Dornbirn – Dornbirn Autumn Fair 2027
What to expect
Herbstmesse Dornbirn 2027 is announced on the dedicated event pages for Thursday, 9 September, to Sunday, 12 September 2027. The general fair homepage currently gives a different start date: 8 September. Find out more here about the festival grounds, offers, opening hours, admission and how to get there.
Dornbirn Autumn Fair 2027: Dates and venue
The event-specific visitor and exhibitor pages list 2027 Thursday, 9 September to Sunday, 12 September as the dates. The general homepage of Messe Dornbirn still gives 8 September as the start. This discrepancy has not yet been conclusively resolved. Until the information is standardised, the calendar follows the specific autumn fair pages. The regular opening hours listed there are 10 to 18 each day.
Exhibitors, themed areas and shopping experience
The Dornbirner Herbstmesse is a trade fair open to the public for the entire four-country region. You’ll find a wide range of regional and national businesses, covering areas such as retail, household goods, home living, agriculture and food and drink. There are also opportunities to meet manufacturers and try products for yourself. The exhibitors and themed areas represented at 2027 are still being planned. That’s why this page does not include an unverified exhibitor list.
Dornbirn Autumn Fair 2027: funfair, fair and entertainment
The fair concept combines shopping with entertainment. Previous editions included a funfair area, the beach bar, live concerts and Oktoberfäscht in the festival tent. The event format therefore offers more than just an exhibition in halls. However, the exact artists, stage times and attractions for September 2027 will only be announced later. A list of exhibitors with clearly identified rides is not yet available.
Family offers and a wide variety of food and drink
Families can explore the different exhibition areas and, depending on the edition, take part in hands-on activities. In previous years, the supporting programme focused on demonstrations and shared experiences. Food stalls, regional specialities and themed food areas are also traditionally part of the event. Which exhibitors will be there in 2027 will be announced in the future exhibitor list. We therefore do not present any offerings as guaranteed if they are currently known only from 2026.
Tickets, prices and possible free offers
Admission to Herbstmesse Dornbirn generally requires a ticket. For 2026, the fair had listed a ticket at six euros. There was also free admission for certain groups of visitors and time-limited offers for those travelling in an environmentally friendly way. The final tickets and discounts for 2027 have not yet been published on the organiser’s website. Therefore, no made-up euro amount for 2027 has been included. You should check the exact prices before your visit.
Opening hours and special evenings
The regular fair opening hours are listed as 10 to 18 per day. In previous years, the fair and concert events sometimes had longer opening hours. However, this does not automatically apply to the 2027 edition. That is why the MEC schedule only shows the stated general fair opening hours. Once the organiser confirms any possible evening openings and special programmes, these can be added as separate details.
Getting there and official information
The venue is at Messeplatz 1 in Dornbirn. The fair attracts visitors from Vorarlberg, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. So allow plenty of time for your journey and check the information about buses, trains and the available parking areas. Previous editions offered free public transport with a valid fair ticket or a special ticket. The terms for 2027 have not yet been finalised.
You can find the organiser's latest notices on the official event website. You can also find more dates in our funfair calendar.
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Getting there & services
Visiting address: Dornbirn. Check the organiser for current travel information, parking options and any closures.
Frequently asked questions
When is Herbstmesse Dornbirn 2027 taking place?
The event-specific autumn fair pages list Thursday, 9 September, to Sunday, 12 September 2027. The general fair homepage gives a different start date of 8 September. The start date has therefore not yet been confirmed consistently.
Where is the autumn fair?
At the exhibition grounds, Messeplatz 1, 6854 Dornbirn.
Is admission to the autumn fair free?
Generally, no. This is a paid trade fair. Discounts and promotions may be available; the rules 2027 have not yet been confirmed.
How much is admission?
In 2026, a fair ticket cost six euros. No final ticket price has yet been announced for 2027.
When is it open?
The special autumn fair website lists daily opening hours from Thursday to Sunday as 10 to 18. Extended opening hours for evening programmes 2027 have not yet been confirmed.
Are there fairground attractions and concerts?
The fairground, beach bar and live music were part of previous editions. The details and the named list of rides 2027 are still pending.
What are the travel arrangements?
The address is Messeplatz 1 in Dornbirn. The organiser will publish information about parking, buses and any free public transport offers before the fair.
