Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH
141,870 sqm
Indoor Space
11,200
Plenary Capacity
6,500
Banquet Capacity
41
Breakout Rooms
5
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH (KMK) is a premier event venue in Karlsruhe, Germany, operating both a state-of-the-art Trade Fair Centre and a large inner-city Convention Centre. It offers over 140,000 m2 of event space, including four exhibition halls, a glazed Events Hall, a Trade Fair Conference Centre, and various other meeting areas. KMK specializes in organizing and hosting trade fairs, conventions, concerts, symposia, and cultural events of all sizes, providing modern amenities, flexible spaces, and on-site catering. The company is committed to sustainability and accessibility.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Karlsruhe
Country
DE
Total Indoor Space
141,870 sqm
Max Plenary
11,200
Max Banquet
6,500
Breakout Rooms
41
Exhibition Halls
5
Airport Distance
33 min
Accessibility
70/10
Full Address
Festplatz 9, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, 76137, DE
Event Spaces & Rooms
8 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dm-arena | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Events Hall | event_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trade Fair Conference Centre | conference_centre | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konzerthaus (Large Hall) | auditorium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konzerthaus (Small Hall) | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Schwarzwaldhalle | multipurpose_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gartenhalle | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stadthalle | convention_centre | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
Messe Karlsruhe is committed to sustainable action, guided by the United Nations' sustainability goals. It focuses on sustainable management, event practices (resource efficiency, recycling, participation, education), and building technology/infrastructure (electricity, heating & cooling, waste, catering, mobility). Initiatives include charging infrastructure for e-vehicles, bicycle racks, a Nextbike cooperation, permeable outdoor surfaces, green areas with 120 trees and 800 shrubs, and an innovative lighting concept and photovoltaic system for the renovated Stadthalle.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
11 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of the City of Karlsruhe, which is significantly involved in its development and financing. This municipal ownership implies potential for government grants, subsidies, or Convention Bureau (CVB) support for events, as evidenced by the city's 'loss compensation' mentioned in past revenue reports.
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 33 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 5
- Breakout Rooms
- 41
- Indoor Space
- 141,870 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Karlsruhe, Germany
Europe — Western Europe
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
5 Apr 2026