FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE Cologne

24. - 27. March 2026 | Leading trade fair for facade design and interior design

The "FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE" in Cologne is recognized as a leading global event for professionals such as painters, varnishers, plasterers, drywall installers, interior decorators, and floor layers. Organized by GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH, this trade fair, which takes place every two years, attracts professionals from the construction and renovation sector. It serves as a platform for discussing renovation, refurbishment, and energy-efficient building renovation, addressing the challenges of sustainable building and living..

Sustainability is a central theme, with a focus on energy efficiency, circular economy, material composition, and emission-free building. These areas are crucial for reducing the ecological footprint of the industry and promoting sustainable growth.

Another significant aspect of the fair is personnel management, which includes employer branding, employee training, workplace health, and diversity. These elements highlight the importance of a strong corporate culture and the significance of being an attractive employer.

Digitalization plays a key role, with innovations in areas such as 3D printing, digital quality control, and workflow automation shaping the industry's future. These technologies offer tremendous potential to enhance efficiency and quality in work processes.

A highlight of the event is the "Facade of Tomorrow", which focuses on marketing and design, offering forward-looking solutions for aesthetic and functional facade design.

The venue is the Cologne Messe grounds, one of Europe's leading exhibition centers, offering optimal infrastructure. Cologne itself adds to the fair's experience with its cultural and historical richness.

In summary, the "FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE" is a pivotal meeting point for innovation, knowledge exchange, and networking in the construction industry, spotlighting sustainable practices, advanced personnel management, and future-ready technologies.

The FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE will take place on 4 days from Tuesday, 24. March to Friday, 27. March 2026 in Cologne.

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Date:
24.03.2026 - 27.03.2026*
Tuesday - Friday, 4 days
Opening hours:
Tuesday, 24.03.  09:00 – 18:00 h
Wednesday, 25.03.  09:00 – 18:00 h
Thursday, 26.03.  09:00 – 18:00 h
Friday, 27.03.  09:00 – 17:00 h
Trade Show Contact
Display e-mail address
www.faf-messe.de

Audience:
professional visitors only

Cycle:
biennially

Year of foundation:
1972

Local time:
21:28 h (UTC +02:00)

Fair location:

Köln Messe,
Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Fair organizer
GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH
Paul-Wassermann-Str. 5
81829 Munich, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)89 1891490
Fax: +49 (0)89 189149239
Display e-mail address
www.ghm.de
Past editions:
  • 23. - 26. April 2024
    Köln
  • 20. - 23. March 2019
    Köln
  • 02. - 05. March 2016
    München

Fair location:

Köln Messe,
Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Product groups: adhesives, ceiling coverings, Coatings, drywall, Ecological Materials, floor coverings, flooring, Gypsum Plaster, industrial safety, Kalkbaustoffe, Paint, paint spraying, paints, plaster, plasters thermal insulation systems, refinish coatings, siding, tension fabric, tools, varnishes, wall coverings, wallpaper, workwear, …

Disclaimer: No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. Errors and alterations excepted! Fair dates and exhibition sites are subject to change by the respective trade fair organiser.

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FAQ

Where does the FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE taking place?
The FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE fair takes place in Cologne, at the Köln Messe.

When is the FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE taking place?
Visit the FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE from 24. - 27. March 2026.

How often does the FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE take place?
The FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE takes place biennially.

What kind of fair is the FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE?
The FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE is an exhibition for Furnishing, Building Materials and Building Construction.

What are the opening hours of the FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE in Cologne?
Opening hours: Tuesday, 24.03.  09:00 – 18:00 h; Wednesday, 25.03.  09:00 – 18:00 h; Thursday, 26.03.  09:00 – 18:00 h; Friday, 27.03.  09:00 – 17:00 h;