When does the KUNST.HANDWERK.DESIGN. fair take place?

The fair takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Novotel Hildesheim.

What are the opening hours of the fair?

On Saturday, the fair is open from 1 PM to 6 PM. On Sunday, visitors can attend the exhibition from 10 AM to 6 PM.

How much is the entrance fee?

The entrance fee for adults is 5 euros. Children up to 18 years and students have free admission.

What can be seen at the fair?

About 45 workshops and studios show jewelry, ceramics, porcelain, wood, paper, textiles, metal, leather, glass, photo collages, and other contemporary craft and design works.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is Novotel Hildesheim, Bahnhofsallee 38, 31134 Hildesheim.

Are there special young talents to discover?

Yes. In a special area, award-winning graduates of the graduates @ KUNST.HANDWERK.DESIGN. present works from the Faculty of Design of HAWK.

KUNST.HANDWERK.DESIGN. Hildesheim 2026

Name: Fair KUNST.HANDWERK.DESIGN.
Start: 2026-10-17T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Novotel Hildesheim

Craft as an aesthetic experience: KUNST.HANDWERK.DESIGN. in Hildesheim

On October 17 and 18, 2026, the Novotel Hildesheim transforms into a vibrant venue for contemporary craft and sophisticated design. Around 45 workshops and studios present extraordinary works made of jewelry, ceramics, porcelain, wood, paper, textiles, metal, leather, glass, and other materials. Since 1958, the fair has stood for quality design, personal encounters, and appreciation of handcrafted unique pieces.

Material, form, and craftsmanship precision

The exhibition atmosphere thrives on the immediate dialogue between material and form. Handwoven table runners, blankets, and scarves meet meter goods made on a handloom, finely crafted jewelry, photo collages, wooden objects, and ceramic works. In the workshop observation, it becomes visible how surfaces, proportions, and signs of use develop their own aesthetic language.

People behind the works

At the center are the designers themselves. Visitors engage in conversation with the exhibitors, learn more about work processes, and discover the cultural significance of traditional crafts in contemporary form. This personal mediation makes the fair a special art experience between exhibition, trade fair, and cultural education.

Young design in the special area

A special emphasis is placed on the award graduates @ KUNST.HANDWERK.DESIGN., which the association grants together with the Faculty of Design of HAWK at the Hildesheim site. The award-winning graduates present works that deal with sustainability, new ways of living together, learning spaces for children, social transformation processes, and appreciation of materials.

A meeting point for art lovers and design enthusiasts

The fair connects applied arts, professional crafts, and practical design. Unique pieces and small series show how closely function, material awareness, and artistic attitude can be interconnected. The listed Novotel provides an atmospheric setting in which aesthetic experience arises directly from closeness to the objects.

The KUNST.HANDWERK.DESIGN. fair invites you to discover extraordinary design with all senses and to engage directly with the people behind the works. Those who appreciate craftsmanship quality, sustainable materials, and individual design language will find inspiration, personal encounters, and special pieces for everyday life. A visit enriches cultural perception and makes contemporary craft tangible.