akustika 2027
The Fair for Music – A house full of music
April 9–11, 2027 – Messe Nürnberg
Exhibitor questions
Do you have any questions?
Here you will find all the important answers at a glance.
Where can I book booth equipment and services?
- You can book the basic equipment for your stand via the registration process.
- Please note that the entire exhibition area is already carpeted or has parquet flooring; therefore, it is not possible to book your own carpet!
- Many additional services and options for your booth equipment can be booked/ordered via the OSC Online Service Center (available online from mid-January 2026) . Here you will find your invoices, current booth and hall plans, contact details for service providers, as well as exhibitor badges and guest passes. The entitlement to free exhibitor badges is subject to the exhibitor's fulfillment of all payment obligations.
- You will receive the access data with your stand confirmation. The technical guidelines, setup regulations, and house rules listed therein form part of the contract.
How can I rent a complete booth?
A complete stand is the cost-effective alternative to an individual stand.
You can find all the details in our registration form for akustika
Am I allowed to sell at the akustika trade fair, or is it purely a presentation event?
Selling your products is expressly permitted. Depending on your business structure, we recommend cooperating with a specialist retailer.
The fair is aimed at professional musicians (including orchestral musicians, soloists, studio musicians), music educators, music students, instrument dealers, instrument makers, leisure and hobby musicians.
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. (last entry at 3:00 p.m.)
For exhibitors: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Can I dismantle my stand before the official end of the trade fair?
We ask for your understanding that partial or complete dismantling of the stand and products is not possible before the official end of akustika. Stand personnel may also not be withdrawn before the end of the trade fair. It is in the interest of all exhibitors that the entire trade fair runs smoothly.
Travel & Accommodation
What is the AUMA contribution?
The Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) charges you a fee of €0.60 per square meter of exhibition space for representing your interests.
AFAG Trade Fairs and Exhibitions GmbH collects the applicable amount from you and forwards it to AUMA.
You can find more information on the AUMA-Website
How can I capture even more attention from visitors?
You can find everything you need for your stand, including equipment, power connections, a wide selection of furniture, important documents, and much more, all centrally located in the Online Service Center (available online from mid-January 2026) . You will receive your login details by email.
Besides the exhibition stand, you also have other opportunities to draw attention to yourself:
- There are 6 stages where you can present free concerts and craft demonstrations for trade fair visitors.
- We also offer workshop areas that you can book for your own events and workshops for a room fee starting at 50 euros for 45 minutes each.
Please contact us, the akustika project team will be happy to help you!
Instrument storage? Where can exhibitors store their instruments overnight?
You can leave your instruments in the secure instrument storage area. This is located in the NCC OST, at the counter in the entrance area.
Setup and dismantling times? Early setup?
- Start of construction of NCC East:Wed., April 22, 2026, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Start of construction in Hall 7A:Thu., 23.04.2026, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- End of setup: Thu., 23.04.2026, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Final work on the finished exhibition stand from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)- You can find the final dismantling times in our online service center (online from mid-January 2026) (subject to change).
- Early setup is only possible in exceptional cases, must be requested in writing and will be charged at a flat rate of €300.00/day/stand.
Your stand area is marked out in white.
The café on the ground floor is open.
- Dismantling begins: Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 4:00 PM
- End of the dismantling:
- Monday, April 27, 2026, 6 p.m.
- You can find the final dismantling times in our OSC Online Service Center (book/order online from mid-January 2026) (subject to change).
- Monday, April 27, 2026, 6 p.m.
Early setup? The event technology department is responsible for this:
Tel.: +49 911 98833-553
How can I deliver for setup? How can I deliver during the trade fair?
Parking of vehicles of any kind in the immediate vicinity of the halls, especially in the loading yards, in the courtyard and in front of the exits, is prohibited during the duration of the trade fair.
- During the setup and dismantling days, vehicles may only stop at the aforementioned locations for loading and unloading purposes.
- Once these works are completed, they must be removed immediately – so as not to obstruct the fire brigade if necessary – and can be parked in the designated parking spaces.
- Entry to the loading yards is only possible upon payment of a deposit of EUR 100. The deposit will be refunded upon timely exit from the loading yards within the specified period.
Im Detail:
- Setup
Access to the open area and loading bays is only permitted with a deposit slip and a €100 deposit. The deposit covers 1 hour for cars and 3 hours for trucks. The deposit will be refunded upon timely exit. If the deadline is exceeded, the deposit will be retained. - Duration of the event:
During the trade fair, deliveries of goods and access to the loading docks are only possible with a deposit slip and a payment of €100. The deposit entitles the holder to a stay of 30 minutes.- Failure to comply with the 30-minute deadline will result in the retention of the deposit fee.
Please inform your suppliers accordingly.
- Failure to comply with the 30-minute deadline will result in the retention of the deposit fee.
- Dismantling
- On the last day of the trade fair, entry to the grounds will not be possible from 11:30 am until the start of dismantling.
- From 4:00 PM onwards, entry is free for all vehicles, subject to the "No Parking" section.
I need a parking space in the loading yard!
- For logistical reasons, car parking spaces in the loading yard are generally not available.
- For exhibitors with exceptional walking disabilities, separate disabled parking spaces are available at the exhibition grounds.
- Exhibitors with refrigerated containers, trailers, etc. (storage of perishable goods) can purchase a loading yard permit for a fee, depending on space availability.
Please contact the event technology department for further information:
Tel. +49 911 98833-553
Send an email to
Where can exhibitors park?
- The parking areas on "Große Straße" are available to you.
- For quick and easy parking, it's worth purchasing a long-term parking permit. This is valid for the entire duration of the event.
- Vehicles up to the size of a Sprinter van can park in the designated parking areas at the exhibition grounds.
Where can I stay overnight as an exhibitor?
Further information about the hotel room allotment for exhibitors can be found here: Hotels
Are there any campsites nearby?
Parking caravans and motorhomes in the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre is not permitted.
Please use the campsite located just a few minutes away by car:
Knaus Campingpark Nürnberg
Hans-Kalb-Straße 56
90471 Nürnberg
Tel. +49 911 9812717 • Fax: +49 911 9812718
nuernberg@knauscamp.de • www.knauscamp.de
What is the delivery address for shipments to my booth?
Exhibitor mail should be addressed to:
- Recipient's name
Hall ____ Stand-No. ____
akustika Nuremberg 2026
NCC OST / Hall 7A
Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nürnberg
Contact person's mobile phone number
Where can I find the trade fair management?
You can always ask about anything important regarding the event on site at the trade fair management in the NCC OST - intermediate level
To reach the intermediate level , you must use the elevator or the stairwell.
We look forward to your visit.
- During the trade fair, you can reach the trade fair management by telephone at +49 911 98833-520.
Key service partners at the exhibition grounds
In the ServicePartnerCenter (next to Hall 7A), the service partners of NürnbergMesse offer services concentrated in one location.
You can find, among other things:
- SPIE SAG GmbH (Electrical systems, compressed air, ceiling suspension systems for Halls 5 and 10, work platforms and equipment)
Tel. +49 911 818818-0 • Fax +49 911 818818-19
sag-messe@spie.com • www.spie-servicepartner.de - Neumann&Müller Veranstaltungstechnik (Suspensions in Halls 1, 2, 3, 3C, 3A, 4, 4A)
Tel. +49 911 96846-0
nuernberg.messe@neumannmueller.com • https://www.neumannmueller.com/de/wir/standorte/messe-nuernberg - ABL Brochier Gebäudemanagement GmbH (Plumbing installations)
Tel. +49 911 98129-69 • Fax +49 911 98129-79
sp-messe-nbg@a-brochier.de • www.a-brochier.de - August & Jean HILPERT Messe-Service GmbH (Plumbing installations)
Tel. +49 911 376638-0 • Fax +49 911 376638-29
service@hilpert-messe.de • www.hilpert-messe.de - Engelhardt & Co. Parkraummanagement u. Service GmbH (Parking permits, VGN tickets)
Tel. +49 911 981188-55 • Fax +49 911 981188-58
info@engelhardt-parkservice.de • www.engelhardt-parkservice.de - Schenker Deutschland AG (Freight forwarding, empty container storage)
Tel. +49 911 817480 • Fax: +49 911 81748-25
fairs.nuernberg@dbschenker.com • www.dbschenker.com/de
Loudspeaker systems
The operation of loudspeaker systems, music/slide shows and AV media of any kind - also for advertising purposes - by the exhibitor requires express permission from the organizer and must be registered in advance.
Call a taxi?
Parking area at the OST entrance
- Tel. +49 911 19410
ATM?
You can find the Sparkasse ATM here
- at the NCC OST entrance, even before the entry barriers
Lost and found office?
- Tel. +49 911 8606-6154
Paramedic?
You can find first aid stations here during the trade fair:
- NCC OST
- Tel. +49 911 8606-6956

