SHOW PREVIEW: OUTDOOR LIVING
O
ver the three days of spoga+gafa, exhibitors from all over the globe will present their new products and trends
for the coming season. The trade fair additionally offers a wide-ranging programme comprising special areas, guided tours, networking events and interactive formats for the trade and industry.
“spoga+gafa thrives on inspiration, personal exchange and new ideas for the garden industry. With our strategic further development, we are creating additional experience formats that bring the people, brands and themes even closer together. The visitors can look forward to a vibrant combination between business, community and experience,” says Claudia Maurer, Director of spoga+gafa.
New special focus areas With the special area ‘Grow Anywhere - How city gardening transforms every living space’, spoga+gafa 2026 is demonstrating how even small outdoor spaces can be transformed into green havens. Four differently decorated balcony and terrace concepts present creative solutions for urban living spaces and provide concrete inspiration for product range design and POS presentation. The spotlight is on topics like biodiversity, self-sufficiency and sustainable outdoor living. The area will be complemented by balcony talks and discussion rounds on modern city gardening. A further new feature is the experience area ‘Outdoor Adventure’, which emotionally showcases outdoor lifestyle and leisure activities. The emphasis is on inspiration, community and a professional exchange. The centrepiece of the area is a converted campervan under the motto ‘Road to Outdoor Adventure’,
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SPOGA+GAFA 2026 PRESENTS A DIVERSIFIED EVENT AND
SPECIALISED PROGRAMME Cologne will once again become the international meeting point of the garden lifestyle industry from 22nd to 24th June 2026. With new special areas, stages and interactive formats, spoga+gafa 2026 is expanding its event and specialised programme. The focus lies on the current developments in digitalisation, AI, outdoor living, city gardening and BBQ.
converted in collaboration with
deinraus.de. On an integrated stage, industry experts will discuss current developments in the outdoor market on the “Green Chair”, complemented by international panels.
Clear the stage for future themes and entertainment With the ‘Digital Garden’, spoga+gafa 2026 is creating a special exhibition area for the first time for digital solutions for the brick-and- mortar trade and eCommerce. On the Digital Garden Stage, topics such as AI applications, digital sales channels, marketplaces, ads, conversion and examples of best practice take centre stage. The new stage particularly addresses trading companies and brands, who are addressing the current changes in digital sales.
The Pitmaster Stage brings well- known BBQ creators and grill professionals to the stage. The visitors can look forward to BBQ shows and talks with the BBQ community. The current line-up includes Dirk Ludwig, Jannik Vinke ‘Der Grilltyp’ (the Grill Guy), Marcel Felix ‘BBQlicate’, Christina Becher ‘Löffel & Licht’ (Spoon & Light),
the BBQ Crew from Sauerland, Marco Greulich ‘BBQFlavors’, Tom Heinzle, Klaus Breinig and Tommy Madel ‘Sir Grillalot’. Camillo ‘Don Caruso’ Tomanek is responsible for organising the programme. In the outdoor area between Halls 7 and 8, ‘Pit & Pitch - Eat. Play. Stay.’, a new activity area for barbecuing, sports and outdoor lifestyle, is being created. Inspired by the US American tailgating concept, the area combines communal grilling with sporting activities and a community atmosphere.
Theme-based tours of the fair In the scope of the established guided tours, the participants are offered a concise overview of selected trends, innovations and exhibitors at spoga+gafa 2026. The free tours offer guidance and a direct exchange with exhibitors and industry experts.
Industry events Prime BBQ Night – The Prime BBQ Night that traditionally brings the first day of the fair to a close is returning to the Rheinterrassen in Cologne. This event unites networking with culinary highlights and a view of Cologne Cathedral.
VDG Happy Hour powered by spoga+gafa – The VDG is once again inviting industry professionals to network with the garden centre industry. The event offers scope for personal dialogues and forging new contacts, directly at the fairgrounds. APAC/EU Outdoor Living
Forum – Organised by H&L Solutions GmbH, the forum brings representatives from the industry, trade and institutions from China and Europe together to discuss current industry trends, exchange new ideas and explore future business potential in the Outdoor Living section. 11th BHB Garden Summit – The BHB Garden Summit offers experts and decision-makers from the garden market an opportunity for a professional exchange. IVG & BHB Garden Party powered by spoga+gafa – This year the IVG and BHB are hosting a joint evening event, offering an opportunity for networking and a personal exchange within the industry.
• For further information and to purchase a ticket for this year’s event, please visit the exhibition’s official website at
www.spogagafa.com.
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Photograpy: Koelnmesse / spoga+gafa
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