Music trade fairs 2026 – Our comprehensive calendar of events

König & Meyer will also be represented at numerous national and international trade fairs in 2026. From small local musician “flea markets” to the largest international trade fairs – everything is included. Each of these events offers an ideal platform for discovering new products, exchanging ideas with industry experts and cultivating personal contacts. Below is an overview of all trade fairs and events in 2026, listed in chronological order.

CUEPOINT.DJ

CUEPOINT.DJ
11-12 January 2026 in Kassel, Germany
Stand B2 Level -1
The trade fair for DJs will take place for the first time in 2026, and promises to showcase the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Visitors can look forward to DJ workshops, product demonstrations, panels and networking opportunities.

NAMM Show

NAMM Show 
22-24 January 2026 in Anaheim, California
Stand 14708, ACC North Level 1
NAMM stands for National Association of Music Merchants – since 1901.
NAMM has aimed to unite industry representatives, journalists, and musicians from around the world to explore the latest products, technologies, and innovations in music.

ISE Barcelona

ISE
3-6 February 2026 in Barcelona, Spain
Stand 7E100
ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) is the largest trade fair for AV, systems and event technology, making it particularly relevant for professional audio, lighting and technology providers.

Guitar Expo Polen

Guitar Expo
28–29 March in Lodz, Poland
Joint booth with sales representative p-faktor
Guitar Expo is an international guitar and music fair and an important event for the guitar scene in Central and Eastern Europe. The expo is aimed at guitarists, bassists, musicians, music enthusiasts and anyone interested in instruments, equipment and music.

akustika Nuremberg

akustika
24-26 April 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany
As a “trade fair for music”, akustika is an instrument fair focusing on acoustic instruments – a meeting place for manufacturers, dealers and, of course, musicians.

Prolight + Sound Guangzhou

Prolight + Sound
28-31 May 2026 in Guangzhou, China
The major international trade fair for music, event and stage technology covers numerous topics and trends, including professional studio technology, PA systems, immersive sound, 3D audio and intelligent lighting control. An exciting trade fair for exports and international contacts.

Flohmarkt Musik Produktiv

“Flohmarkt” Musik Produktiv
On 02 May 2026, on the grounds of the Musikhaus in Ibbenbüren/Laggenbeck, Germany
The “Flohmarkt Musik Produktiv” is a so-called “flea market” that usually takes place twice a year and, as a warehouse and clearance sale, offers interested musicians a great opportunity to find bargains, good deals and particularly unusual collector’s items.

Flohmarkt Session Walldorf

“Flohmarkt” Session Walldorf
In June and September 2026 (exact date to be confirmed) in Walldorf, Germany
“Musikhaus Session” organises this insider flea market where musicians can sell used instruments and equipment privately – often accompanied by live music.

Huss Expo 2026

Huss Expo
September 2026 (exact date to be confirmed) in Langenau, Germany
A trade fair day to learn about the latest innovations in event technology, including line array systems and compact PA solutions.

Hausmesse Six & Four

“Hausmesse” Six & Four
August/September 2026 (exact date to be confirmed) – Location depending on organiser
The “Hausmesse” exhibition combines a large music flea market with many exhibitors, new products, special offers and live music, bringing together musicians and industry professionals.

Guitar Summit

Guitar Summit
25-27 September 2026 in Mannheim, Germany
One of the largest trade fairs and community events for guitars and basses. Entertainment, exchange and education are clearly the focus here.

LEaT con Hamburg

LEaT con
04-06 October 2026 in Hamburg, Germany
LEaT con sees itself as a mixture of exhibition and customer experience in the field of entertainment technologies. As a large networking convention, it provides a space for exchange and strengthens community spirit.

BITAM

BITAM
November 2026 (exact date to be confirmed) in Madrid, Spain
BITAM is an international trade fair for broadcast, IT, audio and media technology in Spain. It brings industry professionals together to discover new technologies, products and trends and to establish business contacts.

BRAWO

BRAWO
20-22 November 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
The trade fair for everyone who loves brass and woodwind instruments. In addition to the exhibition, visitors can enjoy concerts, competitions, lectures and the opportunity to try out instruments on site.

 

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Unusual, melodious, interesting – a collection of unusual instruments

Whether electric guitar, trumpet or cello – at König & Meyer, we offer perfectly fitting stands, holders and other accessories for almost all well-known and widely used musical instruments. But what about instruments that you hardly ever see on stage or in music shops? Those that are so unusual that they often don’t need a stand – because they lie on your lap, float in the air or are even homemade?

Today, on “Unusual Musical Instruments Day”, we present six extraordinary instruments and check what equipment we can offer to support them.

Acoustic and extraordinary

1. Hang drum

It looks like a UFO and sounds like a mixture of a harp and a steel drum: the hang drum is played with the hands and is usually held on the lap or on a cushion. Anyone who practises meditation or yoga will certainly be familiar with this instrument. It is ideal for meditative sound journeys and relaxation. The hang drum is also often found among street musicians: it is practical because it is played while seated and requires pure intuition.

 

2. Glass harmonica

An instrument like something from another world: rotating glass discs are made to sing with moistened fingers. Made famous by Mozart and Benjamin Franklin, it remains a rare gem – usually permanently installed, not intended for use on stage.

Ethnic & World Music

3. Didgeridoo

The oldest wind instrument in the world comes from Australia and requires one thing above all else: lung capacity. The instrument is played while seated, with the 1 to 2.5 metre long didgeridoo held “simply” on the floor or between the legs. No extras – just an unmistakably deep, pulsating sound. The instrument can be stored in an oboe stand such as the 18020.

 

4. Kora

The West African harp lute with 21 strings is a marvel made of calabash, leather and wood. Traditionally, the player sits cross-legged with the kora on the floor leaning against their body. Elegant and minimalistic – just like its sound. The plucked instrument can be stored in a guitar stand, for example, the  »Heli 2«.

Experimental & modern

5. Waterphone

It sounds like something out of a horror film – and that’s exactly what it’s used for: the Waterphone produces ghostly sounds by rubbing and striking metal rods over a water-filled resonance chamber. Goosebumps guaranteed, no stand required. If desired, a laptop stand (seen below in the slider) can be used as a shelf.

 

6. Theremin

A classic of the avant-garde: the theremin is played without being touched – hands control pitch and volume via two antennas. The box, which is usually rectangular, can be placed on a table, or you can actually use a keyboard or laptop stand. Some models have a 3/8 inch connection for a microphone stand.

 

Conclusion: Music knows no boundaries

The world of music is huge, colourful and sometimes pretty weird – in the best possible way! The instruments presented here demonstrate how versatile and creative sound can be. Most of them manage without much technology or equipment. However, in some cases, our products may still be helpful.

Have you ever heard or even played one of these instruments? Or do you know of any other unusual sound wonders?

👉 Write to us in the comments or on social media – we look forward to hearing about your discoveries!

Our music trade fair calendar 2025

Happy New Year!

This year, we remain committed to the music industry and will be participating in the following trade fairs.
We are looking forward to the NAMM Show, which will take place from January 21 to 25 in Anaheim, California, as usual. Shortly after, from February 04 to 07, you can visit the König & Meyer team at their booth at ISE Barcelona. The Akustika trade fair is conveniently located close to our Wertheim headquarters. The trade fair for music takes place from April 04 to 06 in Nuremberg. After that, we’ll be at Prolight + Sound Guangzhou, the largest professional AV and entertainment trade fair in China, from May 27 to 29.
In late summer/fall, we plan to attend the HUSS Expo and the BRAWO Wind Orchestra Fair, as we did last year.
We look forward to meeting all our business partners, customers, and music-loving visitors.

NAMM Show

We are excited to return to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) at the Anaheim Convention Center from January 21 to 25. Since its inception in 1901, NAMM has aimed to unite industry representatives, journalists, and musicians from around the world to explore the latest products, technologies, and innovations in music. At the same time, the NAMM Show+ format will build a bridge to the virtual world.
We will be at booth 14708; ACC North Level 1

ISE 2025

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the largest AV and system integration trade fair in the industry. This year, ISE will be held from February 04 to 07 in Fira Gran Via, Barcelona. Visitors can discover cutting-edge products, explore emerging trends, connect with industry experts, and attend insightful seminars and workshops.
Meet us at our booth 7E100.

Akustika

Akustika – The Trade Fair for Music will take place from April 04 to 06 at NCC Ost, Nuremberg Exhibition Center. Visitors can explore a wide variety of handcrafted musical instruments and participate in numerous workshops and concerts.
We will announce our booth location as soon as possible.

Prolight + Sound in Guangzhou

The Prolight + Sound trade fair covers the areas of multimedia systems, professional audio, lighting technology, stage equipment, and accessories. Last year, over 100,000 visitors attended the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.
In 2025, König & Meyer will showcase its latest innovations at its booth, whose number will be announced soon.

 

Looking forward to great events in the music industry

Direct contact with our customers has always been important to us – so it’s one of the things we’ve really missed over the last two years. We are therefore especially pleased to announce that this year we will again be attending various events in the music industry.

We are looking forward to the following trade shows:

• Prolight & Sound in Frankfurt, Germany, April 26-29, 2022 Booth C04 in Hall 11.0
• NAMM Show in Anaheim from June 03 to 05, 2022
• Guitar Summit in Mannheim from September 9 to 11, 2022

Prolight & Sound

 

At the Prolight & Sound trade show, everything revolves around media and event technology and of course, as the name promises, lighting and sound technology. For four days, from April 26 to 29, 2022, you can find Prolight & Sound including our booth C04 in Hall 11.0 at the East Fairgrounds of Messe Frankfurt.

NAMM Show

A new year “used to” always start with Winter NAMM in sunny Anaheim, California. Since planning a big event in January didn’t seem realistic yet, this year they’re putting Winter and Summer NAMM together, so to speak, and having the event take place from June 03 to 05.
Since the first show in 1901, NAMM – National Association of Music Merchants – has aimed to bring together industry representatives, press and musicians from around the world to learn about the latest products, techniques and innovations in the music world. At the same time, the NAMM Show+ format is designed to bridge the gap to the virtual world.

 

Guitar Summit

In late summer, from September 9 to 11, 2022, the “Who’s Who” of the guitar industry will meet at Guitar Summit. The place to be is the Rosengarten in Mannheim. For three days, a full program of workshops and concerts will be offered, as well as many opportunities for personal contacts and inspiring gear talk.

Brand-new line of chairs for musicians and orchestras

In addition to innovations in the product categories we are known for, this year König & Meyer proudly presents something really special:
A brand-new line of chairs for musicians and orchestras, ideal for rental companies, architects and outfitters.

The new line of chairs includes a stage stool, professional orchestra chairs, a range of stackable multi-purpose chairs, a musician’s chair as well as fully adjustable chairs for bass, percussion/ cello/ harp and kettledrums/ conductors. A very stable transport cart makes it complete.

So take a seat and let us introduce you to the future of innovative seating:

 

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          List of products

14094 Stage stool – black

13400 Stacking chair – legs chrome, seating beech wood natural

13405 Stacking chair – legs chrome, seating black

13410 Stacking chair – legs chrome, seating beech wood natural

13415 Stacking chair – legs chrome, seating black

13420 Musician’s chair – black

13430 Orchestra chair – black

13440 Orchestra chair – black

13460 Bass stool – black

13470 Chair for Percussion, Cello and Harp – black

13480 Chair for Kettledrums and Conductor’s – black

13490 Chair cart – black

 

200 employees of König & Meyer on tour

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of König & Meyer, the company had invited their employees to a 2-day company outing to Bonn, the former capital of Germany. On Friday morning 24^th of May, 200 employees made their way from Wertheim at first to the Rhine River by bus. After about 250 km on the road and an extensive breakfast break, an excursion boat in Linz on the Rhine was boarded in the early afternoon. After 1 ½ hours of a marvelous boat trip in wonderful sunshine the group reached Bonn and continued the journey with a city tour. Well-known and remarkable buildings such as the former Chancellor’s Office, the Villa Hammerschmidt, the Popplesdorfer Castle, the Post Tower, the House of History or the Cathedral were visited. After checking in to the hotel, the festive evening started.

 

Good colleagues become friends

Old and new colleagues, often known only by phone or email, got a face that evening and got to know each other better. After a warm welcome speech from CEO Gabriela Koenig and an excellent dinner, a DJ provided the musical entertainment and started the dance party. Well-known songs from the last 5 decades provided the perfect musical framework for a family, entertaining and, above all, successful anniversary celebration. The next morning, the K&M team had the opportunity to explore Bonn on their own. The journey continued then to Königswinter with a visit to the famous Dragon Castle and the Drachenfels in beautiful summer weather. In the late afternoon, the group set off again for home. The tour ended with a dinner event in a restaurant in the Spessart forest. With many great and exciting impressions, everyone returned to Wertheim.

Live from the NAMM Show & Musikmesse 2018

Tony Hosking from K&M’s Australian distributor The Resource Corporation showed some new products on the K&M booth at the 2018 NAMM Show.
Watch the video to get more information about

• our new Orchestra music stand with tablet holder
• our popular guitar stand »Guardian« and its new caster set
• some chairs for musicians and orchestra

Sonicstate is one of the top ten destinations for musicians online. At the Musikmesse Frankurt the Sonicstate team visited the K&M booth. Our product manager Michael Wamser presented some of our new products.
Learn more about the new tablet stands, the equipment stand and the table-style keyboard stand »Omega«  plus its new stackers for an extension to a third level.

All new products 2018: ePaper

Discover the world of the »Omega« table-style keyboard stands

What characterises our »Omega« stands

• It is highly stable – through the compact steel tube construction and large round end caps
• Simple and fine-tuned height adjustment through the two sided spring-loaded locking screws
• The support arms can be adjusted to suit the size of the keyboard. (Keyboards up to 50 kg)
• For transportation the keyboard stand folds up and is very compact.

 

Our »Omega« stands are:

18800 Table-style keyboard stand »Omega-E«
18810 Table-style keyboard stand »Omega«,
18820 Table-style keyboard stand »Omega Pro« and
18810 and 18820 are available in black, white and ruby red. 

The »Omega« keyboard tables are predestined to be equipped / optimized with additional equipment

Generally the support surface is equipped with twelfe holes, to be able to mount the accessories into the desired position (from the middle – the holes are arranged in two row times six holes that are equidistant on both sides). Theoretically, all accessory products can be used at the same time! The equipment is suitable for Omega 18800, 18810 and 18880. Only the laptop holder 18815 (#6) can´t be used for the »Omega-E« 18880.

For mounting & moving

Adapter 18814 (A) is needed to mount the universal holder (which is needed for the equipment listed below). The Adapter 18814 is placed in the desired hole, such that the open tube points away from the keyboard player. The tube combination – consisting of an adapter and accessories – can be placed in this.
The attachment (#4) can be mounted directly with the help of a drill-hole template and the laptop holder (#6), as well as the universal holder (#7), is attached to the “legs”, the steel construction on the side, using a clamp prisma.

The Trolley for Keyboard Stands (18806) keeps your keyboard stand on the move. Both trolleys are adjustable in length and provide extra mobility on stage, in rehearsal rooms or at home.

The Omega Equipment in Detail:

#1 Universal holder (No. 18817)
The height of the vertical tube can be adjusted individually choosing from 8 positions. The 3/8″ threaded connector connects other accessories, such as boom arm, gooseneck, iPad holder, Tablet PC holder etc.

 

#2 Sheet music holder (No. 18817 + 18805)
This useful sheet music and concept holder attaches easily to the universal holder 18817, 18873 or 18944. The music desk is 296 mm high and 416 mm wide. The music desk can be removed separately with the sturdy K&M prismatic V-block connector.

 

#3  Boom arm (No. 18817 + 21140)
Two-piece telescopic boom arm with 3/8″ thread. Complete with locking washer and plastic grip. Smooth, silent and scratch-free adjustment thanks to large wing nut.

 

#4: Stacker black/ white/ ruby red (No. 18811)
This attachment is the ideal supplement for a second keyboard or laptop. Fully adjustable in tilt.

 

Controller keyboard tray (No. 18819)
The sturdy aluminium tray offers new uses for the »Omega« keyboard stands. It is placed on the upper support arms of the 18811 attachment, allowing smaller synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, etc. to be placed securely. The stop bracket with the edge protector and the enclosed rubber pads hold the small devices in position.

 

#5 Second Stacker (No. 18822)
Stacker for a third level for the keyboard stand Omega. The stacker is easily and quickly positioned to the desired height by a spring-loaded clamping knob. In addition, depth and inclination adjust in various positions. This stacker can only be used in conjunction with the 18811 stacker.

 

Controller keyboard tray (No. 18824)
The sturdy aluminium plate enables new uses. It is placed on the upper support arms of the 18822 attachment, allowing smaller synthesizers, controllers, drum machines, etc. to be placed securely. The stop bracket with the edge protector and the enclosed rubber pads hold the small devices in position.

 

#6: Laptop holder (No. 18815)
This holder ensures that you can see your laptop, because the height, distance and direction can be adjusted variably.  For the perfect angle of the support arms there are 8 different adjustment angles to choose from. In addition, the holder can be attached individually to each leg of the keyboard stand. Thanks to the adjustable stop pin the laptop connectors are always accessible. In addition, the support arms are also suitable for smaller equipment, such as e.g. an iPad.

 

#8: Tablet PC Holder (No. 19790)
Like this Tablet PC holder, all König & Meyer Tablet & iPad Holder with a 3/8″ threaded connector can be attached.

New in 2020

#7 Universal holder (No.18807)
The practical universal holder opens up new application possibilities for the »Omega« 18810 and 18820 keyboard stands. The holder is steplessly adjustable in height and distance and can be mounted individually on any supporting leg of a keyboard stand. As an option K&M offers the sheet music holder 18805, various tablet PC holders and microphone boom arms.

Basic support »Omega« Table stand (No. 18828)
– Only in connection with the stacker 18811 – With the help of this basic support, the stacker 18811 can be converted into a complete keyboard table stand in no time at all. Of course, the tray for the controller keyboard (No. 18819) can also be used here. In addition, a third keyboard can be placed using the second stacker (18822). This attachment can then be extended with the tray for controller keyboard (No. 18819).

Stage piano support for »Omega« (No. 18827)
The short version of support arms for »Omega« keyboard stands 18800, 18810 and 18820. The length of the support arms is only 264 mm and is therefore ideally suited for stage pianos and keyboards with a small depth.

 

New in 2021

Cable organiser for »Omega« (No. 18808)
Finally, an end to the “cable tangle”. The practical box made of sturdy sheet steel is simply hung on the crossbar of the »Omega« with two screws in no time. The box can be used, for example, to store a power box or extra-long cables neatly and in a space-saving manner. Side openings provide enough space for convenient cable routing. The durable powder coating protects the surface in the studio just as well as in the everyday tour.

Cable Clamp for »Omega« (No. 18809)
infos to follow

Support arm XL (No. 18823)
Extra long supports for the keyboard stand attachment 18811.The depth of the support is 400 mm. In combination with attachment 18822, keyboards and other electronic devices with a depth of up to 430 mm can now be used. The support arms XL can easily be replaced by the standard support 18811. The set includes instrument-protecting rubber pads.

Extension rod (No.18832)
Extension rod for universal holder 18817 – to gain more height for the accessories (such as microphone arm, tablet or music holder).

FAQ & important information

Can these accessories also be used with other König & Meyer keyboard stands?
The equipment is made for the 18810 Table-style keyboard stand »Omega« as well as the 18820 Table-style keyboard stand »Omega Pro« and the 18800 Table-style keyboard stand »Omega-E«. Only the Laptop holder 18815 (#6) can´t be mounted on the »Omega-E«.

The sheet music holder and iPad holder, microphone arm as well as laptop holder (#1-3 + #6) can also be attached to the Keyboard-/Digital Piano-Folding Tables 18950 and 18953.

Does a larger keyboard fit under the attachment?
Yes, the largest master keyboard can be placed on the large lower support arms of the attachment. It is useful to place the original Omega support arms at the outer most positions.

Which accessories (maximum number) can I attach at the same time?
All: universal holder, sheet music holder, stacker, laptop holder, microphone arm

Do I have to purchase Adapter 18814 – is it included?
Yes it has to be purchased, it is not included.

How large can my laptop be? What´s the maximum weight capacity?
Up to at least 15.6 inches.
Our laptop holder 18815 is made for laptops between 2 and 3 kg. And we also give the advice to follow this instruction.
In theory this product is capable to hold more kg. Though it´s possible that the boom will tilt over (a few degree) and won´t be absolutly horizontal then. But the weight shouldn´t be a problem.

What are the smallest and largest attachment positions?
From 180 mm (and 300, 420, 550, 670) to 790 mm

Are there transpot carrying cases for the keyboard table stands?
There is a carrying bag for the »Omega-Pro«. (18829).

 

The Omega stands 18810 und 18820 are available in black, white and ruby red.

Product videos

• »Omega Pro«
• »Omega-E«
• »Omega« Table Stand

 

 

Last update: April 2021

Visit us at the NAMM Show from January 25 to 28, 2018

As usual, the New Year starts right away with an outstanding event as we gear up for the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. We look very much forward to your visit at our booth 14517 in the new Anaheim Convention Center North (Level 1). König & Meyer will be presenting exciting new products as well as tried and tested products. On our exhibition space in the brand new Pro Audio Hall, you will learn about the trends for 2018. Do not miss this great event in Anaheim.

 

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), established in 1901, is the not-for-profit association that strengthens the $17 billion global music, sound and event technology products industry. The association and the NAMM shows serve as the crossroads for professionals wanting to seek out the innovations in music, recording technology, sound, stage and lighting products. Held in Anaheim every January, The NAMM Show offers the latest products from more than 7,000 brands, cutting edge industry education across hundreds of sessions, as well as special events, concerts and experiences where often “only at NAMM” moments take place. More information at www.namm.org

 

Upcoming Shows:

• Musikmesse / Proligh + Sound Frankfurt, Germany,  April 10-14, 2018
• Summer NAMM Show June 28 – 30, 2018 in Nashville, TN, USA
• Prolight + Sound / NAMM Show Moscow, Russia, September 13-15, 2018

 

Show Hours

Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
general show infos

Address

Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802

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