Date
From: 20 March 2026
To: 22 March 2026
Location
Koelnmesse
Fairground 1, 50679 Cologne
Directions

About this event

Handarbeit+Hobby is an international trade fair for handicrafts, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, sewing, and creative hobbies. The fair takes place annually in Cologne and is a leading platform for professionals from the creative sector. Here, brands, suppliers, and designers present their latest collections, materials, and trends to an international audience. The fair offers plenty of inspiration, networking opportunities, and business prospects for everyone active in the craft and hobby industry.

Highlights

Visitor Numbers:

Annually, around 12,000 professionals from more than 70 countries visit the fair

Number of Exhibitors:

About 280 exhibitors from over 40 countries present their offerings

History:

Organized annually in Cologne since 1972, it has grown into the largest trade fair in Europe for crafts and hobbies

Target Audiences:

Retailers, wholesalers, designers, buyers, distributors, and creative professionals

Themes:

Crafts, textiles, DIY trends, sustainability, innovation