Press information of spoga+gafa

spoga+gafa, the leading global trade fair for garden lifestyle and BBQs, will present itself with a revised concept in Cologne from 22 to 24 June 2026. Under the title "growing forward", the trade fair is bundling the innovations with which it is responding to the dynamic market developments, changed consumer behaviour and the demands in modern trade fairs. The concept was drawn up in close cooperation with the industry.

spoga+gafa – the world's leading trade fair for garden lifestyle and BBQ – is starting a new chapter in 2026. With ‘Object.Europe’, a curated format is being created in Hall 9 that showcases European outdoor design at the highest level. Angelika Müller, editor of the premium lifestyle magazine H.O.M.E. and a renowned voice in the international design and architecture

High international presence and clear focus on the future

How is life outdoors changing? Which products and trends are determining the design of gardens, terraces and balconies? Under the top theme Design Gardens, spoga+gafa will highlight the garden lifestyle innovations from 24 to 26 June. The biggest garden and BBQ trade fair in the world will present the latest solutions for outdoor furniture and garden accessories, garden tools and supplies as well

Cologne will once again be the international meeting point of the garden and BBQ industry from 24 to 26 June 2025. Exhibitors from all over the globe will present themselves to a global trade audience at spoga+gafa. In addition to the extensive product show, a diversified event programme with new stages, trendsetting special events and trusted get-togethers awaits the visitors.   Thematic

How is life outdoors changing? Which trends are determining the design of gardens, terraces and balconies? From 24 to 26 June spoga+gafa will be presenting the latest garden lifestyle innovations. The current outdoor furniture, accessories, lighting and shading solutions will then be presented at the biggest garden and BBQ trade fair in the world. This year the focus is on the theme "Design Gardens". It examines forward-looking design trends of the garden industry.

In a challenging market environment there is ongoing high demand from the exhibitors for spoga+gafa. The biggest garden and BBQ trade fair in the world is being staged with a new schedule from Tuesday to Thursday, 24 to 26 June 2025, this year and 90 percent of last year's exhibition space has already been booked.

"Design Gardens" addresses two topics: Current trends in product design as well as garden design

Interview with Sebastian Rosito, Vice President Trade Fair Management, and Claudia Maurer, Director of spoga+gafa, about the results of the early bird phase and the plans for spoga+gafa 2025.

In her capacity as Director, Claudia Maurer has been running spoga+gafa since 1 November 2024. After 15 years in the USA, the 47-year-old is now returning to Germany and provides insights into her motivation for managing the world's largest garden and BBQ trade fair in Cologne - as well as her personal experiences and changes. The next spoga+gafa will take place from 24-26 June 2025.