General information about the Light + Building for your participation as an exhibitor or a visitor.
Opening times
8.3. - 12.3.2026 (Sunday to Thursday):
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
13.3.2026 (Friday):
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The trade fair is only open to trade visitors; there is no entry for private visitors. Payment in cash and distribution of samples is not permitted.
Entry prices 2026 for visitors
Please also note that only cashless payments can be made at the cash desk.
Stay up-to-date – and save money at the same time?
Benefit twice from our information service when buying tickets: be sure that you know all about the latest themes and events at our trade fairs. And, as a token of our appreciation, get your ticket with a price reduction of up to 33%.
What is the Info Service?
By choosing to purchase a ticket with Info Service, you consent to receive periodic information by email from the Messe Frankfurt group, such as:
- Announcement of the next event
- Themes & programme
- Trends
- Planning & preparation for your visit to the fair
- Special offers and services
- Events of the Messe Frankfurt Group of interest to you
You will be informed of the consent during the ticket purchase process.
We recommend buying your ticket in advance from the online ticket shop, to avoid unnecessary waiting times at the box office.
| 1-day-ticket | With Info Service | Without Info Service |
|---|---|---|
| in advance (online ticket) | EUR 24.00 | EUR 36.00 |
| Onsite (cash desk) | EUR 29.00 | EUR 43.00 |
| reduced * |
EUR 14.00 | EUR 21.00 |
| Season ticket | With Info Service | Without Info Service |
| in advance (online ticket) | EUR 50.00 | EUR 75.00 |
| Onsite (cash desk) | EUR 80.00 | EUR 120.00 |
| * Students; we reserve the right to check the legitimation on site. Please have your corresponding proof ready | ||
Important note: We would like to offer you the best possible personal service. Therefore, as of now, it is no longer possible to issue visitor tickets for other people than yourself. In your personal Messe Frankfurt login, you can purchase and manage your personal tickets in just a few steps. You don't have a personal Messe Login login yet? You can register here free of charge.
If you have any questions, please call +49 69 7575 5000 or use our contact form.
Your admission ticket also serves as your travel ticket
All admission tickets (except complimentary tickets) include free travel to and from the Frankfurt trade fair throughout the entire network of the local transport services operated by the RMV public transport association.
The ticket must be available in printed form.
Vouchers must be exchanged for an admission ticket in the Online Ticket Shop to be valid for free use on the RMV public transport network. Please note that online tickets only entitle the holder to free use of the RMV public transport services in combination with a valid ID or Passport.
To RMV-WebsiteTravel times to Messe Frankfurt
You do not only want to choose the city of Frankfurt for your accommodation. We will be happy to provide you with an overview of all easily accessible cities in the RMV area from which you can reach Messe Frankfurt quickly and easily and free of charge with your admission ticket.
Please note the non-binding journey time in minutes.
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Light + Building Navigator App
The "Light + Building Navigator" app is your orientation guide to the show. Here you can find all exhibitors and products, hall plan with booth details as well as the events and news of Light + Building. The Light + Building Navigator is available for Apple-Products (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad) on the App Store and for Android on the Google Play Store as a free App.
Light + Building Navigator on the Apple App Store
Light + Building Navigator on the Google Play Store
Use the QR code to download the Light + Building app directly from the appropriate store.
Catalogue
Use the official catalogue to gain a complete and efficient overview of all exhibitors at the Light + Building. Detailed information will support you for the preparation and review of your visit. The catalogue will be available at the box office during the event.
Contact
Our contacts will be happy to help you with all aspects of your trade fair participation.
Messe Frankfurt Business Club
Benefit from exclusive services and personal support so that you can concentrate fully on your trade fair business. Become a member of the Messe Frankfurt Business Club now.
WiFi
At the fairground, you can log in to our free WiFi network. Use your Messe-Login or your ticket ID for “Messe Frankfurt WiFi” with any WiFi device. This access is best suited to occasional checking emails or other messages. For higher rates of data transfer we offer special networks.
