akustika 2026
The Fair for Music – A house full of music
April 24–26, 2026 – Messe Nürnberg
FAQ
Do you have any questions?
Here you will find all the important answers at a glance.
Travel & Accommodation
What does the akustika trade fair stand for?
Acoustica is the trade fair for handcrafted instrument making, offering a wide range of products for professional musicians and music retailers. Instrument makers present their instruments in person, and visitors have the opportunity to try them out on site.
Furthermore, the trade fair offers a platform for instrument makers to exchange ideas with colleagues and suppliers of materials and tools, discover industry trends, and connect with musicians. With its combined offering of instrument exhibition, workshops, concerts, and supporting program, akustika 2026 provides a platform for networking, learning, and discovery.
The accordion, as the instrument of the year 2026, receives special attention at the akustika trade fair.
Product ranges of akustika 2026
Over 250 exhibitors from 24 countries with over 250 brands
- from small craft businesses to medium-sized industrial companies, suppliers of materials and tools, manufacturers of accessories, music publishers and wholesalers.
The focus of akustika Nürnberg is on handcrafted acoustic instruments.
- Brass and woodwind instruments
- Plucked and bowed instruments
- Keyboard instruments
- Accordion, Percussion
- Sheet music and accessories
- Musik schools, universities, training, associations and clubs
Product categories? Where can I find what?
You can find out where to locate the exhibitors, products, stages or workshop rooms in NCC OST or in Hall 7A here
Travel & Accommodation
Medical care / Paramedics
You can find the Bavarian Red Cross at the first aid station in
- Entrance NCC OST
- Tel. +49 911 8606-6156
- Wheelchair rental is also available here. Please reserve by phone in advance!
Visitor target groups
Interested musicians, music pupils and students, orchestral musicians and soloists, but also specialist retailers from home and abroad.
Accompanying events during the akustika?
The akustika is accompanied by the
- BDK annual conference (not open to the public). BDK - German Association of Piano Makers, professional association for piano making and its preservation in Europe
- SOMM congress #MIBKON (open to the public with a separate ticket). SOMM - Society Of Music Merchants e. V., umbrella organization of the musical instrument and music equipment industry in Europe.
The #MIBKON-Programme will be avaible soon here
Stage program, workshops and more?
80 concerts on six stages
From classical and folk music to jazz, modern sounds, and pop. International artists and regional ensembles. Expert lectures and panel discussions.
- NEW: new music magazine Soloists Stage (Hall 7A)
- Frankustika Allegro Stage (Level 0)
- NEW: Orchestra Stage (Level 1)
- NEU: Accordion Stage (Level 1)
- Acoustic Stage (Level 2)
- Center Stage (Level 3)
30 lectures and workshops
Admission prices
Until 13 April, you can save up to 33% on the standard ticket price!
All information regarding admission prices can be found here
Lost and Found Office
- Tel. +49 911 8606-6154
Wardrobes? Lockers?
You will find cloakrooms/lockers in the
- NCC OST
- € 2,- cloakroom fee
Voucher code? Activate e-ticket? How do I do that?
If you received a voucher code from an issuer orIf you have received an e-ticket activation code for a free entry ticket , you should redeem it online before your visit so that you can easily receive your free ticket.
ATM?
You can find a Sparkasse ATM at:
- NCC OST in the entrance area
Information for visitors with reduced mobility
- Accompanying person:
The accompanying person of a severely disabled person who has a "B" in their disability ID card can enter the trade fair free of charge. This free ticket can be obtained at the ticket office upon presentation of the ID card.
- Accessible parking spaces:
Visitors with a "handicap sticker" (visible on the vehicle) will be directed to the designated parking spaces on Große Straße upon arrival . These parking spaces are located in the immediate vicinity of the entrances to the NCC OST.
The entrances are wheelchair accessible.
- Recommended visiting time: From 11 a.m.
- Recommended entrances at:
- "Arrival by car": NCC OST entrance
- "Arrival by subway": NCC OST entrance
- "Arrival by DB": Entrance NCC OST.
Get off at the main train station and then take the U1 subway line (direction Langwasser) to the Messe subway station, please follow the signs.
To reach the NCC OST entrance, please use the free shuttle buses at NCC MITTE!
- DB hotline for passengers with reduced mobility:
Mobility Service Center 01805 512512 (€0.14/min) or www.bahn.de/handicap
If you would like to borrow a wheelchair, you can do so at the Bavarian Red Cross first aid station in the
- Entrance NCC OST • Tel. +49 911 8606-6156
- Please make a reservation by phone beforehand!
Are dogs allowed at the fair?
- Dog owners can bring their four-legged friends to the fair - the only conditions are: the dog must be kept on a leash and have valid vaccinations!
- Please bear in mind that the aisles can get crowded, your dog might not like the crush, or small children might react fearfully to your dog!
- Please don't forget the little "bags" - you know what they're for!
Information available on site?
Receive
- in the NCC OST service
Trade fair management?
You can always ask about anything important regarding the event on site at the trade fair management office in the NCC OST - intermediate level.
We look forward to your visit.
- Tel. +49 911 98833-7000
Location / Halls
- Messe Nürnberg (Nuremberg Exhibition Center)
- Convention Center NCC OST
- NEW: Hall 7A
Call a taxi?
- Parking area at the NCC OST entrance
- Tel. +49 911 19410
Appointment / Opening Hours
akustika Nuremberg
- Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Fri. + Sat.: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (last entry at 5:00 p.m.)
- Sun.: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (entry until 3:00 p.m.)
- Visitors with VIP tickets from 8.30 a.m
And the akustika will be playing again
in 2027: Friday, April 9th to Sunday, April 11th.
Changing/breastfeeding rooms?
Please find them in the designated restrooms.
Motorhome parking space?
Within walking distance of the exhibition grounds is a motorhome parking area with 8 spaces, but without water/electricity hookups.
You can find more information here
WIFI?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire akustika Nuremberg exhibition grounds!

