Meet experts, discover trends, create experiences – leat con 26
For three days, Hamburg will become the hub for everything related to live events, stage production, AV, broadcast and IT within the experience technology sector. You can look forward to leading exhibitors, new technologies, a varied professional programme featuring workshops, demo rooms and live training sessions, as well as the chance to meet industry professionals face-to-face.
Pre-opening has begun: Secure one of 155 free connect passes for leat con 26 now.
Official ticket sales will start on 15 June.
To mark the 5th anniversary of leat, ticketing is kicking off with a special offer: 155 connect passes are available free of charge.
With the connect pass, you’ll have access to leat con 26 on all three days of the event. You can visit all the halls, experience open stages, discover workshop areas, visit demo rooms and network with exhibitors, experts and industry colleagues.
This is included:
leat con is not a traditional trade fair for a single sector. It is the Experience Technology Convention for everyone who makes technical experiences possible.
This is where live production, stage and event technology, AV integration, broadcast, and network and communication technologies come together. It is precisely at these intersections that new ideas, new workflows and new contacts emerge.
Full access to all halls, open stages, workshop areas, live training sessions, demo rooms and community events, including free drinks.
1 day: €29 early bird / €45 standard
3 days: €69 early bird / €99 standard
Access to all halls, stages, workshop areas, live training sessions, demo rooms and community events, including free drinks.
€249 early bird / €299 standard
Premium ticket including:
all benefits of the 3 days floor pass
2 masterclasses of your choice
1 side event focusing on a Hamburg tech highlight
Special guided tour with the leat team
3 meal vouchers (1 per day)
Limited-edition leat jumper
1 day: €15 / 3 days: €39
Discounted education ticket for students, school pupils and trainees. Includes all benefits of the floor pass. Proof of eligibility required upon purchase.
From the official ticket launch, ticket purchases will be accompanied by a limited-time goodie promotion. The goodies will change every two weeks and will be provided by selected leat-con exhibitors.
This offer is valid while stocks last.
Weeks 26 and 27: Monacor Bluetooth speaker
Weeks 28 and 29: Roll-top rucksack by Meyer Sound
Weeks 30 and 31: Huss 7-in-1 Rigger Multi-Tool
Weeks 32 and 33: Prolyte rigging helmet
Weeks 33 and 34: Zippo lighter from TBF Pyrotec
Weeks 35 and 36: Espresso machine by motionfiber
Weeks 37 and 38: Shure Goodie Set (bag, beanie, T-shirt and more)
Weeks 39 and 40: the iconic JB Moving Head USB stick.
Die wichtigsten Infos zum Ticketing
Official ticket sales will begin on 15 June 2026. From then on, the floor pass, backstage pass and next gen pass will be available.
From the official ticket launch, ticket purchases will be accompanied by a limited-time giveaway promotion. The giveaways will change every two weeks and will be provided by selected leat-con exhibitors.
The promotion is valid while stocks last.
Weeks 26 + 27: Monacor Bluetooth speaker
Weeks 28 + 29: Roll-top rucksack from Meyer Sound
Weeks 30 + 31: Huss 7-in-1 Rigger Multi Tool
Weeks 32 + 33: Prolyte rigging helmet
Weeks 33 + 34: Zippo lighter from TBF Pyrotec
Weeks 35 + 36: Espresso machine by motionfiber
Weeks 37 + 38: Shure Goodie Set (bag, beanie, T-shirt and more)
Weeks 39 + 40: the iconic JB Moving Head USB stick
Wie funktioniert die Goodie-Aktion?
Je nach Kaufzeitraum ist ein bestimmtes Goodie verfügbar, zum Beispiel ein Bluetooth-Lautsprecher, ein Rucksack, ein Rigger Multi Tool oder ein Schutzhelm. Die Goodies sind limitiert und gelten nur solange der Vorrat reicht.
Does the goodie promotion also apply to the connect pass?
No. The connect pass is already free of charge and forms part of the exclusive pre-opening.
Do I have to choose my goodie?
The goodie is offered as an add-on during the ticket purchase process. Simply select it as an additional item if you’d like to have it. Goodies can be collected from the relevant exhibitors at leat con.
The early-bird price for all tickets is valid from 15 June to 31 July 2026. After that, tickets can be purchased at the standard price.
Free 3-day access, limited to 155 places during the pre-opening; registration required.
The floor pass is ideal if you want to visit leat con 26 with flexibility. It’s perfect for trade visitors who want to meet exhibitors, get an overview of the market, experience products, attend programmes and network.
You decide how to structure your visit: one compact, focused day, or three days with more time for programmes, networking and professional development.
floor pass prices
1-day floor pass
€29 Early Bird
€45 Standard
Valid for one day of your choice
3-day floor pass
€69 Early Bird
€99 Standard
Valid for all three days of the event, from 6 to 8 October 2026
The floor pass is the standard ticket for leat con 26 and offers you much more than just entry to the exhibition. It grants you access to all halls, all open programme areas and the convention’s central, open educational sessions.
You can explore the entire venue, meet exhibitors, experience products first-hand, attend stage programmes and take part in selected sessions, subject to availability.
This is included in the floor pass
Access to all halls
With the floor pass, you gain access to Halls A1, A2 and A4 at Hamburg Messe. There you will find the exhibitors, themed zones and programme areas of leat con 26.
Access to the exhibition
Experience new products, systems and solutions first-hand. Talk to manufacturers, service providers, system integrators, planners and industry partners. The floor pass allows you to engage directly at the booths and throughout the exhibition area.
Access to all open stages
You can attend the open programme events at leat con 26, including talks, panels, community talks and insights on the convention stages. These include the live stage, community stage, tech stage, install stage and theatre stage, amongst others.
Access to workshop areas
The floor pass grants you access to the workshop areas at leat con 26. These focus on practical topics, technical applications and concrete insights from the industry. A separate selection process or registration is required.
Access to demo rooms
In the audio demo rooms, you can not only see technologies on display at the exhibition stand, but also experience them in action.
floor pass prices
1-day floor pass
€29 Early Bird
€45 Standard
Valid for one day of your choice
3-day floor pass
€15
Valid for one day of your choice
3-day Next Gen Pass
€39
Valid for all three days of the event, from 6 to 8 October 2026
69 Early Bird
€99 Standard
Valid for all three days of the event, from 6 to 8 October 2026
The backstage pass is the limited premium ticket for leat con 26. It is aimed at anyone who doesn’t just want to wander around the exhibition floor, but wishes to make the most of their visit for professional development, inspiration and special insights.
The backstage pass is ideal for those who wish to make the most of their visit. This includes professionals seeking further training, team leaders, the self-employed, experienced practitioners, those responsible for developing young talent, and anyone who wants to experience leat con not just as an event to attend, but as a genuine platform for professional development and networking.
It is particularly worthwhile if you are looking to gain specific knowledge and value exclusive programme elements.
backstage pass price
€249 Early Bird
€299 Standard
Limited to 200 tickets
Valid for all three days of the event, from 6 to 8 October 2026
With the backstage pass, you get everything included in the 3 days floor pass, plus curated offerings that are only available in limited numbers. You’ll gain access to selected masterclasses, a side event, a special guided tour with the leat team, catering and limited-edition merchandise.
The backstage pass is limited to 200 tickets.
Why the backstage pass is worth it
You’ll gain greater depth of knowledge
The masterclasses go beyond traditional stage presentations. They provide a space for specific topics, hands-on learning and deeper insights into working methods, technologies and creative processes.
You’ll secure places in limited-capacity sessions
Many of the special programme items have limited capacity. With the backstage pass, you can choose two masterclasses and one side event. Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.
You’ll experience technology beyond the exhibition floor
The side event takes you to a Hamburg tech highlight. This adds a behind-the-scenes perspective to your visit, giving you insights that go beyond the standard trade fair experience.
Catering is included
The backstage pass includes three meal vouchers, one per day of the event. This is particularly handy for an intensive three-day visit and makes planning your trip much more relaxed.
You’ll receive limited-edition leat merchandise
The backstage pass includes a limited-edition leat jumper in a range of sizes. This isn’t a standard giveaway, but part of the exclusive backstage experience.
You’ll turn your visit into a complete convention experience
The floor pass gives you access to leat con. The backstage pass turns this into a curated experience featuring professional development, networking, special venues and more personalised guidance.
This is included in the backstage pass
backstage pass price
€249 Early Bird
€299 Standard
Limited to 200 tickets
Valid for all three days of the event, from 6 to 8 October 2026
The next gen pass is a discounted ticket for school pupils, students and apprentices. It offers the same access as the floor pass, but at a reduced price.
This allows young talent to experience leat con 26, see technologies in action, attend the programme and make their first contacts in the industry.
Proof of school, university or apprenticeship status is required after purchase.
next gen pass prices
1 day next gen pass
€15
Valid for one day of your choice
3 days next gen pass
€39
Valid for all three days of the event, from 6 to 8 October 2026
We offer special rates for school groups, student groups or similar groups of 10 or more people.
Interested groups should please contact us at tickets@leatcon.com. We will then look into individual options, such as group rates, package deals or joint visits with additional on-site guidance.
leat con 26 offers school pupils, students and apprentices a practical insight into the working world behind live events, stage productions, media productions, AV projects and networked technical solutions.
They experience technologies not just in theory, but in direct application: on the exhibition floor, in demonstration rooms, at workshops, in live training sessions and through conversations with industry professionals.
For young talent, leat con is a place to gain a better understanding of professional fields, explore potential career paths and make initial contacts with companies, industry professionals and potential employers.
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