SOMM - Society Of Music Merchants e.V.
Dates
Dates
* No claim to completeness.
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03 - 06 February 2026, Barcelona
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)
AV and system integration trade fair
Barcelona Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the world's leading exhibition for audiovisual technologies and systems integration. Held annually at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, it brings together professionals from the AV and IT industries.
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11–12 April 2026, Cologne
The Europe Drum Show 2026
Tradefair
The Europe Drum Show in Friedrichshafen is a drumming trade fair dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and percussion. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, the Europe Drum Show in Friedrichshafen offers a wide range of experiences.
15–19 April 2026, Cologne
c/o Pop-Convention
Convention and Festival
Every year since 2004, the c/o pop Festival has transformed Cologne into an urban pop culture hotspot, with concerts at special venues, surprising event formats and the c/o pop Convention as a meeting place for the music industry.
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22–25 April 2026, Bremen
jazzahead!
Trade fair and festival for the jazz industry
jazzahead! is the central event of the international jazz scene - a meeting place for musicians, labels, agencies, festival organisers and the media from all over the world. Despite its size, it remains an informal 'jazz class reunion'.
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24–26 April 2026, Nuremberg
akustika
Trade fair for music
akustika in Nuremberg is a trade fair for acoustic instruments - from string and wind instruments to keyboard and plucked instruments. It brings together manufacturers, dealers, musicians and music lovers and offers a versatile platform for exchange, inspiration and musical experience with concerts, workshops and masterclasses.
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7–9 May 2026, Berlin
SUPERBOOTH
Trade fair and festival for electronic musical instruments
Superbooth in Berlin is an international trade fair and festival for electronic musical instruments held annually at the FEZ Berlin. It provides a platform for manufacturers, musicians and enthusiasts to present and discover the latest developments in the world of synthesizers, modular systems and electronic sound generators.
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12–13 May 2026, Leeds, UK
PLASA Focus Leeds
Event technology trade show
PLASA Focus Leeds is an annual event technology exhibition focusing on audio, lighting, AV, rigging and staging. Organised by the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA), it has become a fixture in the UK event calendar over the last 15 years.
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12–13 May 2026, Leeds, UK
Aktionstag Musik 2026
Event technology trade show
PLASA Focus Leeds is an annual event technology exhibition focusing on audio, lighting, AV, rigging and staging. Organised by the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA), it has become a fixture in the UK event calendar over the last 15 years.
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13–19 June 2026, Las Vegas, USA
InfoComm 26
AV Technology Exhibition
InfoComm is the largest annual professional audio-visual (Pro-AV) technology exhibition in North America. It is produced by AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association). The event brings together manufacturers, integrators, dealers and end-users from around the world to showcase the latest technologies, products and services.
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21 June 2026, worldwide
Fête de la Musique
International music festival
The international music festival Fête de la Musique will take place again on 21 June 2025, bringing music to the streets of many cities - free and accessible to all. Professional or amateur: This global festival celebrates summer and the diversity of music.
25–26 March 2026, Berlin
Musical Education in the Music Ecosystem
Conference
The German Music Council's conference ‘Musical Education in the Music Ecosystem’ highlights the role of musical education as a central component of the music ecosystem and its social impact. The aim is to bring together relevant stakeholders and strengthen education, participation and cohesion through music.
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6–8 September 2026, London
PLASA Show
Event Technology Exhibition
The PLASA Show is a leading event technology exhibition held annually in September at Olympia London. It features over 200 exhibitors from the audio, lighting, AV, rigging and staging sectors and offers a comprehensive, free supporting programme of seminars, live demonstrations and training. The show attracts professionals from theatres, live events, touring, broadcast and installation and serves as a platform for innovation, networking and education.
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16–19 September 2026, Hamburg
Reeperbahn Festival
Guitar fair
The Reeperbahn Festival is Europe's largest club festival and an important platform for international pop culture. It takes place every September in Hamburg's St. Pauli district around the Reeperbahn. Alongside the cultural programme, a conference brings together the music and digital industries. Current topics such as artificial intelligence, diversity, sustainability and the future of the music industry will be discussed.
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25–27 September 2026, Mannheim
Guitar Summit
Guitar fair
The Guitar Summit in Mannheim is Europe's largest guitar show dedicated entirely to guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects pedals and accessories. Held annually since 2017 at the m:con Congress Centre Rosengarten, it attracts amateur and professional musicians, manufacturers, dealers and music enthusiasts.
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4–5 March 2026, Munich
Live, entertainment and technology convention
LEaT con is a networking convention for the live, entertainment and technology industry that takes place annually at Hamburg Messe. It combines a trade fair, conference and interactive experience areas to promote dialogue between professionals from fields such as audio, lighting, video and event technology. With over 220 exhibitors and numerous programme items, it offers a platform for innovation, further education and networking in a relaxed atmosphere. Special emphasis is placed on the studio scene for audio professionals and AVcon for media technology and fixed installations.
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3–5 November 2026, Berlin
Most Wanted: Music
Conference
Most Wanted: Music (MW:M) is a leading music business conference held annually in November at Berlin's Kulturbrauerei. It brings together professionals from the music, technology and creative industries for a programme of keynotes, workshops, networking formats and live showcases. The event aims to share knowledge, foster innovation and develop new business models. MW:M will be accompanied by the Listen to Berlin: Awards, the MW:M Live showcase festival and decentralised MW:M Satellites across Berlin.
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20–22 November 2026, Stuttgart
BRAWO
Brass and wind orchestra trade fair
BRAWO (Brass and Wind Orchestra) is a trade fair for wind orchestras and wind music held every year in November at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre. It is aimed at brass and woodwind players, ensembles, orchestras, music clubs and music students and offers a platform for testing, learning and networking.
20 - 24 January 2025, Anaheim / USA
The NAMM Show
Music fair for musical instruments
The NAMM Show in Anaheim is one of the world's largest gatherings of the music, sound and entertainment technology industries. Bringing together manufacturers, dealers, artists and professionals from over 120 countries to discover new products, network and help shape the future of music technology, it is a must-attend event with the flair of a trade show and festival.