LIGNA 2027 Hanover: Woodworking Fair Guide & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
LIGNA is the world’s leading trade fair for woodworking and forestry machinery. It runs every two years in Hanover, and the 2027 edition takes place from 10 to 14 May 2027, Monday to Friday, followed by 14 to 18 May 2029. From 2027 the show moves off the Ascension Day week, a change many exhibitors asked for. Recent editions brought together about 1,500 exhibitors from roughly 50 countries and more than 80,000 visitors (estimate).
For anyone selling to furniture makers, sawmills, panel producers or timber-construction firms, LIGNA is where investment plans are made.
LIGNA 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Woodworking machinery |
| Venue | Hannover Exhibition Grounds |
| City and country | Hanover, Germany |
| Next edition | 10–14 May 2027 (Mon–Fri); then 14–18 May 2029 |
| Frequency | Biennial (odd years) |
| Does it move? | No. Always Hanover, odd years. From 2027 it moves off the Ascension Day week. |
| Scale | ~1,500 exhibitors from ~50 countries; ~80,000+ visitors (estimate) |
| Organiser | Deutsche Messe with VDMA Woodworking Machinery |
| Typical ticket price | ~€35–45/day online (estimate) |
| Event app / platform | LIGNA app / online exhibitor search |
| Website | ligna.de |
What LIGNA covers
- Woodworking machinery and tools
- Sawmill, forestry and timber processing
- Panel production (MDF, particleboard)
- Furniture and interior-construction manufacturing
- Surface technology and finishing
- Timber construction and prefab housing
Automation, robotics and timber construction for sustainable buildings are central themes.
Where it takes place
LIGNA is always at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, in odd years. It is organised by Deutsche Messe together with VDMA Woodworking Machinery.
Who attends LIGNA
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture manufacturers and joineries | Machines, automation | Core buyers |
| Sawmills and wood-panel producers | Capacity and efficiency | High-value investments |
| Carpentry and timber-construction firms | Prefab and CNC | Growing segment |
| Engineers and production managers | Technical evaluation | Recommend purchases |
| Machinery dealers | Brands and territories | Channel |
CNC woodworking machine with a suction table. Photo: Elma Verhouden, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Tickets
Prices for 2027 are not published. Past day tickets were around €35–45 online (estimate).
LIGNA app and exhibitor search
Deutsche Messe offers online exhibitor search and an app for LIGNA with hall plans and the programme. They help with the visit. They give no view of which manufacturers are coming and no export with contacts.
How to prospect LIGNA
- Segment exhibitors into primary processing (sawmills, panels) and secondary processing (furniture, joinery).
- List furniture manufacturers and timber-construction firms in your target countries.
- Identify owners and production managers. Many are family-run, so decisions sit at the top.
- Use the new weekday dates. Monday to Friday means more trade visitors and fewer holiday gaps.
- Track machinery deals over months in your CRM.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Leading global show in its niche | Biennial |
| Investment-minded audience | Narrow niche |
| New dates avoid the public-holiday week | Hanover hotels |
Frequently asked questions
When is LIGNA 2027?
From 10 to 14 May 2027 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds.
Why did LIGNA change its dates?
From 2027 LIGNA moves off the Ascension Day week so the show runs on regular weekdays.
Who organises LIGNA?
Deutsche Messe with VDMA Woodworking Machinery.
Can I get the LIGNA exhibitor list?
The online search does not export contacts. An enriched list adds decision-makers and company data.
Get your LIGNA list ready
The woodworking industry plans investments around LIGNA. For an enriched list of exhibitors and buyers, get in touch through the Prospector home page.
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Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: MariaMacy, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Woodworking machinery exhibition at LIGNA 2017 in Hanover.
- In-article image: Photo: Elma Verhouden, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. CNC woodworking machine with a suction table.
