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A specialized B2C and B2B trade fair focused exclusively on headphones and portable audio equipment. Hosted at the historic Zeche Zollverein, it allows audiophiles to test premium gear from 50+ brands in a quiet, dedicated listening environment.
Exhibitor mix: The show floor is primarily categorized by major audio distributors (e.g., audioNEXT, headphone.shop) rather than geographic zones, showcasing global brands like Sennheiser, Stax, and Hifiman.
WORLD OF HEADPHONES Essen is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — WORLD OF HEADPHONES Essen 2027 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
Oktogon Zeche ZollvereinMultipurpose · 1,200 m² · 1 halls · ~750 people
A former cooling tower transformed into a 1,200 sqm event space on the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein in Essen. The glass-and-steel building features modern, industrial architecture with a 14-meter ceiling height, specializing in conferences, exhibitions, gala events, and presentations with a 900 sqm ground floor and upper-level rooms.
📍 Gelsenkirchener Str. 181, 45309 Essen, Germany
Operated by Interartes GmbH
Organizer
HIGH END SOCIETY Service GmbHSubsidiary · Wuppertal, Germany · Founded 1995
Operational subsidiary that plans, organizes, and implements international trade fairs and exhibitions for high-end audio and video technology.
Exhibitor list
63 companies are exhibiting at WORLD OF HEADPHONES Essen. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 63.
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Why people attend
Audiophiles and retail buyers attend to compare high-fidelity portable audio systems side-by-side, access exclusive listening rooms, and network with key European distributors of global hi-fi brands.
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