Maker Faire

March 12, 2026- Maker Faire is a family-friendly festival that focuses on crafting, building, inventing, experimenting, learning, recycling, inspiring, and above all, having fun.

The festival for innovation, creativity, and technology

Maker Faire Hannoverhas established itself as one of the most important platforms for innovation and STEM education in the German-speaking world and is considered an innovation highlight for the Hannover regionand beyond. The event is held under the patronage of Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology, and Space. "Maker Faire shows what is possible when people share their ideas – and it encourages us to shape the future together," emphasizes Regional President Steffen Krach, who has opened Maker Faire Hannover as ambassador in recent years.

Crafting, building, inventing, experimenting, learning, and inspiring – that's what Maker Faire is all about. This is where tech nerds, digital talents, and professionals come together in a creative and relaxed environment. Makers, makerspaces, open workshops, schools, universities, and libraries present their own projects, share their knowledge, and network with each other at this family-friendly festival. Many aspiring entrepreneurs showcase their ideas.The program is complemented by numerous hands-on stations for all ages, practical lectures and workshops, and fascinating highlights. Visitors can learn from the creative exhibitors, further their education, and acquire new skills.

In 2025, around 19,000 participants were counted over the weekend.
The 12th Maker Faire Hannover will take place on August 15 and 16, 2026, at the Hannover Congress Centrum (HCC). The list of exhibitors and the complete program will be published on the Maker Faire website in July.

The ticket shop will be open from May: https://maker-faire.de/hannover/

Impressions from Maker Faire 2025 in the video.