Family & Home 2026 has 178 exhibiting companies from 15 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors are Germany (151), Austria (6), Italy (6) and Poland (3). By sector, the largest groups are Construction & Building (16) and Health & Wellness (14).
Demand for home and kitchen upgrades rises ahead of the holidays. Family & Home 2026 runs from November 19 to 22 in Stuttgart and brings product showcases, live demos and themed zones aimed at final consumers.
Dates and venue for Family & Home 2026 in Stuttgart
The fair is scheduled for November 19 to 22 at the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre. Admission grants access to the wider Stuttgarter MesseHerbst program on the same day, which hosts several shows across the trade fair grounds.
What to expect at Family & Home 2026
Exhibitors present home goods, kitchenware and decorative items alongside food tastings and gift ideas. Key areas include live cooking stages with tastings, independent energy advisory for buildings, a Weihnachtswald zone featuring start ups and original gifts, a KREATIV section with hands-on workshops, and an Animal area focused on pets.
Program highlights at Messe Stuttgart
The agenda features independent energy consulting for consumers, live grill shows and cooking demonstrations that spotlight seasonal recipes. KREATIV lists over 200 workshops where visitors can try materials and techniques. Family areas offer participatory sports and trends such as pickleball and football darts.
Commercial prospecting tactics for Family & Home 2026
Target consumers with live demos and sampling to drive immediate sales. Design on-site bundles and promo prices for purchases made at the stand. Use the Weihnachtswald area to pilot unconventional gifts and early-stage products away from high-traffic aisles. Coordinate demo times with show schedules to concentrate traffic.
Collect leads through a mix of digital capture and short paper forms tailored to families and gourmet shoppers. Offer clear purchase and delivery options for local visitors to reduce friction at checkout.
Key figures from the most recent MesseHerbst
The MesseHerbst attracted 117,500 visitors. The event runs over four days, spans eight halls and comprises multiple fairs with more than 1,000 stands in total.
Tickets and final note
Tickets are available on the organizer’s official site and the MesseHerbst pass covers events held on the same day. If your offer sits at the intersection of kitchen, décor and regional food, schedule live demonstrations and ready-to-buy assortments; purchase tickets and check conditions at http://www.messe-stuttgart.de/familie
Registration and tickets on the official website: messe-stuttgart.de
