Frankfurt Book Fair is the global marketplace for printed and digital content. In 2025, the Philippines is the guest country with the motto "The imagination peoples the air"

• Date: October 15-19, 2025
• Location: Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main

Donaueschingen Festival is the oldest and most traditional festival for New Music worldwide and stand for experimental forms of contemporary music and sound art.

• Date: October 16-19, 2025
• Location: Donaueschingen, Germany

Since 2002, the international trade fair Music China in Shanghai has been the largest platform in Asia for musical instruments, accessories, and music trends.

• Date: October 22-25, 2025
• Location: Shanghai, China

How can we study properly? How can digital tools help us? And how can teachers develop individual teaching strategies for their students?

• Date: November 29, 2025
• Location: Mannheim University of Music, Germany

Further information:

Format: two lectures as in-person events and live streams, as well as an in-person workshop.

• Lecture by Prof. em. Dr. med. Eckart Altenmüller: “Neuroscientific foundations of musical learning”
• Lecture by Kirstin Thielemann: “Practicing and making music with apps and gamification”
• Workshop with Corina Nastoll: “Practicing is easy! Ideas for designing creative learning paths in instrumental lessons”

Registration deadline: November 24, 2025

Tickets and information: Here

The most important Event in the book and media industry connects readers, authors, publishers, and media from around the world.

• Date: March 19-22, 2026
• Location: Leipzig, Germany

International meeting point for musicians and instrument makers showcasing handcrafted string, brass, and woodwind instruments as well as keyboard instruments. Concerts, masterclasses, and numerous workshops provide an entertaining and informative supporting program.

• Date: April 24-26, 2026
• Location: Nürnberg, Germany

The German Orchestra Day is considered the industry gathering for orchestras and management in German-speaking countries. As a platform for professional development and dialogue, it addresses both current and fundamental topics concerning orchestras.

• Date: May 09-11, 2026
• Location: Berlin, Germany

The vocal music scene comes together at chor.com: workshops, exchange, and inspiration for choir directors, music teachers, and singers of all genres.

• Date: October 01-04, 2026
• Location: Leipzig, Germany