About this expo
abf mit B.I.G. takes place at the Messegelände Hannover (Hannover Exhibition Centre) in Hannover, Germany. It is organized by Deutsche Messe AG and focuses on adventure, exercise, and leisure. The fair runs concurrently with the B.I.G. building and garden fair.
The exhibition is structured around five theme worlds: Active & Fit, Caravaning & Camping, Travel & Holiday, Car & Accessories, and Bicycles & Outdoor. These sectors bring together exhibitors from across the leisure and outdoor industries to present their products and services to a broad consumer audience.
Visitor figures have remained consistently high across recent editions. In 2024, the fair attracted more than 86,000 visitors and over 530 exhibiting firms. In 2025, attendance reached around 81,000 visitors with 550 exhibiting firms. In 2026, over 83,000 visitors attended alongside around 560 exhibiting firms. The ABF RUN is scheduled for February 13, 2027, featuring a children's run and a 10.5-kilometre course.
Highlights
5 items- Organized by Deutsche Messe AG at the Messegelände Hannover in Hannover, Germany
- Five theme worlds: Active & Fit, Caravaning & Camping, Travel & Holiday, Car & Accessories, and Bicycles & Outdoor
- Over 83,000 visitors and around 560 exhibiting firms in 2026
- Runs concurrently with the B.I.G. building and garden fair
- ABF RUN scheduled for February 13, 2027, with a children's run and a 10.5-kilometre course
FAQ
5 questionsWhat is abf mit B.I.G.?+
abf mit B.I.G. is the largest leisure fair in Northern Germany, held at the Messegelände Hannover and focused on adventure, exercise, and leisure.
Who organizes abf mit B.I.G.?+
The event is organized by Deutsche Messe AG.
What theme worlds does the fair feature?+
The fair features five theme worlds: Active & Fit, Caravaning & Camping, Travel & Holiday, Car & Accessories, and Bicycles & Outdoor.
How many visitors attended in recent years?+
In 2024, more than 86,000 visitors attended. In 2025, around 81,000 visitors attended. In 2026, over 83,000 visitors attended.
What is the ABF RUN?+
The ABF RUN is a running event scheduled for February 13, 2027, featuring a children's run and a 10.5-kilometre course.