New Trade Fair Launches This Fall in Cologne

A new trade fair for premium interior design will be launched in autumn 2025 with the inaugural edition of idd cologne. Parallel to the trade fair, the accompanying urban event program idd cologne downtown will invite visitors to experience design across the entire city of Cologne from October 26-29, 2025.

More than 25 partners – ranging from established furniture stores and showrooms to creative pop-ups and design boutiques – have already signed up for the initiative, which is set to transform Cologne into a buzzing design destination.

The event is positioned as an exclusive platform for the residential, hospitality and contract segments of the interior design market. Centered around its key theme, Shaping Homes & Hospitality, the new trade fair is an invitation to rediscover interiors in private residences and commercial spaces as holistic design concepts. And this is the idea that idd cologne downtown picks up on: The new format is designed to strategically expand idd cologne, taking it beyond the trade fair grounds and into the city. Cologne will be transformed into a stage for design experiences and stimulating conversations.

“The launch of idd cologne will give the furniture hotspot Cologne a new industry platform that brings the diversity and quality of the premium international interior design market to life. idd cologne downtown is the perfect extension to this concept. It takes the inspiration from the trade fair and injects it into the city,” explains Maik Fischer, idd cologne’s director.

Trends, talks and promotions are coming to the city of Cologne
The participating retailers and creative businesses will showcase their latest collections, new launches and design ideas. They include Becker Interior, Biomöbel Johannes Genske, Bretz Store, Denisoberender Design, Designpost, Eiting Räume, Goldkant, Machwerkhaus, Markanto, Pfannes & Virnich, Qvest Shop and Stoll Wohnen + Objekt.

To accompany the product premieres and special promotions, a program of inspiring design talks is planned – featuring a diverse line-up aimed at both the trade audience and design-savvy visitors. Some of the participating partners will start their programs the weekend before the trade fair opens, signalling the launch of the autumn design season in the cathedral city.

“idd cologne downtown will take interior design into the beating heart of the city – the streets, store windows and interiors. The new format is an invitation to join an open dialogue between specialist retailers, manufacturers, creative professionals and consumers,” says Dick Spierenburg, idd cologne’s creative director.

Celebrating design – with music, drinks and conversations
To round off the downtown program, varied evening events are planned: Networking get-togethers, parties and cocktail receptions will set the scene for conversations in a stylish and inspiring ambience. The line-up of urban events will transform interior design into an experience – for the industry, the city and design lovers from across the world.

idd cologne is a trade fair aimed at interior design professionals. On the last day of the event, it will also open its doors to private visitors with a passion for design. During the preceding days, design enthusiasts will be able to obtain tickets to the trade fair from retailers participating in idd cologne downtown, giving them exclusive access to the flagship industry event before other members of the public. The urban event program idd cologne downtown is open to everyone – both industry professionals and design-loving consumers.

Visit www.idd-cologne.com/en/ for updated information on the program as details become available.