Art Days (Kunsttage) Barsinghausen

Kunsttage Barsinghausen is a well-established arts and crafts fair that brings together artists, craftspeople, creative professionals and art enthusiasts. Since its inception, the event has been held twice a year in Barsinghausen. With more than 80 exhibitors, it ranks among the larger arts and crafts fairs in the Hannover Region.

The event takes place at the Am Spalterhals school complex in Barsinghausen, Lower Saxony. It is organised by Hannover-based Stadt Events GmbH, which stages numerous cultural events, themed events and trade and consumer fairs throughout Lower Saxony each year. Kunsttage Barsinghausen forms part of the “Kunsttage in der Region” series, which is also held at other locations. The concept aims to keep traditional craft techniques visible and relevant in the digital age while providing artists, craftspeople and other creatives with a platform to showcase their work.

The fair focuses on art, arts and crafts, design and creative handicrafts. Its diverse range includes painting, photography, floral design, glass and ceramic art, as well as works made from wood, metal, paper and textiles. Visitors can also find natural soaps, gifts, decorative items for the home and garden, fabric dolls, teddy bears, silk painting, sculptures and individually designed jewellery made from materials such as stainless steel, glass and repurposed cutlery. The emphasis is on distinctive, handcrafted products rather than standardised, mass-produced goods.

Exhibitors represent a broad spectrum of the visual arts, arts and crafts, and the creative industries. These include painters, photographers, ceramic artists, jewellery designers and floral designers, as well as craftspeople working with textiles, wood, metal, glass and paper. As a public-facing event, Kunsttage Barsinghausen is primarily aimed at individual visitors. It attracts art and design enthusiasts, collectors, families and anyone looking for distinctive home accessories, jewellery, gifts or unique handcrafted pieces. The fair also provides an opportunity to meet the makers in person and discuss materials, design ideas and production techniques.

Live demonstrations are another feature of the event. Some artists and craftspeople work on site, giving visitors an insight into how their pieces are created. This allows the public to discover a range of traditional and contemporary craft techniques and see them being put into practice. As a result, Kunsttage Barsinghausen is more than simply an exhibition and retail fair; it also offers visitors the opportunity to experience art and craftsmanship at first hand.

Overall, Kunsttage Barsinghausen combines an exhibition, retail marketplace and first-hand arts experience in a well-established regional event for the general public. Craftsmanship, creative design and direct interaction between exhibitors and visitors are at the heart of the event. The Am Spalterhals school complex provides the fair with an established venue in Barsinghausen.

The Art Days (Kunsttage) will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 24. October to Sunday, 25. October 2026 in Barsinghausen.