Messe Frankfurt, organisers of Prolight + Sound, have revealed that the 2026 edition is scheduled to take place at partner trade show, Light + Building.
The news comes in response to challenges facing Prolight + Sound, which have arisen from the registration status after the early-bird booking period expired and the varying moods within the industry. Against this backdrop, organisers report, “it is not possible to hold a stand-alone event that would be satisfactory for all parties involved.”
Prolight + Sound has been held in Frankfurt am Main for over 30 years. However, following the end of the early-bird booking period at the end of September 2025, the feedback from exhibitors for the event in March 2026 has not been sufficient to guarantee that Prolight + Sound can be held satisfactorily. For this reason, Messe Frankfurt has decided not to hold the event as a stand-alone edition.
Instead, the trade show will partner Light + Building, which takes place from 8 to 13 March 2026, just under two weeks before the originally planned Prolight + Sound (24 to 26 March 2026). Wolfgang Marzin, CEO of Messe Frankfurt, commented: “With this step, we are responding pragmatically to the registrations of manufacturers. As a company, we must act responsibly in the interests of our exhibitors and visitors. It was important for us to make a decision as early as possible in order to avoid unnecessary investment on the part of our customers. The Prolight + Sound brand remains of strategic importance for Messe Frankfurt’s portfolio. We will continue to invest in it. Just last week, we announced that we will be staging Prolight + Sound Bangkok in Thailand from 2026 onwards.”
By giving the relevant Prolight + Sound exhibitors the opportunity to present their products in a dedicated area within Light + Building, organisers believe they will be able to address new customer groups and tap into new business potential. A range of high-quality stand packages will be available to ensure the optimal presentation of their solutions, which include different-sized stand options.
