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.

Book / Order via the OSC Online Service Center 

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 Stand personnel may also not be withdrawn before the end of the trade fair.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.

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.

Online Service Center 

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!

Contact to the team

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.

Registration form

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).

Online-Service-Center

Early setup? The event technology department is responsible for this:

Tel.: +49 911 98833-553

Send email

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.
  • 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:

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