ABOUT THE FAIR
The "imm cologne" – the international furniture fair in Cologne – is one of the most important and long-standing trade shows for interior design and furniture worldwide. Since its founding in 1949, it has stood as a symbol of innovation, quality, and international exchange within the furnishing industry. Every year, it transforms the prestigious Koelnmesse exhibition grounds into a vibrant hub for design trends, contemporary living, and forward-looking interior concepts.
Organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, "imm cologne" primarily targets an international professional audience from the furniture industry, interior architecture, wholesale and retail trade, as well as contract furnishing and project planning. The fair offers a highly specialized platform for market-ready products and groundbreaking ideas – ranging from classic living room and bedroom furniture to smart solutions for young living, as well as lighting concepts, home textiles, flooring, and bathroom furnishings.
What makes "imm cologne" truly unique is its ability not only to showcase products, but also to define trends and actively foster dialogue between industry, trade, designers, and consumers. Through inspiring special exhibitions, trend shows, and curated design formats, it creates a dynamic network for creativity, business, and brand development. In addition, the fair offers the rare opportunity for end consumers to test products directly – a distinctive feature in the international trade fair landscape.
As a key meeting point in Europe's most important furniture market, "imm cologne" also serves as a cultural flagship for the city of Cologne. With its vibrant creative scene, excellent infrastructure, and international openness, the city has been closely associated with design for decades. The fair has played a major role in establishing Cologne as a leading European hub for modern interior design.
With exhibitors and visitors from over 100 countries, "imm cologne" is a heavyweight on the global trade fair stage – yet it is no traveling show: its full impact is realized exclusively at its traditional home in Cologne. Ideally located and well connected to Cologne/Bonn International Airport and the central train station, the Koelnmesse exhibition grounds offer state-of-the-art infrastructure, making them the perfect stage for a benchmark-setting event.
Anyone looking to experience, shape, or market the future of living cannot afford to miss "imm cologne" – it is relevant, trendsetting, and indispensable for all who want to discover tomorrow’s living today.
The imm cologne will take place on 4 days from Tuesday, 19. January to Friday, 22. January 2027 in Cologne.