Press information of h+h cologne

From 20 to 22 March 2026, Cologne will once again become the pulsating heart of the world of textile handicrafts: h+h cologne is inviting trade visitors, creative and industry experts from all over the globe to discover trends, experience innovations and shape the future of handicrafts together.

Around 300 exhibitors from 39 countries +++ Trade visitors from 79 countries +++ Top theme "Local Retail: Creating the Future" shows how the local retail trade can remain fit for the future

The local retail trade has come to a turning point: Whereas online giants dominate the market, small and medium-sized businesses are battling for visibility, viability and relevance. However the challenges also present an opportunity – and that is precisely what h+h cologne 2025 is picking up on. From 7 to 9 March 2025, Cologne will become the hub of the textile handicraft industry, where everything

Event programme now available +++ Online accreditation open +++ Leading exhibitors confirmed +++ Focus on local retail +++ New zones for enhanced variety

An Unforgettable Celebration of Creativity and Community Awaits in May 2026

Ticket Shop Now Open +++ Eight Deep-Dive Workshops Available in the Academy Zone +++ Retail Expert Frank Rehme Shares His Expertise Across Various Formats +++ New Additions: Green Zone and Trend Zone

From 07.-09.03.2025 h+h cologne will present innovations from the sections knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery and crafting as well as a wide-ranging event programme. The trade fair is focusing on the local retail trade in line with its new key theme "Local Retail: Creating the Future" and is making the right network and the appropriate learning contents available to the retail trade - for the sustainability of the handicraft industry.

300 exhibitors from 40 countries +++ Around 12,000 trade visitors from 78 countries +++ Key theme Creative Empowerment inspires the industry