Cannafair is North Rhine-Westphalia’s largest hemp trade fair and returns in 2026 from August 21 to 23 at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf-Meerbusch. Following over 20,000 visitors the previous year, the organizers are expecting another large turnout. The three-day event brings together commerce, culture, and expertise under one roof – a must-attend for anyone looking to stay informed, network, or simply experience the German-speaking cannabis community.
What to Expect
Cannafair operates on a traditional trade fair model: hundreds of exhibitors present their products and services across multiple halls and outdoor spaces. The range is diverse and includes CBD cosmetics and hemp food products through vaporizers and grow equipment to medical cannabis and accessories. Regional providers from the Rhineland and Ruhr Valley are particularly well represented, but international brands from the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy also exhibit.
Beyond the typical trade fair hustle, Cannafair offers an extensive lecture program. Experts speak on topics such as cannabis law, medical applications, cultivation techniques, and regulation. A dedicated area is reserved for cultivation associations and clubs that are forming under the new cannabis law and presenting their work. The program is rounded out by live music, food trucks, and lounge areas, giving the event a relaxed festival atmosphere.
The fair is aimed at private individuals, business operators, professionals from medicine and research, as well as cannabis enthusiasts who want to network. There is no age requirement for entry nor are special prior knowledge required – Cannafair is open to both the curious and the experienced.
Location and Getting There
The venue is Areal Böhler at Hansaallee 321 in Düsseldorf-Meerbusch. The former industrial hall with its distinctive steel architecture provides ample space for exhibitors and visitors and has proven itself as an established event venue.
By car: The site is accessible via the A52 and has plenty of parking available.
By public transport: U-Bahn lines U70, U74, and U76 run to the Lörick stop, from which it is only a few minutes’ walk to the grounds. For visitors from the Rhineland and Ruhr Valley, getting there is particularly convenient.
Tickets and Prices
Tickets are available from €15. The exact ticket options (day tickets, 3-day passes, early-bird discounts) are displayed on the ticketing platform. For current prices and availability, check the organizer’s ticket page.
Why This Event?
Cannafair has established itself as a fixed date on the German cannabis calendar. This is due both to the size and diversity of the offering and to the relaxed approach to the subject: beginners, professionals, and the curious meet here in an open atmosphere. The combination of commerce, education, and entertainment makes the fair attractive – whether you want to buy something specific or just stop by.
2026 is also the year when Germany’s new cannabis law is already established. Cannafair will therefore be an important place to experience the practical implications: How do cultivation associations work? What products are available? What questions do users and providers have? The fair provides space for these discussions.
