Prolight+Sound Show No Longer Going Forward

According to a letter from Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, the Prolight+Sound trade show is over.

In late October, it was announced that Prolight+Sound, at one time one of the biggest events on the trade show calendar, would be folded into the Light+Building, the trade fair for lighting and building technology. At the time, Messe Frankfurt said it was "responding to the current challenges facing Prolight+Sound, which have arisen from the registration status after the early bird booking period expired and the varying moods within the industry. Against this backdrop, it is not possible to hold a stand-alone event that would be satisfactory for all parties involved."

The letter, sent to industry businesses, states:

"Over the past few weeks, we have held many conversations and conducted an in-depth review of how we can shape the future of Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt. Unfortunately, it has become clear that there is insufficient demand for a separate Prolight + Sound themed area within the upcoming Light+Building 2026 to successfully implement such an area and offer exhibitors and visitors the added value they have come to expect. For this reason, we have made the difficult decision to no longer hold Prolight+Sound in Frankfurt in the future.

"However, some of the Prolight+Sound exhibitors who were offered participation in the themed area have already decided to present their products and solutions directly in the appropriate product areas at Light+Building in the future. There, they will reach architecture and lighting design firms in particular, but also specialists in building technology, electrical installation and facility management.

"Although Prolight+Sound will unfortunately no longer be held in Frankfurt, the brand remains an important part of our international trade fair portfolio -- including the recently announced premiere of Prolight+Sound Bangkok in 2026 and the growing Prolight+Sound Guangzhou, which recently attracted over 2,200 exhibitors and 110,000 visitors."

Prolight+Sound seemingly entered into a period of decline as ISE, held in Barcelona in January, grew by leaps and bounds. This year's ISE will take place February 3-6.