Creativeworld 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Creativeworld 2026 in Frankfurt am Main is widely seen as the leading B2B meeting point for the hobby, DIY, and artists’ materials industry.

This is a trade fair where ideas don’t stay on the stands. They go straight into assortments, purchasing plans, and turn into workshops, collaborations, and commercially strong collections.

If you sell creative products, grow a DIY category, curate an assortment for a retail chain, or look for inspiration you can monetize, Creativeworld hits the mark.

Video about Creativeworld

For a quick feel of the atmosphere and scale, watch an open video report from the trade fair.

About Creativeworld 2026: who will find it especially interesting

Creativeworld is built for professionals working with creative products and responsible for buying, trend launches, and sales.

• Buyers and category managers: retail, chains, specialist stores, DIY hypermarkets, garden centers, e-commerce, and mail order.

• Brand owners and manufacturers: meetings with international buyers at the start of the year, hands-on launches, and fast negotiations without unnecessary loops.

• Educational and service organizations: clubs, studios, schools, and learning centers that purchase materials in volume and look for reliable suppliers.

• Creative teams and trend scouts: techniques, materials, color directions, and fresh product formats for the next season.

History of Creativeworld: when the show became its own brand

At Messe Frankfurt, the creative segment developed for years within a broader trade fair ecosystem, but in 2011 Creativeworld became a standalone brand with an expanded concept, and has since been held regularly as an independent event.

The meaning of that date is simple: the show grew to a point where the market needed a dedicated platform focused specifically on DIY, hobbies, and artists’ supplies, with a clear product-group structure and a strong business audience.

Benefits of Creativeworld: numbers and facts professionals care about

Creativeworld has a powerful advantage: it’s an early-season hotspot where buyers shape shelves and purchasing plans for the year ahead, while manufacturers meet the market in one place at exactly the right time.

• Exhibition space: 17,679 m² (gross exhibition area).

• Exhibitor scale: 271 exhibitors.

• Attendance: 7,810 visitors.

• International reach: 96 countries, with the share of international visitors stated at 74%.

• Visitor satisfaction: 95%. A rare figure that speaks to the quality of both the audience and the content.

• A synergy that’s hard to replicate elsewhere: Creativeworld runs alongside Ambiente and Christmasworld, giving buyers the chance to cover multiple categories in one trip.

Exhibitor categories at Creativeworld 2026 : what the trade fair showcases

Creativeworld is structured around four major product groups. It makes navigating the halls easy: you don’t waste time, you go straight to the segment you need.

• Hobby & Handicrafts: craft materials and kits, paints, felt, decorative elements, gift-wrapping products, floristry supplies, and much more.

• Graphic & Artists’ Supplies: professional paints and paper, canvases, brushes, palette knives, easels, watercolor supplies, charcoal, crayons, sketchbooks, writing and drawing tools.

• Graffiti & Street Art: airbrush and accessories, primers and fixatives, sprays, acrylic markers and paints, graphic markers, liners, calligraphy tools, Aqua Brush Pens.

• Handiwork & Textile Design: sewing machines, yarn, threads, buttons and textile materials, embroidery fabrics, everything for knitting, sewing, and crochet.

6 well-known companies at Creativeworld: who to add to your meeting list

People come to Creativeworld not only for new launches, but also for direct conversations with the brands that shape the market. Below are six companies mentioned in the trade fair’s official materials as notable participants.

• STAEDTLER. One of the most recognizable brands in writing and drawing instruments, consistently relevant for retail. It’s a great place to compare new ranges and understand what will resonate with mainstream customers next season.

• Schmincke. A German manufacturer of artists’ materials with a strong reputation among professionals. If premium items and expert assortments matter to you, Schmincke is usually a must-stop stand.

• Royal Talens. A well-known name in artists’ materials with a portfolio of brands for different audience levels. Their presence often includes live demos, so it’s worth timing your visit to catch technique showcases.

• Clairefontaine. A name strongly associated with high-quality paper and products for creativity and writing. For buyers, it’s a chance to source paper solutions across formats: from artists to the gift segment and educational supplies.

• Rico Design. A favorite brand for needlecraft audiences and handcraft retail. It stands out for ready-made display ideas and seasonal themes you can quickly translate into in-store or online campaigns.

• Brother International. A technology player known not only for office equipment, but also for solutions for sewing, embroidery, quilting, and creative design. It’s a strong stand for discussing “machines + consumables” and practical use cases for workshops, studios, and retail demos.

Program and services at Creativeworld 2026: how to get maximum value in 4 days

Creativeworld is more than rows of stands. It’s rich in hands-on experiences that help you sell: techniques, material tests, making with your hands, and retail-ready ideas.

• Creative Academy: a stage and workshops where you can see materials in action and understand which techniques truly spark an audience.

• Creativeworld Trends: a trend area that helps you quickly navigate the season’s colors, styles, and directions.

• Creative Impulse Award: an award for standout products and ideas that helps you spot “shelf stars” without a long manual search.

• Ethical Style by Creativeworld: a guide to sustainable solutions and responsible products, ideal if you’re building an eco range or want transparent product stories.

• Practical tip: schedule meetings in the morning, and save demos and trend areas for midday. This way you’ll both lock in agreements and collect ideas for your assortment.

• A small navigation hack: use the official exhibitor and product search to build your stand list in advance and avoid wandering the halls blindly.

How to exhibit at Creativeworld 2026

If you plan to exhibit at Creativeworld 2026, the participation flow is simple and transparent: application, stand offer, confirmation, stand preparation, and service orders.

• Participation steps: submit a non-binding declaration of intent to exhibit, receive a space proposal, confirm the location, and the organizer confirms your participation.




• Space rental costs (custom stand) depend on how many sides are open: from EUR 228/m² (one side open) to EUR 285/m² (four sides open). Additional fees are listed for the environmental contribution and AUMA, plus a mandatory media package.

• If you want a fast start with minimal admin, there are all-inclusive packages for fully equipped stands: 12 m², 16 m², or 24 m² with a fixed price and basic marketing services.

• Set-up and dismantling: site access during build-up is managed via check-in, and every vehicle must be registered online in advance. This is critical for logistics, especially on peak days.

• Trade fair services: some basic options are included in the rental, while additional services (equipment, logistics, stand services) are ordered via the official exhibitor shop.

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