Messe Düsseldorf: trade fairs & events 2026–2027
3 upcoming trade fairs & events at Messe Düsseldorf, starting with MEDICA (16–19 Nov 2026).
Messe Düsseldorf’s exhibition grounds sit by the Rhine in the north of Düsseldorf, about 3 km from the airport, and host fairs such as MEDICA, boot and glasstec. The venue gives 262,000 m² of hall space in 19 halls, plus the CCD Congress Center next door. Underground lines U78 and U80 run to the grounds from the city and the airport.
Address: Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
Visitor and exhibitor guide
| Expo | Dates |
|---|---|
| MEDICA | 16–19 Nov 2026 |
| VALVE WORLD EXPO | 1–3 Dec 2026 |
| EuroCIS | 16–18 Feb 2027 |
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At a glance
- Messe Düsseldorf gives 19 exhibition halls with 262,000 m² of hall space and 43,000 m² outdoors. Düsseldorf Congress gives 18 halls and 317,000 m² instead. Source ↗
- Hall 6 is the largest at 25,276 m² including its gallery, about 160 × 160 m, followed by Hall 3 at 20,279 m². Source ↗
- Hall 1 and the South Entrance opened in 2020; Hall 1 holds up to 10,000 people seated in rows and has six 198-seat conference rooms upstairs. Source ↗
- Hall 9 and the North Entrance are being rebuilt until 2028. During major fairs, visitors from the North Entrance reach Hall 10 through temporary corridors. Source ↗
- The CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf next door connects to Halls 1 and 3 and holds up to 7,500 people in 41 room units. Source ↗
Getting there
- Düsseldorf Airport is about 3 km away. A flat taxi fare of €25 applies day and night between the airport and any entrance, about a 10-minute ride. Source ↗
- U80 runs from the airport terminal and central station to Messe Ost/Stockumer Kirchstraße, which is also served by U78, U79 and bus 722. U78 also stops at MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA/Messe Nord. Source ↗
- On fair days the U81 shuttle runs from the airport to Messe Nord every 20 minutes (every 30 on Sundays), 07:00–20:00. Source ↗
- From Düsseldorf central station the grounds are about 25 minutes by bus and rail. Source ↗
- Fair admission tickets have not included public transport since 2022, so buy a separate ticket unless your event says otherwise. Source ↗
- Discounted Deutsche Bahn event fares, booked through each fair’s website, include onward travel from the station to the grounds. Source ↗
- By car, take the A44 to junction 29 “Messe/Arena” for car parks P1 and P2, where free shuttle buses run to the entrances. Sat-nav: 40474 Düsseldorf, Am Staad. Source ↗
Parking
- The main visitor car parks are P1 and P2 at the A44 Messe/Arena exit; payment there is cashless only. Source ↗
- Tickets can be bought online in advance through Goldbeck Parking Services; 2026 events listed prices from €14 for a car. Source ↗
- About 20 accessible spaces on Arenastraße by the North Entrance are free for holders of “aG” or “Bl” disability cards. Source ↗
- There are 19 EV charging points at six places on the grounds. A Caravan Center on P1 costs €45 a night during events. Source ↗
On site
- Every eTicket bought online in advance includes a free one-day Wi-Fi code (2 Mbit/s, 1 GB); faster vouchers are sold in the ticket shop. Source ↗
- At MEDICA, cloakrooms at the entrances are free, and you may bring your own food and drink. Source ↗
- Eighteen halls are at ground level, with lifts to Hall 7’s upper floors; every hall has accessible toilets. Source ↗
- The first-aid station, run with Malteser, is on the ground floor of the North Entrance and lends free wheelchairs during events. Source ↗
- The internal emergency number on the grounds is 111 (+49 211 4560-111). Source ↗
Where to stay
- Messe Düsseldorf counts about 280 hotels in and around the city; Düsseldorf Tourismus gives free booking advice. Source ↗
- Düsseldorf Congress says numerous four- and five-star hotels are within walking distance of the venue. Source ↗
- The DüsseldorfCard (24 to 96 hours) includes free buses and trains in the city. Source ↗
For exhibitors
- The 2026 Technical Guidelines, order forms and each fair’s build-up times are on the Stand Builder Portal. Source ↗
- Orders or changes within 21 days of build-up cost 35% more. Special constructions need clearance documents 6 weeks before build-up. Source ↗
- Early set-up costs €495 + VAT per stand per day (€535 from 2027). Source ↗
- Only Messe Düsseldorf may attach ceiling suspensions (50 kg per point) and install water and compressed-air connections. From 2026, artificial plants are banned on stands. Source ↗
- Exhibitors may not use their own cranes or forklifts; the accredited forwarders have sole handling rights, including customs. Source ↗
- At MEDICA the on-site forwarders are Kühne + Nagel and DSV, at Gate 1, and WISAG delivers parcels to stands for €10. Source ↗
Questions visitors ask
How do I get to Messe Düsseldorf from the airport?
Take the U80 to Messe Ost or, on fair days, the U81 to Messe Nord. A taxi costs a flat €25.
Does my fair ticket include public transport?
Not since 2022 at most events; buy a separate ticket unless your event says otherwise.
Where should I park?
Car parks P1 and P2 at the A44 Messe/Arena exit, with free shuttle buses to the entrances. Book online through Goldbeck.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
Yes. Online eTickets include a free one-day Wi-Fi code.
Which is the largest hall?
Hall 6, at 25,276 m² including its gallery.
Venue facts checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Confirm opening hours and transport with the venue or organiser before you travel.