The leading event of the tube and tube processing industry
Tube presents trade visitors with the latest technological advancements in the tube and pipe industry. It covers all levels in the supply chain. These span from raw materials and manufacturing to testing and trading later on. The product line-up includes pipes and fittings. It also features machinery for pipe manufacturing, process technology tools and related wares. Measuring, testing and control technology, profiles and associated equipment are included as well.
The international trade fair entered the industry in 1988. It proved to be so vital for the manufacturing industry that it has successfully replicated the format globally. There are Tube events in Southeast Asia, China, Russia, India, and the Middle East. Tube is where supply meets demand, and what is on offer is of the highest quality. It is the perfect platform to conduct business, regardless of where in the processing chain you are operating. To secure a high ROI and get qualified leads, sign up for the matching service at Tube.
Tube 2026
Tube 2026 will take place from 13.04.2026 to 17.04.2026. It will take place at Messe Düsseldorf as a face-to-face trade fair alongside the 2026 edition of Wire.
Accommodation
Organisers predict a spike in attendance, so begin looking for the most acceptable discount rates for trade fair hotels as soon as possible. Trade Fair Trips Ltd will help you navigate the diverse options available. Hotel offers for Tube are varied in location, price range and access to public transport.
We reduce the hours needed to find the right one and present you with a bespoke list of the best options based on your criteria. In a single workday to boot. All you need to do is send us a price range, and you can expect your online hotel booking for Tube the next day.
Likewise, we offer additional services to our clients on the ground. These include booking a meeting room in advance. We are here to assist you every step of the way.
On foot:
45 mins when travelling from Dusseldorf Airport
Not advisable when travelling from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
By car:
10 mins when travelling from Dusseldorf Airport
10 mins when travelling from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
By public transport:
20 mins when travelling from Dusseldorf Airport
30 mins when travelling from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)
Hotels near Tube
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the Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | 43.34 | Köln | from € 466.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Mercure Hotel Dusseldorf City Center | 7.6 | Düsseldorf | from € 289.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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NH Koln Altstadt | 43 | Köln | from € 411.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Holiday Inn Express Duesseldorf - City North, an IHG Hotel | 4.4 | Düsseldorf | from € 181.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Hotel am Augustinerplatz | 48.9 | Köln | from € 552.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Clayton Hotel Dusseldorf City Center | 5.7 | Düsseldorf | from € 356.50 EUR | Book Now | |
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Dorint An der Messe Koln | 43.2 | Köln | from € 476.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Pullman Cologne | 42.46 | Köln | from € 616.00 EUR | Book Now | |
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Maritim Hotel Dusseldorf | 3.5 | Düsseldorf | from € 405.67 EUR | Book Now | |
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Mercure Hotel Duisburg City | 21.8 | Duisburg | from € 274.25 EUR | Book Now |
The Tube takes place every two years in Düsseldorf, Germany. Editions run for a total of five days at the start of spring–this is usually at the end of March and beginning of April. Tube shares a stage at Messe Düsseldorf with another specialised trade fair for components, Wire. Both events occur in even years and are available to trade visitors. Messe Düsseldorf GmbH serves as the official organiser. The event receives generous support from the International Tube Association (ITA).
The day’s events are scheduled between 09:00 and 18:00. The exception is the last day, which wraps up earlier at 16:30. Do you need to rent a car to make it to the exhibition grounds? You can opt for such an option, as Messe Düsseldorf is easily accessible by car. It also features access to the tram and bus service – a convenient and efficient way to commute daily.
Tube always generates significant business leads. There is a 97% satisfaction rate among trade visitors. The attendance numbers are also very satisfying.
The most recent edition featured more than 1200 international exhibitors. It also featured nearly 30,000 trade visitors. It provides excellent visibility for your brand. Visitors represent all continents of the world. Most represent European markets such as Italy and France. They attend to conduct purchases and establish partnerships.
There is a growing involvement of markets in the East, including India and China. The audience is diverse, as buyers represent diverse industries. Among them are automotive, chemicals, energy, electrical, iron and construction.
Tube 2022
Tube 2022 coincided with Wire and METAV 2022 and marked the successful restart of the events. The three live trade fairs took place between 20.06.2022 and 24.06.2022 in Messe Dusseldorf. The edition received 1,822 exhibitors from over 50 countries. Tube 2022 featured high statistics. This included 70% of the attending, confirming their presence for the next rendition. An analogical number of visitors also travelled abroad to visit the restart editions. This resulted in the fairs featuring attendees from 140 nations, with 75% of them being decision-making executives. Wire and Tube 2022 featured a total exhibition space of 93,000 m2.
Tube 2024
Tube and Wire 2024 took place as live trade fairs between 15.04.2024 and 19.04.2024. They received over 2,700 exhibitors from 65 nations. The event space spanned more than 119,000 m2.
What Are People Saying?
- “It is a privilege to take part in the show. It is the biggest fair in the world and every year it is like refreshing yourself with the latest updates in the business. This year, we also focus on American and Australian contacts,” – Sunil Shewaramani, K.D Industries Inc., General Manager, United Arab Emirates;
- “It is very busy, but we didn't expect anything else. We participate at the Tube for years and the fair is extremely well organized as we are used to. It seems to me that there is much to catch up with in terms of industrial production in this region, and hopefully we will benefit from that,” – Gerhard Berger, SSC Anlagenbau GmbH, Senior Consultant, Austria;
- “In general we meet existing and potential customers. Especially for international contacts, the Tube is perfect. We make more than 60% in sales outside of Europe, so the international aspect of the Tube is very important for us,” – Jörg Busch, IMS Messsysteme GmbH, General Manager Global Sales & Project, Rohrmesssysteme, Deutschland.
