About this expo
TUNING WORLD BODENSEE stands as Europe's premier international event for car tuning, lifestyle, and club culture, taking place annually at Lake Constance. This event uniquely blends an industry trade show with a public exhibition, making it a central gathering point for the automotive tuning community. It offers a comprehensive platform for showcasing the latest trends and innovations in auto tuning.
Exhibitors at TUNING WORLD BODENSEE gain direct access to a highly engaged target audience, including over 100,000 automotive enthusiasts, buyers, and industry professionals. The event provides opportunities for strong brand visibility, quality lead generation, and direct engagement with individuals actively seeking advice and new ideas for their vehicles. It facilitates business connections with industry experts, aftermarket brands, and performance specialists, helping exhibitors expand their market reach and build partnerships within the global car tuning industry.
The event attracts a diverse audience of professionals and tuning enthusiasts, including garage owners, scene experts, dealers, suppliers, workshops, and media representatives, alongside highly informed end-consumers. Attendees can explore a wide array of product groups, from alarm systems and chip tuning to rims, chassis, and performance upgrades. Concurrent events such as the European Tuning Showdown (ETS), Miss Tuning contest, and Night Drifting further enhance the experience, offering a dynamic environment for networking and discovery.
Highlights
5 items- Europe's largest trade fair event for car tuning, lifestyle, and club culture.
- AUMA listed.
- Held at Messegelände Friedrichshafen, featuring 12 exhibition halls and open-air areas including a 20,000 m² Static Display (2025).
- Attracted 111,000 visitors (2026) and 700+ exhibitors (2026).
- Features concurrent events like the European Tuning Showdown (ETS) and Miss Tuning contest.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does TUNING WORLD BODENSEE take place?+
The upcoming edition will be held from May 6 to May 9, 2027, at Messegelände in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Who organizes TUNING WORLD BODENSEE?+
The event is organized by Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH.
What industries and products are covered at TUNING WORLD BODENSEE?+
The event covers car tuning, lifestyle, and club culture. Exhibit sectors include alarm systems, amplifiers, automotive glass, brakes, car entertainment, chip tuning, decorative films, lights, music systems, navigation, rims, tires, tuning parts, accessories, bodywork, spare parts, chemical products, paint, car audio & multimedia, car fashion products, chassis, foils, detailing, body kits, fashion, electronics, performance parts, car hi-fi, wheels, interior design, lifestyle products, club culture, tuning kits, engine technology, performance improvements, and software optimizations.
How can I attend or exhibit at TUNING WORLD BODENSEE?+
Exhibitors can register via the Online Service Centre (OSC). Tickets for the event and parties can be purchased online in the ticket shop or at the ticket office.
What are the key deadlines for exhibitors?+
Stand registration is by December 15, 2026. The participation fee is due by February 1, 2027. Media entries update by April 5, 2027, and technical orders by April 15, 2027.