Exhibition · Cologne, Germany · Major show
gamescom 2012
Also known as gamescom - Cologne
Dates15–19 Aug 2012This edition has ended
RunningSince 2009Annual · 9 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2012 edition. It has ended. See gamescom's current page for the next dates.
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 500in 2011, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 250,000in 2011, organiser's figure
- Floor space
- 120,000 sqm.in 2011, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 9first in 2009
About gamescom
The world's largest trade fair and event highlight for interactive games and entertainment
For trade visitors
gamescom is Europe’s epicenter for games and gamers. The entire industry will be presenting itself not only to the general public at the trade fair, but also to trade visitors in particular. Take advantage of Europe's leading B2B entertainment trade fair—and thus a central sales and media platform for the industry—for your business success.
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 23–29 Aug 2027 Dates announced | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2020 | 26–29 Aug 2020 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2015 | 21–25 Aug 2015 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2014 | 21–25 Aug 2014 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–25 Aug 2013 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2012 | 15–19 Aug 2012 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
| 2011 | 17–21 Aug 2011 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | 500 | 250,000 |
| 2010 | 18–22 Aug 2010 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | 450 | 245,000 |
| 2009 | 19–23 Aug 2009 | Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center Cologne, Germany | — | — |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.