Retail categories around home goods, food and fashion converge in Hanover every October. Infa 2026 runs from 10 to 18 October 2026 at the Hannover Messegelände and presents a mix of themed marketplaces and weekend highlights aimed at consumer audiences and visiting buyers.
Dates, venue and tickets
The fair runs from 10 to 18 October at Hannover Messegelände. Early-Bird tickets are available online until 31 August at a reduced price according to the official site. Organizers publish a site map and an exhibitor search tool to plan routes across halls and thematic zones.
Thematic areas at infa 2026
Infa 2026 structures the visitor journey around several clear themes. The Markthalle focuses on culinary products and kitchen gadgets while Lebensart gathers lifestyle offerings. Bauen & Wohnen presents furniture and renovation solutions. Additional zones include Christmas specialties and a Basar der Nationen showcasing international goods.
Weekend programming brings targeted features such as infalino on 10 and 11 October, and infa regional running in two blocks from 10 to 12 and 16 to 18 October. The 2026 lineup also includes new attractions like Körperkult Tattoo & Piercing.
Exhibitors and product mix
The event lists about 750 exhibitors for 2026. The roster includes food producers, craft makers, home furnishing companies and fashion labels. Names published for 2026 cover a range from larger brands to local SMEs and associations, reflecting a mix suited to retailers and product scouts.
The Markthalle serves as a practical testing ground for consumer goods and specialty foods, while the home and fashion halls concentrate assortments relevant to retail buyers and lifestyle buyers.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at infa 2026
- Build a target exhibitor list with the online exhibitor and product search. Save priority contacts in the personal shortlist feature.
- Study the venue map beforehand to cluster visits by hall and reduce walking time.
- Choose visit days by focus area. For sampling and consumer testing head to weekends and the Markthalle. For supplier meetings and catalogue sourcing pick quieter weekdays.
- Bring concise product sheets and clear MOQ information to speed decision making in short on-stand conversations.
- Arrange meetings in advance where possible using the contact details provided on exhibitor pages.
Key figures
- Exhibitors announced for 2026: 750
Final note and official link
If your objective is to assess consumer response or to source regional producers, focus on the Markthalle, Lebensart and Bauen & Wohnen zones and use the exhibitor search to pre-qualify partners. Tickets, hall plans and the full exhibitor list are available at the official site https://www.meine-infa.de
