All key data about the International Hardware Fair
EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair 2026 is the world’s leading trade fair for the hardware industry and the central meeting point for the global market. From 3 to 6 March 2026, Cologne will once again become the international stage for tools, hardware and DIY innovations. The event takes place from Tuesday to Friday and offers an ideal framework for intensive business days.
Around 2,450 exhibitors from all over the world present their latest products, technologies and trends. The spectrum ranges from tools and accessories to building and DIY supplies, as well as fittings, fixings and fastening technology. Visitors experience the innovative strength and diversity of the hardware industry concentrated in one place.
A top-class event programme with inspiring presentations, expert talks and award ceremonies rounds off the trade fair experience. Here, trends are set, knowledge is shared and the future of the hardware industry is shaped together. Cologne thus becomes the hotspot for innovation, inspiration and exchange for everyone who lives and loves hardware.