Hobby culture and model making attract broad audiences in Germany. From October 2 to 4, 2026 Leipzig hosts Hobbymesse Leipzig 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Leipzig with opening hours from 10:00 to 18:00.
Practical information for exhibitors and visitors
Hobbymesse Leipzig 2026 takes place at the Exhibition Centre Leipzig. Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00 daily. The previous edition registered 469 exhibitors and 78,800 visitors over a gross area of 70,000. The fair is organized by Leipziger Messe GmbH.
Who exhibits and who attends
Exhibitors cover model car, aircraft and ship model-making, accessories for model construction, publishers and retailers of board games, suppliers of craft materials and companies active in 3D printing and educational robotics. Visitors range from dedicated collectors and model makers to families, teachers and professionals sourcing materials and technical novelties.
Highlights and program elements at Hobbymesse Leipzig 2026
Program elements include ship demonstrations in indoor and outdoor basins, model aircraft displays, RC car tracks, a Matchbox collectors meeting point, board game areas with tournaments, airbrush and painting exhibitions with workshops, and demonstrations of 3D printing applications. The fair presents hands-on zones for crafts and creative activities.
How to prepare commercial outreach
Use the exhibitor list to schedule meetings ahead of the event and identify stands that match your target segments. Reserve time slots for live demonstrations on tracks or water basins if your product needs in-person testing. Prepare concise technical sheets and pricing summaries and set up a digital lead capture workflow to process contacts efficiently.
For companies targeting cross-border distribution check the foreign representations linked to Leipziger Messe and prepare logistical and service information. Practice a short demo that can be repeated and assign clear follow-up owners for leads collected during each day of the fair.
Final take and link
Hobbymesse Leipzig 2026 mixes classic model-making content with technology-driven pockets where products can be tested in situ. For suppliers of models, games or hobby tech the event requires precise meeting planning, repeatable demos and a reliable lead management routine. Full program details, exhibitor list and participation rules are available at http://www.hobbymesse.de/en
