What exactly is the WM Workshop Trade Fair in Berlin?
The WM Workshop Trade Fair Berlin 2026 is a bit like a class reunion for the independent automotive sector: everything related to passenger car and commercial vehicle parts, tyres, wheels, paint, bodywork, tools and workshop equipment comes together here. The organiser is WM SE, one of Europe’s major vehicle parts wholesalers. Spread across several halls, hundreds of exhibitors present their products, concepts and services—from vehicle lifts and diagnostic devices to spanners and complete workshop concepts.
The trade fair is deliberately positioned as an event “all about the workshop”: alongside product launches, there are live demonstrations, expert forums, training sessions, e-mobility topics, software demos, and a supporting programme with catering, entertainment and bonus promotions. According to the organiser, all workshop fairs combined feature more than 320 exhibitors and thousands of visitors—Berlin is one of the four main locations in the series.
When and where will WM Workshop Trade Fair Berlin 2026 take place?
The WM Workshop Trade Fair Berlin will take place in 2026 from Friday, April 24, to Sunday, April 26, 2026. The venue is the Berlin ExpoCenter City, or the Berlin ExpoCenter City / Entrance Hub 27 South at the Messegelände am Funkturm.
Opening hours on the three days are roughly 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Friday and Sunday) and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday. The venue is easy to reach by S-Bahn and U-Bahn, bus and, of course, by car; the Funkturm/Messedamm area has been an established trade fair location in Berlin for years.
You can get tickets for WM Workshop Trade Fair Berlin via the official WM Workshop Trade Fairs website. There you can usually register as a customer or trade visitor, manage admission tickets and any vouchers, and download information on highlights, exhibitor lists and hall plans in advance.
What makes the WM Workshop Trade Fair so special?
Unlike classic “car shows”, the WM Workshop Trade Fair is 100% geared towards professionals from car and commercial vehicle workshops, paint and body shops, fleets, trade and training—with a focus on hands-on practice, technology and business. The Berlin fair is one of Europe’s largest workshop trade fairs and is considered a must-attend date within the independent aftermarket scene.
On the show floor you’ll find not only the big names in the industry (from parts manufacturers and oil brands to tyre and diagnostics specialists), but also WM SE’s own brands and workshop concepts, such as repstar, monochrom and the various workshop systems. Add to that live demos on vehicles, expert talks on diagnostics, e-mobility, high-voltage systems or calibration, as well as dedicated areas for paint and bodywork.
Another difference: many exhibitors use the fair for exclusive deals, trade fair prices and bonus promotions. If you want to get your workshop in shape or invest, you can plan very concretely here—from a new tyre changer and wheel alignment systems to a complete lift.
Who is WM Workshop Trade Fair Berlin 2026 worth it for?
The fair is officially a trade-only event, so access is generally limited to commercial visitors. It’s especially worthwhile for:
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Owners and decision-makers from independent car and commercial vehicle workshops, paint and body shops, fleets and vehicle pools,
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Service managers, master technicians and parts managers who help decide on investments and processes,
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Apprentices and vocational school classes who want to experience the industry live and make contacts,
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Suppliers and partners from the automotive aftermarket who want an overview of trends and competitors.
Especially for businesses from Berlin, Brandenburg and the surrounding federal states, WM Workshop Trade Fair Berlin is the perfect opportunity to have practically the entire industry “on site” over a weekend—including personal contact with field sales, key account and technical support. Reviews of previous years report packed halls, in-depth conversations and a very hands-on atmosphere.
What can I expect on site?
A typical trade fair day often starts with a walk through the halls. Many visitors head first to “their” main suppliers to check out what’s new and clear up open questions. From there, it’s on to specialist stands: diagnostics, exhaust, A/C service, e-mobility, tyres & wheels, paint, body systems, business organisation, software, occupational safety. Exhibitors don’t just present products statically, but often in live demos—fault diagnosis on the vehicle, body damage, smart repair, paint build-up or lifting technology are demonstrated on the spot.
In parallel, there are expert forums and technical presentations covering, for example, new legal requirements, driver assistance systems, high-voltage topics or opportunities in the fleet and commercial vehicle business. The programme is usually scheduled so you can set your priorities: either “product shopping” at the stands or deep-dive sessions in the forum—or a mix of both.
In between, catering islands, prize draws, apprentice areas and entertainment provide variety. Many businesses deliberately use the fair as a team event: travel in together in the morning, set focus areas throughout the day, meet up again at the end and go out for dinner in the city.
Stay at the Little BIG Hotels
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For your trade fair visit, we’ve set up a special offer: with the discount code LBH_WM26 you’ll get 5% off your stay during the WM Workshop Trade Fair 2026. If you’re travelling with your team or need to accommodate several fitters, colleagues or partner businesses: from 5 rooms you can easily request a group booking with us.
The exhibition grounds in west Berlin are very well connected: you can reach the ExpoCenter City via the S-Bahn (e.g. Messe Süd/Westkreuz), the U2 (Kaiserdamm or Theodor-Heuss-Platz) or various bus lines. And if you need to be quick, you can get there by taxi or Uber from almost all of our little BIG hotels in around 20 to 30 minutes, straight to the exhibition halls.
Especially if you’re coming with a team or family, it can be worth combining WM Workshop Trade Fair Berlin with a short capital-city trip: trade fair and deal talks by day, Berlin by night—from Kurfürstendamm and the Spree to the neighbourhoods of Kreuzberg, Neukölln or Schöneberg. That way, WM Workshop Trade Fair Berlin 2026 becomes not just a must-attend technical date, but a varied weekend where you take home inspiration, product know-how and a bit of big-city buzz all at once.
