European Coatings Show 2027 in Nürnberg

The European Coatings Show (ECS) 2027 will take place from 20 to 22 April 2027 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg and is regarded as the world's leading trade fair for the coatings, paints, adhesives and construction chemicals industry. The exhibition will be accompanied by the European Coatings Show Conference from April 19 to 21, 2027, which will serve as an important platform for professional exchange.

After a record year in 2025 with 1,216 exhibitors and 25,681 trade visitors from 121 countries, further growth is expected for 2027: over 1,200 exhibitors and around 30,000 visitors are forecast.

Main topics of the trade fair:

• Raw materials for coatings, printing inks and adhesives
• Pre-products for construction chemicals
• Laboratory and production technology
• Testing and measuring technology
• Application technology
• Occupational safety and environmental protection
• Services and software solutions
• Start-up area for young companies

ECS 2027 offers a comprehensive supporting program with product presentations, technical lectures and networking opportunities. A special highlight is the presentation of the European Coatings Show Award, which honors outstanding technical contributions.

The trade fair is aimed at trade visitors from the fields of research & development, production, quality control, marketing and sales.