are MEDICA and COMPAMED (16–19 November 2026), ProWein (7–9 March 2027), the four metals fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST (21–25 June 2027) and A+A (19–22 October 2027). Almost all of them take place at Messe Düsseldorf, a fairground with 19 halls a few minutes from the airport. Most are trade-only, and the admission ticket does not include public transport.
Key takeaways
- Nearly every major business event in Düsseldorf is held at Messe Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, which has 19 halls and 262,000 m² of hall space.
- 2027 is a metals year: GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST run together on 21–25 June 2027 and return only every four years.
- MEDICA (healthcare, November), ProWein (wine and spirits, March) and A+A (workplace safety, October 2027) are the city's largest recurring fairs.
- Fair tickets no longer include local transport; buy a Rheinbahn ticket or take the U78, U79 or U80 to the fairground stops.
- Taxis charge a fixed €25 between Düsseldorf Airport and any fair entrance, and the U81 runs from the airport to Messe Nord on selected event days.
On this page
When is the trade fair season in Düsseldorf?
In the 2026–27 calendar, Düsseldorf's fairs run from September to June, with no major fairs in July and August. November (MEDICA), March (ProWein) and, in 2027, late June (the metals fairs) are the busiest weeks, when hotels fill across the city.
| Month | Notable events | Industries |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | glasstec 2026 (20–23) | Glass |
| Nov 2026 | MEDICA 2026 and COMPAMED 2026 (16–19) | Medical technology |
| Dec 2026 | VALVE WORLD EXPO 2026 (1–3), Sustainable Solutions Düsseldorf 2026 (2–3) | Industrial valves, solar and energy |
| Feb 2027 | EuroCIS 2027 (16–18) | Retail technology |
| Mar 2027 | ProWein 2027 (7–9), XPONENTIAL Europe 2027 (16–18), Flotte! Der Branchentreff 2027 (17–18) | Wine and spirits, drones and robotics, fleet management |
| Apr 2027 | BEAUTY DÜSSELDORF 2027 (9–11), hair Düsseldorf 2027 (10–11), BioWest 2027 (18), Urban Steel Expo 2027 (20–23) | Beauty, organic food, welding |
| May–Jun 2027 | WITEX 2027 (12–14 May), DIKITALE 2027 (16–17 Jun), GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST 2027 (21–25 Jun) | AI and robotics, SME digitalisation, metals |
| Sep 2027 | Lubricant Expo Europe 2027 (14–16), REHACARE INTERNATIONAL 2027 (15–18), expopharm 2027 (28–30) | Lubricants, rehabilitation and care, pharmacy |
| Oct 2027 | A+A 2027 (19–22) | Occupational safety and health |
Messe Düsseldorf also runs boot Düsseldorf, its boat and water sports show, on 23–31 January 2027. Confirm dates and hours on each fair's site before you book. The full, live list is on the Düsseldorf events page.
Which Düsseldorf trade fairs are worth attending?
Düsseldorf hosts several fairs that lead their industry worldwide. Pick by sector; most run every year, but some return only every two or four years.
Healthcare and medical technology
MEDICA 2026 runs 16–19 November 2026 alongside COMPAMED 2026, the supplier fair for medical manufacturing. The organizer reports about 78,000 visitors from 160 countries and 4,821 exhibitors at the 2025 edition. The 2026 show adds a Hospital of the Future area and a new Main Stage. Later in 2027, REHACARE INTERNATIONAL 2027 (15–18 September) covers rehabilitation and care, and expopharm 2027 (28–30 September) is the German pharmacy market's main fair, held with the German Pharmacists' Day.
Wine and spirits
ProWein 2027 runs 7–9 March 2027 in Halls 1, 3, 4, 5, 7.0 and 7a. It is trade-only: producers show to importers, retailers, sommeliers and buyers from more than 140 countries, with ProSpirits, ProWein Zero (no- and low-alcohol) and organic areas.
Metals and manufacturing
The Bright World of Metals returns on 21–25 June 2027: GIFA 2027 (foundry technology), METEC 2027 (metallurgy), THERMPROCESS 2027 (industrial furnaces and heat treatment) and NEWCAST 2027 (cast products). The four fairs run every four years and share the grounds, so one trip covers the metals value chain. Decarbonisation, smart factories and the circular economy are the 2027 lead themes. glasstec 2026 (20–23 October 2026) and VALVE WORLD EXPO 2026 (1–3 December 2026) cover glass and industrial valves.
Safety, retail and technology
A+A 2027, held every two years, runs 19–22 October 2027 for personal protective equipment and workplace safety; the 2025 edition drew 66,636 visitors and 2,335 exhibitors. EuroCIS 2027 (16–18 February) is Messe Düsseldorf's retail technology fair, covering checkout, payment, loss prevention and retail media. For drones and autonomous systems, see XPONENTIAL Europe 2027.
Where are business events held in Düsseldorf?
Almost every fair in this guide is at Messe Düsseldorf, the exhibition centre in the north of the city between the Rhine and the airport. Messe Düsseldorf lists 19 exhibition halls with 262,000 m² of hall space and 43,000 m² of outdoor space.
| Venue | Area | What it hosts | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messe Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61 | Stockum, north Düsseldorf | Trade fairs: MEDICA, ProWein, GIFA, A+A, EuroCIS | U78 to MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA/Messe Nord; U78, U79, U80 or bus 722 to Messe Ost/Stockumer Kirchstraße |
| Congress Center Düsseldorf (CCD) | South end of the fairground | Congresses held alongside fairs | Bus 722 to Messe Süd/Congress Center |
The fairground has North, East and South entrances, and big fairs use different halls, so check your hall number before you set off. glasstec, for example, uses Halls 10 to 17 and asks visitors to use the North and East entrances. Drivers leave the A44 at junction 29 (Messe/Arena) and park at P1 or P2, which take cashless payment only; free shuttle buses run to the entrances.
Getting there and around
Düsseldorf Airport is the fastest way in. According to the fairs' arrival pages, the U80 runs from the airport terminal to Messe Ost, the city centre and the central station, and the U81 reaches MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA/Messe Nord in about seven minutes on selected event days. A taxi takes about 10 minutes and costs a fixed €25 between the airport and any fair entrance.
From the city, change at Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (central station) or Heinrich-Heine-Allee for the U78 to the fairground. Rail travellers inside Germany can buy a Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket, which includes the onward trip from the station to the exhibition grounds.
Key practical points:
- Public transport is not included. Messe Düsseldorf's fair tickets no longer include free local transport. Buy a Rheinbahn ticket (a 24-hour ticket covers up to five people) or a DüsseldorfCard.
- Visas. Germany is in the Schengen Area. MEDICA notes that visitors no longer need an invitation from the trade fair company for a visa application; ask the German embassy or consulate in your country about entry.
- Evenings. ProWein runs a free shuttle from the South entrance to the Altstadt (old town) on some evenings. The Tourist Information office is in the old town at Rheinstraße 3.
How to make the most of a Düsseldorf fair
Buy online, early. Messe Düsseldorf fairs charge less online than at the door: glasstec 2026 costs €46 for a day ticket online against €63 on site, and ProWein lists €50 online and €60 on site for a day ticket. Exhibitors often send voucher codes that you redeem in the ticket shop for free or reduced entry.
- Register as a trade visitor. ProWein, glasstec and most other fairs here admit trade visitors only, and you register with company details before you can buy a ticket.
- Use the matchmaking tools. Many Messe Düsseldorf fairs run online exhibitor databases and matchmaking before the fair; book meetings two to four weeks ahead.
- Plan by hall. Fairs such as MEDICA spread across many halls; map your route by hall number and entrance.
- Book hotels early in peak weeks. MEDICA, ProWein and the June 2027 metals fairs bring the largest crowds, so reserve rooms as soon as you decide to go.
- Check the fair's frequency. GIFA and METEC skip three years after 2027; A+A skips 2026. If a fair is central to your business, plan around its next edition.
For more German trade fairs, see atndr's guide to trade fairs in Germany for Gulf buyers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the biggest trade fair in Düsseldorf?
- MEDICA is one of the largest. Its 2025 edition had about 78,000 visitors from 160 countries and 4,821 exhibitors, and the 2026 edition runs 16–19 November at Messe Düsseldorf alongside COMPAMED.
- When is ProWein 2027?
- 7–9 March 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf. It is open to trade visitors only, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday and Monday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
- Does a Messe Düsseldorf ticket include public transport?
- No. Fair tickets no longer include free use of local buses and trains, so buy a Rheinbahn ticket or a DüsseldorfCard separately. Deutsche Bahn Event Tickets include the trip from the station to the fairground.
- How do I get from Düsseldorf Airport to the fairground?
- Take a taxi at a fixed €25 (about 10 minutes), the U80 to Messe Ost, or, on selected event days, the U81 to MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA/Messe Nord in about seven minutes.
- Which trade fairs are in Düsseldorf in 2027?
- They include EuroCIS (February), ProWein (March), BEAUTY DÜSSELDORF (April), GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST (June), REHACARE and expopharm (September) and A+A (October).
- Can the public visit Düsseldorf trade fairs?
- Most are trade-only and require registration as a trade visitor. Some, such as REHACARE, are also open to people with disabilities, relatives and carers.
Sources
Written and fact-checked by the atndr team. Dates, venues and organizers are checked against each event’s official website; the figures in “At a glance” come live from the atndr calendar. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
