Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg

Dates: 25 – 27 January 2027
Venue and location: Messe Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyMesse Freiburg, Neuer Messplatz 1, 79108 Freiburg

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About this exhibition

The Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg (IKF) is an international trade fair for stage productions, music and events, described as a networking meeting for the cultural scene. The 38th edition in 2027 puts Monday aside for a trade-day programme (keynotes, workshops, panels) and a newcomer stage for young talent. Tuesday and Wednesday bring the exhibition hall, showcases and a party. Its claim is "Culture Connects People".

Why exhibit

Direct B2B Access: Connect with over 2,200 to 3,000+ industry professionals, including festival organizers, venue programmers, booking agents, and theatre directors. Live Showcases: Present 15-minute live stage excerpts (or 25 minutes for larger bands) to pitch your production directly to decision-makers in real time. Newcomer Stage: Use the specialized Monday newcomer format (5-minute slots) to launch emerging talent or original work in front of an attentive market. Industry Networking: Meet technical suppliers, audio-visual providers, and collaborators starting at stand-hire fees from €605. Targeted Fachtag: Participate in Monday’s professional conference (keynotes, workshops, and panels) to align with strategic sector perspectives before the main hall opens.

Why visit

Comprehensive Market Overview: Explore an extensive exhibition area featuring over 220–350 international and German exhibitors covering stage technology, arts, and booking catalogs. Live Performances: Experience over 120 to 200 live artistic performances, music acts, and theater pieces across multiple stages. Inspiration & Trends: Discover cutting-edge stage innovations, sound and light tech, and new cultural formats from across Europe. High-Level Networking: Build relationships with peers, agents, and producers during daily events and the official evening party.

Exhibitor profile

Artists, event and artist agencies, producers and cultural service providers (stage engineering, ticketing etc.; this list comes from a secondary directory)

Visitor profile

Trade fair (B2B) for cultural-industry professionals; opening hours: https://www.kulturboerse-freiburg.de/de/service/oeffnungszeiten; directories of bookable artists and productions on the site

About the organiser

Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG (FWTM) organises the IKF and also runs other Freiburg fairs such as Plaza Culinaria, IMMO Freiburg and Baby+Kind.

Speakers

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Sessions

Trade day (Monday) with keynotes, workshops and panels; newcomer stage; live showcases; pitch deck session; IKF award night

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