Trade show · Essen, Germany · Major show

EQUITANA 2027

Pet Supply · Sporting goods and equipment · Animals, Animal Breeding

Dates18–24 Mar 2027Dates announced · read on equitana.com · checked 11 Nov 2026
VenueMesse EssenEssen, Germany · where the 2021 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Irregular · 7 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on equitana.com on 11 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
750in 2021, organiser's figure
Visitors
208,000in 2021, organiser's figure
Floor space
90,000 sqm.in 2011, organiser's figure
Editions on record
7first in 2009

About EQUITANA

WHY EXHIBIT AT THE EQUITANA?

The absolute number one of equestrian sports, the leading trade fair in Essen – here you can find dates and facts to help you with your decision for EQUITANA as the best platform to present your business. If you´re not in, you´re out!

From our listing of the 2021 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
202718–24 Mar 2027
Dates announced
Messe Essen
Essen, Germany
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202113–21 Mar 2021Messe Essen
Essen, Germany
750208,000
201514–22 Mar 2015Messe Essen
Essen, Germany
——
201316–24 Mar 2013Messe Essen
Essen, Germany
——
20121–3 Jun 2012Messe Essen
Essen, Germany
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201112–20 Mar 2011Messe Essen
Essen, Germany
861213,000
200914–22 Mar 2009Messe Essen
Essen, Germany
850207,000

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is EQUITANA?

18–24 Mar 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2021 edition was at Messe Essen, Essen, Germany. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Irregular, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2009.

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