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Germany’s largest trade fair for TortenDESIGN and BackEN
March 28 – 29, 2026
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CAKE & BAKE 2026
The trade fair where cake art comes to life! Experience live shows, workshops, international guests and the biggest cake competition in Germany – all under one roof at Messe Dortmund.
Experience CAKE & BAKE 2026
Germany’s largest trade fair for baking, cake art and creative confectionery awaits you at CAKE & BAKE 2026 – with hundreds of exhibitors from Germany and abroad. Let yourself be inspired by a colorful program full of exciting innovations, interactive worlds of experience and unique inspirations that enchant thousands of visitors every year.
Why you should come
Experience live how professionals show their best techniques and tricks at the Cake Academy – perfect for getting creative yourself and learning new things. Admire the spectacular creations at Germany’s biggest cake competition and meet stars and influencers from the cake scene up close. The parallel CREATIVA trade fair also offers even more creative inspiration to inspire your ideas.
Experience worlds full of creativity
Immerse yourself in hands-on activities, workshops and live demos. Discover the latest baking products, try out new techniques yourself and be inspired by extraordinary cake designs.
Program & highlights
In the Cake Academy, professionals show their tricks step by step, while live shows and demonstrations transform the trade fair into an interactive stage for the art of baking. There are also special workshops and creative hands-on activities for children – the whole family can bake, decorate and be amazed.
Be there and experience CAKE & BAKE 2026 in the halls of Messe Dortmund – an unforgettable event full of trends, creativity and a passion for baking awaits you!
CAKE & BAKE 2026: Experience the art of baking, workshops & stars live
Unique partnership & creative inspiration
Experience CAKE & BAKE 2026 on March 28 and 29 in Dortmund – at the same time as CREATIVA, Europe’s largest creative trade fair. You can expect double the inspiration, exciting synergies and lots of ideas for baking and creativity. Get your ticket now and be there live!
Experience the art of cake up close
Meet well-known national and international cake artists and discover their latest creations. At demonstrations, workshops, hands-on activities and live competitions, you can get hands-on and experience the fascination of cake art up close. Get your tickets now and don’t miss a thing!
Competition & Stars live
At the cake competition, passionate artists present their most beautiful showpieces on a big stage. Meet national and international stars of the scene such as Kristina Rado or well-known amateur bakers from television and be inspired. Get your ticket and be right in the middle of it all!
Everything for your arrival and stay
ARRIVAL & OPENING HOURS
CAKE & BAKE will take place on Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The trade fair is open on all days from 9:00 – 18:00.
Dogs are not permitted in the exhibition halls
Shopping at CAKE & BAKE
You can store your trolleys and suitcases in one of our goods depots during the trade fair. For a fee (EUR 2.00 per item*), you can leave your trolleys and suitcases here during the day of the fair and fill them with your purchases at any time at no extra cost. The goods depots are marked on the hall plan with the suitcase symbol!
Prices subject to change
Checkroom
The checkrooms are located at the north entrance. You can leave your jackets here for a fee (EUR 2.00 per item*).
Please do not hand in suitcases and trolleys here, these can be left in the specially equipped area.
The checkrooms are marked on the hall plan by the symbol with the coat hanger.
Prices subject to change
Destination address:
Dortmund Exhibition Center, Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund
Parking:
Parking spaces A3, A4, A8, as well as C1/D1, D2 and E1 or parking lot M (Mercedes) are available. The maximum parking fee is EUR 11.00 per car.
By train:
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By public transport:
From the subway station “Westfalenhallen” (line U45) you can reach the exhibition grounds in just 10 minutes from Dortmund main station. Alternatively, the U46 will also take you to the “Westfalenhallen” stop in about 5 minutes. The stops are barrier-free and well signposted.
Information on park-and-ride parking lots can be found here.
Airports:
The airports of Dortmund, Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn are located nearby.
Hotels nearby
Mercure Hotel Dortmund Messe Strobelallee 41, 44139 Dortmund
Dorint an den Westfalenhallen Dortmund, Lindemannstraße 88, 44137 Dortmund
B&B Hotel Dortmund-Messe
Wittekindstraße 106, 44139 Dortmund
It is recommended to book early, as a high occupancy rate is to be expected. If required, we will be happy to assist you with your hotel reservation.
Contact for hotel bookings:
HGI Hotel Reservation Worldwide GmbH
E-mail: info@hgi-worldwide.com
Phone: +49 221 8280080
Website: www.hgi-worldwide.com
Visa, WLAN AND BARRIER FREEDOM
Visa form
According to the decree of the Federal Foreign Office dated 24.07.2013, a letter of invitation from the trade fair company is generally not required. If you still need such a letter, you can create it yourself by filling out the form with your personal details. After submitting the form, you will receive your invitation letter by e-mail.
WLAN
Messe Dortmund offers free WLAN via the CityWLAN of the City of Dortmund. Connect to the “Hotspot Westfalenhallen” network, accept the terms and conditions and you can start using the WiFi.
Accessibility
The exhibition grounds are completely barrier-free. Halls 4 to 8 are connected at ground level, and the upper halls and the congress area are accessible via elevators. Disabled toilets with Eurokey locking systems are available in all halls. Wheelchairs can be borrowed for a deposit at the North Entrance (limited availability). Cab services are available for special mobility needs. Contact Taxi Dortmund eG on 0231 / 14 44 44.
Messe Dortmund ensures a comfortable and barrier-free arrival and a pleasant stay.
Shopping and culinary delights in Dortmund
The Rosenterrassen restaurant and the many cafés and restaurants in the beautiful Kreuzviertel district – just a few minutes’ walk from the trade fair – are tempting culinary destinations.
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Visitor Guide & MESSE App
Here you can view the CAKE & BAKE Visitor Guide or conveniently use the trade fair app on your smartphone. Both options give you a complete overview of the entire exhibition grounds and all the important information for your visit.
Available from February 2026.
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Team
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