About this expo
The European Coatings Show is recognized as the world's foremost trade fair for the paint and coatings industry. Held biennially in Nuremberg, Germany, this event serves as a crucial meeting point for professionals involved in paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and construction chemicals. The upcoming edition is scheduled from 27 to 29 April 2027, with an associated conference taking place from 26 to 28 April 2027.
Exhibitors at the European Coatings Show present innovations across a wide spectrum, including pigments, additives, raw materials, intermediates for construction chemicals, laboratory and production equipment, testing and measuring technology, application systems, and environmental and safety solutions, alongside printing inks and sealants. The event offers companies a significant opportunity to showcase their advancements, reach a global audience from 120 countries, expand their international footprint, and foster new business connections in both established and emerging markets.
The show attracts a diverse professional audience, including formulators of paint, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, producers of additives and construction chemical products, industrial processors, and representatives from science and research. Key attendees often include decision-makers, thought leaders, developers, process engineers, quality managers, and purchasing officers, making it an essential platform for networking and discussing the latest industry developments.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed event
- Hosted 1,215 exhibitors and 25,700 trade visitors in 2025
- Takes place at Messezentrum in Nuremberg, Germany
- Features the European Coatings Show Conference, ECS Reloaded 2026, and European Coatings Show Award
- Occupied eight exhibition halls in 2025, 2023, and 2019
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does the European Coatings Show 2027 take place?+
The European Coatings Show 2027 will be held from 27 to 29 April 2027 at Messezentrum in Nuremberg, Germany. The associated conference runs from 26 to 28 April 2027.
Who organizes the European Coatings Show?+
The event is organized by Vincentz Network GmbH & Co. KG and NürnbergMesse.
What industries and products are covered at the European Coatings Show?+
The show covers the paint and coatings industry, including paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and construction chemicals. Products include pigments, additives, raw materials, laboratory and production equipment, testing technology, application systems, and environmental solutions.
Who is the target audience for the European Coatings Show?+
The European Coatings Show is open to professionals, attracting formulators of paint, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, producers of additives and construction chemical products, industrial processors, and representatives from science and research. The audience includes decision-makers and purchasing officers.
What are the exhibition hours for the European Coatings Show 2027?+
The exhibition hours are from 09:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday, 27 April 2027, and Wednesday, 28 April 2027, and from 09:00 to 17:00 on Thursday, 29 April 2027.