Event Overview
CannaFriends takes place from September 25–27, 2026 at the Gebläsehalle Ilsede and has developed into Northern Germany’s largest cannabis trade fair since its debut in 2023. Organized by Heiko Klein Messen & Ausstellungen from Lehrte, the event appeals to a broad audience: patients, club members, private enthusiasts, and industry professionals all find information, exchange, and networking at a level that goes well beyond classic product shows.
What to Expect
CannaFriends combines three pillars: exhibition, knowledge transfer, and culture.
Exhibition Area: National and international exhibitors present a broad spectrum — from medical cannabis and CBD products to growing equipment and smoking and vaping accessories, as well as natural cosmetics, textiles, and sustainable hemp-based building materials. Anyone looking to learn about current market offerings will find a compact overview here.
Conference Program: More than 40 speakers discuss politics, science, law, and economics in lectures and panels. Topics range from legalization debates to medical applications and the industry’s economic development. The program will be announced on the website before the event begins.
Workshops: Alongside the lectures, practical workshops offer insights into specialized topics such as cultivation associations, genetics, extraction methods, and medical applications. These sessions cater to both beginners and experienced enthusiasts.
Evening Program: Live music and an after-lounge create a festival atmosphere and provide space for informal conversations. The event thus combines professional content with entertainment.
The event is open to ages 18+ and fully accessible.
Location and Getting There
The Gebläsehalle Ilsede is centrally located between Hannover, Braunschweig, and Hildesheim in Lower Saxony. The historic industrial hall provides a distinctive backdrop — quite different from classic white trade fair halls and significantly contributes to the event’s atmosphere.
Address: Gebläsehalle Ilsede, Ilsede, Germany
For detailed travel planning (public transport, parking), we recommend visiting the official event website. You’ll find current information on travel options and parking facilities there.
Tickets and Prices
Ticket prices for 2026 will be announced soon. In previous years, the organizer offered discounts for early bookers and various ticket categories (day tickets, weekend tickets). It’s worth keeping an eye on the official ticket page to take advantage of early-bird offers.
Tickets are available in the official online shop.
Why This Event?
CannaFriends Ilsede has established itself as an important meeting point for the German-speaking cannabis community. Unlike pure consumer events, it offers a balanced program of expert lectures, networking, and entertainment. This makes it interesting for different target groups: patients seeking information about medical options, activists following legalization debates, entrepreneurs observing market development, and enthusiasts wanting an overview of the industry.
The combination of professional content and festival character makes CannaFriends an event that enables knowledge transfer and exchange in a relaxed atmosphere.
