Major event · Metalworking & machinery · Industrial
Ligna 2027
- Dates
- 10–14 May 2027
- Where
- Hannover Exhibition Grounds, Hanover, Germany
- Attendees
- 78,000
- 2025 organizer final report
- Exhibitors
- 1,433
- 2025 organizer final report
- Tickets
- Not published
- Format
- In person
Organized by Deutsche Messe AG · Official site · Checked 22 Oct 2026 against the organizer's pages · Sources
What it is
Ligna is the world's largest trade fair for woodworking and wood processing machinery, plant and tools. It runs every two years at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds. From 2027 it moves off Ascension Day and runs five full working days, from 10 to 14 May.
Who attends
The organizer reports that 93% of 2025 visitors were trade visitors, and 60% of them held management positions. 56% of visitors came from abroad, led by Poland, Italy and Austria. Buyers come from forestry, sawmilling, industrial production, furniture and construction, and from craft businesses.
Who exhibits
A sample from the official 2025 exhibitor list. 1,433 exhibitors in total.
- HOMAG
- WEINIG
- Festool
- Hettich
- Dieffenbacher
- UNTHA shredding technology
- Combilift
- SawStop
- Linck
- Fraunhofer WKI
- Beyond this sampleGet the exhibitor and attendee list →
Official lists: Exhibitors
Ligna: common questions
When and where is Ligna 2027?
Ligna 2027 runs 10–14 May 2027 in Hanover, Germany, at Hannover Exhibition Grounds.
How much does Ligna cost?
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Who attends Ligna?
The organizer reports that 93% of 2025 visitors were trade visitors, and 60% of them held management positions. 56% of visitors came from abroad, led by Poland, Italy and Austria. Buyers come from forestry, sawmilling, industrial production, furniture and construction, and from craft businesses.
Is there an exhibitor list for Ligna?
Yes. The organizer publishes the exhibitor list on Deutsche Messe exhibitor search. 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries at the 2025 edition (organizer final report). No 2027 figure published yet.
Can I get the attendee list for Ligna?
Organizers rarely publish one. EarlyHall builds it from public sources: exhibitor and speaker pages and social posts, plus the event app when you give us access. Each person is tagged with their role at the event and the source we found them in, and a listing is never presented as confirmed attendance. Lists start at $349 per event.
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