Hannover Exhibition Grounds: trade fairs & events 2026–2030

9 upcoming trade fairs & events at Hannover Exhibition Grounds, starting with EnergyDecentral (10–13 Nov 2026).

The Hannover Exhibition Grounds (Messegelände Hannover), run by Deutsche Messe AG and home to HANNOVER MESSE, are among the largest in the world: 392,453 m² of hall space on a site of more than a million square metres. Trams reach the north entrance from Hannover Hauptbahnhof in about 18 minutes, and S-Bahn trains stop at Hannover Messe/Laatzen station by the west entrance.

Address: Messegelände, 30521 Hannover, Germany

Visitor and exhibitor guide

Official Hannover Exhibition Grounds website ↗

Expo	Dates
EnergyDecentral	10–13 Nov 2026
EuroTier	10–13 Nov 2026
HANNOVER MESSE	5–8 Apr 2027
LIGNA	10–14 May 2027
ITMA 2027	16–22 Sep 2027
Systems & Components – Part of ...	14–20 Nov 2027
AGRITECHNICA	14–20 Nov 2027
DOMOTEX	17–20 Jan 2028
INTERSCHUTZ	20–25 May 2030

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At a glance

392,453 m² of hall space and 1.08 million m² of total space, with about 123 events and 4.8 million guests a year. Deutsche Messe counts 30 halls and pavilions; its venue site says up to 24 halls can be booked. Source ↗
Hall 27 is the largest single hall at 31,100 m² (about 200 × 180 m), with its own entrance foyer. Source ↗
Halls 14–17 form the longest covered area on the site, more than 400 m long with 51,830 m² on the ground floor. Source ↗
The outdoor area covers 58,000 m², including four pavilions under the EXPO timber roof. Source ↗
The Convention Center’s largest room, Room 1, is 1,260 m² and holds up to 1,140 people. Source ↗

Getting there

From Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Stadtbahn line 8 (and line 18) reaches Messe/Nord, a few steps from the North entrance, in about 18 minutes. Source ↗
Stadtbahn line 6 (with special line 16) serves entrance OST 3. Source ↗
Hannover Messe/Laatzen railway station, on S-Bahn line S4, is about 400 m from entrance WEST 1 over the covered Skywalk; Deutsche Bahn adds special trains during fairs. Source ↗
From Hannover Airport, take S-Bahn S5 to Hauptbahnhof (about 18 minutes) and change to line 8 to Messe/Nord. Source ↗
A taxi from the airport to the grounds takes about 30 minutes, depending on traffic; Deutsche Messe gives Hallo Taxi 3811 (+49 511 3811) for bookings. Source ↗
Buses 340 and 341 from Laatzen, Rethen and Pattensen stop at entrances SÜD and WEST 1. Source ↗
By car, follow the A37/B3 “Messe-Schnellweg” towards Hannover/Messe from the A2 or A7. On event days Deutsche Messe recommends the NUNAV navigation app for routing to the car parks. Source ↗
Some organisers include GVH public-transport tickets in event tickets, giving free travel across the Hanover region; check your event. Source ↗

Parking

A day’s car parking costs EUR 16 at trade shows and EUR 9 at consumer shows. The car parks are run by GfV, part of the Deutsche Messe Group. Source ↗
Visitors pay on site, from attendants or the blue ticket machines, and cannot pre-book; exhibitors can order long-term permits in advance. Source ↗
Car parks are colour-coded by compass direction and opened as needed during events. Covered decks have a 2 m height limit. Source ↗
Charging points (11–22 kW) near the entrances cost a flat EUR 10 a day on top of parking. Deutsche Messe’s pages give between 22 and 53 points. Source ↗
Spaces for disabled visitors are next to each open entrance and are charged like other spaces. Source ↗

On site

Free Wi-Fi (“MESSEfreewifi”) covers all event halls, entrance areas and parts of the outdoor area. Source ↗
Cloakrooms and left-luggage points are near the entrances; at HANNOVER MESSE a coat costs EUR 3 and a bag EUR 4. Source ↗
Bags, cases and trolleys are checked at every entrance at all trade fairs. Source ↗
The venue says the grounds are fully accessible. The tram to Messe/Nord is the recommended step-free route, with a raised platform. Source ↗
The site map marks first-aid stations, ATMs, a prayer room, a Room of Silence and airport baggage pre-check-in. Source ↗
During HANNOVER MESSE every hall has bistros or restaurants, run by the caterer Aramark, and a free shuttle bus runs within the grounds. Source ↗

Where to stay

get2fairs is Deutsche Messe’s exclusive accommodation service, offering rooms in Hanover and the region without mark-ups. Source ↗
Deutsche Messe’s Selected Hotel Program lists partner hotels by star rating, such as Messe Motel Laatzen and Best Western Premier Parkhotel Kronsberg, which you can book directly. Source ↗
We found no official list of hotels on or next to the grounds.

For exhibitors

Deutsche Messe’s Technical Regulations 2026 bind exhibitors and their contractors. Source ↗
Plans for stands over 100 m² are due at least four weeks before setup. Stands and suspended objects may be at most 6.50 m high, and anything taller needs approval. Source ↗
Only hall electricians authorised by Deutsche Messe may connect stands to the power network. Rigging needs approval and is done by its authorised partners; none is possible in Halls 8, 9 and 26. Source ↗
Only the authorised forwarders, DSV Fairs & Events and Kuehne + Nagel, may use cranes and forklifts, deliver to stands or handle customs. Source ↗
Stands must be finished by 6 pm on the last setup day. Late orders through the event’s online shop carry a surcharge. Source ↗
The Exhibitor Service Center handles stand rental, technical questions, cleaning, stand security and parking permits. Source ↗