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Checklist for your successful trade fair participation
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General information - Facts + Figures
Tips for a successful trade fair appearance

Stand registration

Early bird price until 31 October 2025

If you would like to take advantage of the early bird price, now is the right time to register.

You can find more information in the stand registration form.

Important information that you should observe

FAQ - Your questions!

Where can I book stand equipment and services?

You can already book the basic equipment for your stand via the registration form.
Please note that the entire exhibition area is already carpeted or parquet floored, so it is not possible to book your own carpet!
You can book/order many other services and options for your stand equipment via the OSC Online Service Centre (online from mid-January 2026). Here you will find your invoices, current stand and hall plans, the contact details of service providers as well as exhibitor passes and guest tickets. Entitlement to free exhibitor passes is subject to the exhibitor's fulfilment of payment obligations.
- You will receive the access data for this with the stand confirmation. The technical guidelines, construction regulations and house rules listed there are an integral part of the contract.

Am I allowed to sell at akustika or is it purely a presentation event?

The sale of your products is expressly permitted. Depending on how your retail structures are organized, we recommend that you cooperate with a specialist retailer.

akustika Nuremberg is primarily aimed at end consumers, although trade visitors are of course not excluded.

Opening hours

akustika Nuremberg

Friday, 24 April - Sunday, 26 April 2026
Fri. + Sat: 10:00 - 18:00 (admission until 17:00)
Sun.: 10:00 - 16:00 (admission until 15:00)

Opening hours for exhibitors: 8:30 - 19:00

Where can I find the exhibition management?

You can find out everything you need to know about the event on site from the exhibition management in NCC OST - intermediate level.

We look forward to your visit.

You can reach the exhibition management by telephone on +49-911-98833-520.

Where can I stay overnight?

You can find more information here: Accommodation & Arrival

Are there campsites nearby?

Caravans and mobile homes may not be parked at the Exhibition Center Nuremberg.

Please use the campsite just a few minutes' drive away:

Knaus Campingpark Nürnberg
Hans-Kalb-Strasse 56
90471 Nuremberg

Phone: +49-9 11-9812717 - Fax: +49-9 11-9812718
nuernberg@knauscamp.de - www.knauscamp.de

Further information under Arrival & Accommodation

Where can exhibitors park?

The car parks in the "Große Straße" are at your disposal.
It is worth purchasing a long-term parking permit to ensure that you can park quickly on site. This is valid for the entire duration of the event. You can buy long-term parking permits in the OSC Online Service Centre (online from mid-January 2026)
Vehicles up to the size of a Sprinter can be parked in the designated parking areas on the exhibition grounds; lorries can be parked in the separate car park in Poststraße.

Information and site plan ‘Poststraße’ can be found here shortly before the fair.

How can I deliver for the set-up? How can I deliver during the trade fair?

The parking of vehicles of any kind in the immediate vicinity of the halls, especially in the loading yards, in the inner courtyard and in front of the exits, is not permitted for the duration of the fair.
During set-up and dismantling days, vehicles may only stop at the above-mentioned locations for loading and unloading.

Once this work has been completed, they must be removed immediately - so as not to obstruct the fire brigade if necessary - and can be parked in the designated car parks.
Entry to the loading yards is only possible against payment of a deposit of EUR 100.
The deposit will be refunded if the vehicle leaves the loading yards within the specified period.

Set-up

The open-air site and the loading yards may only be entered with a deposit slip against a deposit of € 100. The deposit is valid for 1 hour for cars and 3 hours for lorries. The amount will be refunded if the vehicle leaves within the time limit. If the time limit is exceeded, the deposit fee will be retained.

Duration of the event

During the trade fair, the delivery of goods or access to the loading yards is only possible with a security deposit of € 100. The deposit entitles the holder to stay for 30 minutes.
If the 30-minute period is not observed, the deposit fee will be retained.
Please point this out to your suppliers.
On the last day of the fair, it is not possible to enter the grounds from 11.30 a.m. until the start of dismantling.

Dismantling

On the last day of the fair, 4.00 p.m., all vehicles may enter the site subject to the "No parking" section.

I need a parking space in the loading yard!

For logistical reasons, car parking spaces are not available in the loading yard.
Separate disabled parking spaces are available at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg for exhibitors with exceptional walking difficulties.
Exhibitors with refrigerated containers, trailers etc. (storage of perishable goods) can purchase a loading bay licence for a fee, depending on the space available.

Please contact the event technology department:

Phone: +49.911.98833-553
Fax: +49.911.98833-272
Send an e-mail to

How can I attract even more attention from visitors?

To make your trade fair participation a success, you should recognise and exploit all potential. This is made easier for you by various services that we offer you via our OSC Online Service Centre (online from mid-January 2026)

In addition to the exhibition stand, you also have other opportunities to draw attention to yourself:

There are 5 stages on which you can present concerts and craft activities free of charge for trade fair visitors. We also offer workshop areas that you can use for your own events and workshops for a room fee starting at 50 euros for 45 minutes each.

Set-up and dismantling times? Early set-up?

Start of set-up: Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 7:00 - 20:00 hrs
End of set-up: Thursday, 23 April 2026, 16:00 hrs
(Remaining work in the finished exhibition stand until 18:00)
- The final dismantling times can be found in our OSC Online Service Centre (online from mid-January 2026) (subject to change).
- Early set-up is only possible in exceptional cases, must be requested in writing and will be charged at a flat rate of € 300.00/day/stand.
Start of dismantling: Sunday, 26 April 2026, from 16:00 hrs.
End of the dismantling: Monday, 27 April 2026, 6 p.m.
The final dismantling times can be found in our OSC Online Service Centre (online from mid-January 2026) (subject to change).

The event technology department is responsible for this:

Phone: +49.911.98833-553
Fax: +49.911.98833-272

Send e-mail

Instrument wardrobe? Where can exhibitors store their instruments overnight?

You can leave your instruments in the secure instrument store. This is located in the NCC OST, at the counter in the entrance area.

Opening hours

23 April:
16:00 - 18:00 - Instrument acceptance

24 April:
09:00 - 10:00 - Instrument acceptance / issue
18:00 - 19:00 - Instrument acceptance / issue

25 April:
09:00 - 10:00 - Instrument acceptance / issue
18:00 - 19:00 - Instrument acceptance / issue

26 April:
09:00 - 10:00 - Instrument issue

The individual packages will be received and handed out by the security service.
The costs will be € 66,00 á 5 packages for the complete duration of the fair. (Max. per package 80 cm x 80 cm x 80 cm, 7 kg)

What is the delivery address for shipments to my stand?

Exhibitor mail should be addressed to:

Name of the recipient
Hall ____ Stand no. ____
akustika Nuremberg 2026
NCC East
Exhibition Centre 1, 90471 Nuremberg
Mobile phone number of the contact person

Important service partners at the exhibition centre

In the ServicePartnerCenter next to Hall 7A, the service partners of NürnbergMesse offer services concentrated in one place.

You can find there among others

SPIE SAG GmbH (electrical, compressed air, ceiling suspension, working platforms and equipment)
Phone: +49-911-81 88 18 0 - Fax: +49-911-81 88 18 19
sag-messe@spie.com - www.spie-servicepartner.de
Brochier Gebäudemanagement GmbH (sanitary installations)
Phone: +49-911-9 81 29 78 - Fax: +49-9 11- 9 81 29 79
sp-messe-nbg@a-brochier.de - www.a-brochier.de
August & Jean HILPERT Messe-Service GmbH (sanitary installations)
Phone: +49-911-37 66 38 0 - Fax: +49-911-37 66 38 29
service@hilpert-messe.de - www.hilpert-messe.de
Engelhardt & Co. Parkraummanagement u. Service GmbH (parking permits, VGN tickets)
Phone: +49-911-98 11 88 55 - Fax: +49-9 11-98 11 88 58
info@engelhardt-parkservice.de - www.engelhardt-parkservice.de
Schenker Deutschland AG (freight forwarding, storage of empties)
Phone: +49-911-8 17 48 0 - Fax: +49-9 11-8 17 48 25
fairs.nuernberg@dbschenker.com - www.dbschenker.com/de

Loudspeaker systems

The operation of loudspeaker systems, music/visual presentations and AV media of any kind - including for advertising purposes - by the exhibitor requires the express permission of the organiser and must be registered in good time in advance.

Police / lost and found office?

You can find it at the police station

Phone +49.911.8606-6154

Cab call?

Stop at the NCC OST entrance

Phone +49.911.19410

ATM?

You will find the Sparkasse ATM

at the NCC OST entrance

Paramedic?

You will find first-aid posts here during the trade fair:

NCC OST - Phone +49.911.8606-6956

Product ranges

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General information

Appointment / Opening hours

akustika Nuremberg

Friday, 24 April - Sunday, 26 April 2026
Fri. + Sat: 10:00 - 18:00 (admission until 17:00)
Sun.: 10:00 - 16:00 (admission until 15:00)
Opening hours for exhibitors: 9:00 - 19:00

And akustika is playing again:

2027: from Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 11

Location

Exhibition Center Nuremberg
Convention Center NCC OST (East)
with 4 levels, 5 stages, 10 workshop rooms

In the NCC OST, you will find exhibition space in large halls or in conference rooms that can be booked in their entirety, depending on your requirements and instrument group.
All exhibition areas in NCC OST are carpeted or have parquet flooring.
The location has a large goods lift and four passenger lifts. A large number of car parking spaces are available directly in front of the entrance.

Range of products and services

The focus in 2026 will continue to be on handcrafted acoustic instruments. Brass and woodwind instruments as well as plucked and stringed instruments will be the main focus. You will also find upright and grand pianos as well as sheet music and accessories. The percussion area will be further expanded and schools, universities, academies, associations and clubs will present their offerings.

see the 2025 exhibitor directory

The fair is aimed at musicians, from beginners to professionals.

In addition to the exhibition, varied and exciting workshops and master classes are offered and the extensive daily concert programme shows what the scene has to offer.

see the 2025 programme

Exhibitor

2025: 230 exhibitors from 18 countries with over 250 brands

2024: 212 exhibitors from 19 countries
2023: 130 exhibitors from 19 countries with 175 brands

First event: 2023

Visitor

2025: 10,100 over three days (without parallel trade fairs)

2024: around 10,300 over three days (with the parallel trade fair THE VILLAGE)
2023: around 60,000 visitors came to Messe Nürnberg over three days to visit the three parallel exhibitions - Freizeit Messe, Musik-Messe Nürnberg and whisk(e)y exhibition THE VILLAGE

First event: 2023

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Exhibitor voices

Christoph Endres, head master of the Guild for Musical Instrument Making Northern Bavaria and professional partner of the trade fair

"The atmosphere is fantastic, the exhibitors want to come again. The concept with the individual rooms on several levels has worked. As an exhibitor, we were overwhelmed by the number of visitors, we had a lot to do at our stand. Visitors appreciated what we had to offer, took advantage of the opportunities for professional advice and were inspired by new products. On the Day of Crafts, 140 pupils from three grammar schools were able to gain their first practical experience with work samples. The presentation of the German Musical Instrument Award was honoured in the presence of Ms Yvonne Magwas (Vice President of the German Bundestag) and Lord Mayor Marcus König. An intensification of cooperation was also agreed with the opening speaker Prof Martin Maria Krüger, President of the German Music Council, as well as with the vocational schools for instrument making and music, in order to create a future-oriented network for the next generation."

Jens Lentzer, Yamaha Piano:

“We found the individual spaces for the piano manufacturers very positive and were impressed by the fair’s atmosphere. We’re going home with high expectations.”

Maik Heißer, Music Fair’s project manager

“After the inaugural fair last year, we’ve been working hard to raise the akustika to a new level. A big thank you goes out to all the exhibitors who’ve taken part and placed their trust in us. Thanks as well to all the partners who supported the akustika and to all the musicians for their fantastic presentations on the four stages. We’re looking forward to the next akustika in 2025.

Jens-Uwe Lemcke, C. Bechstein:

“With regard to our first attendance at the akustika here in Nuremberg, we can say: firstly, the city is great, secondly, the fair itself is great and, of course, AFAG is also absolutely fantastic, because something really excellent has been put together in just one year. Chapeau, you can only take your hat off.”

Henning und Thilo Könicke, managing directors of fair organisers AFAG

“It was really fun at the akustika. There were a number of moving moments with terrific concerts, engaging presentations and individual advice sessions. At the akustika, we got to know a great industry better and are looking forward to continuing to offer this industry a home in the future: a place for instrument makers, musicians and people interested in music. So we’re delighted that the akustika will be taking place again next year. Together with our expert advisory board, we’ve made the decision to hold the next akustika in Nuremberg in spring 2025.”

Jörg Helmke, Steinway & Sons

“Together with our local specialist retail partner Piano Haid, Nuremberg, we were able to present all facets of our Spirio|r high-resolution self-playing system to a very interested audience on various stages. The reaction was highly positive and we were able to win many new fans for the Steinway & Sons brand and Spirio|r through the akustika. We’d like to thank AFAG for their professional organisation and support in all matters.”

Max Thein, Thein Brass:

“The atmosphere at the akustika was wonderful, it’s a “house of music” here. We had a lot of customers at our stand, with some coming to the fair from abroad. If this concept of the akustika as a “house of music” is maintained, then we’ll be regular exhibitors at this fair. It’s fun!”

Nicolas Müller, Tutti Fagotti:

“It’s 1,000 times better than last year’s inaugural event. We’re totally overwhelmed by how many people attended. The akustika 2024 was really great for us – we were able to make wonderful contacts and had lots of people at our stand who were explicitly interested in bassoons and were looking for information or an instrument. If the concept of the fair is maintained, the fair will grow and become more popular. You really feel welcome here and it’s great that the akustika takes place as an independent event.”

Charlotte Dörfler, Dörfler:

“We’re delighted that the fair is now being held in Nuremberg. We come from Bubenreuth, which is near here, so it’s a home game for us. We met a lot of contacts at the fair, though the international ones were still somewhat lacking. But the fair is a new event that is still developing and it’s vital that there’s a trade fair for music in Germany that facilitates communication. The concert programme was great and it’s nice that not only trade visitors, but also many musicians, came here to try out instruments and give us manufacturers direct feedback.”

Andreas Harke, 1st Chairman of the Association of German Piano Manufacturers BDK, Managing Director Alfred Jahn GmbH & Co KG:

“The piano makers are enthusiastic about the akustika and the association members are happy. As part of the Europiano Congress, there were a large number of international guests in Nuremberg who gained a great deal of specialist knowledge.”

Andreas Kleinhenz, Managing Director, North Bavarian Music Association:

“We’ve received wonderful feedback – the akustika as a stage for musicians and as a meeting place to network is important. The concept has worked and I’m particularly pleased that the universities and vocational colleges were involved.”

Prof. Rainer Kotzian, President of the Conservatoire:

The akustika is a huge benefit. The students from the Conservatoire were able to present something and also set up a joint experiment, for instance. They were also able to make direct contact with the manufacturers and take advantage of this brilliant opportunity to have big-name manufacturers in one place and talk to them. The concept worked.

Günter H. Lobe, master violin maker:

“For string and plucked instrument makers, it’s worked out well. There’s a great variety on offer, the atmosphere is familiar and personal. Personal dialogue was very easy and the short distances were great.”

Alexander Klier, Musik Klier, regional partner of the akustika Nürnberg:

“The feedback for the akustika 2024 is overwhelming, you don’t find such depth in the sub-sectors anywhere else. The programme was targeted, professional, many multipliers were reached and everyone is enthusiastic. In addition to advice and information, a number of instruments were also purchased.”

Thomas Nester, Karl Höfner:

“We had a great time at the akustika, there were lots of visitors and we were able to have lots of conversations. It’d be nice if more guitar companies would make an appearance. The atmosphere was really terrific and the layout on the different floors with the different spaces was great.”

Bruno Schmidt, Arnold Stöelzel:

"On Friday we had a lot of visitors from the Nuremberg area, then on Saturday national and international visitors as well as dealers from Germany and abroad came to akustika. On Sunday, both private and business visitors came to our stand. I can already say that we will be back next year!"

Tips for a successful trade fair presence

Live marketing platform - it pays to be there!

Live communication is the great strength of the trade fair.
Trade fair visitors want to discover new things. This interest makes it easier to address new customers personally and ensures a high quality of contact.

Increase sales - at and after the trade fair!

Increase your turnover with direct sales at and after the trade fair!

The exhibitors at akustika Nürnberg assessed the chances of follow-up business after the trade fair 2024 as follows

Be the topic of conversation

Make the best impression: Present your company and your products at akustika.
Bring your products and your company to life for all the senses.