Trade show · Hannover, Germany
LIGNA HANNOVER-World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries
Forestry · Woodworking
Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 11 May 2015
RunningSince 2011Biennial · 3 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 11 May 2015 at Messegelände. Check the organiser's site: ligna.de. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 1,700this edition, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 79,700this edition, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 3first in 2011
About LIGNA HANNOVER-World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries
The World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries LIGNA HANNOVER is the most international trade show of its kind worldwide. More than half of the exhibiting companies come from outside Germany.
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 May 2015 | Messegelände Hannover, Germany | 1,700 | 79,700 |
| 2013 | 6–10 May 2013 | Messegelände Hannover, Germany | 1,700 | 79,700 |
| 2011 | 30 May – 3 Jun 2011 | Messegelände Hannover, Germany | 1,700 | 79,700 |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is LIGNA HANNOVER-World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries?
The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 11 May 2015.
Where is it held?
The last edition we have was at Messegelände, Hannover, Germany.
How often does it take place?
Biennial, judging by the 3 editions on record since 2011.