Exclusive pre-opening for leat con 26 launched

Anniversary gift: 155 connect passes for the industry

Exclusive pre-opening for leat con 26 launched

The entire world of experience technology awaits visitors to leat con at Hamburg Messe from 6-8 October 2026. To mark leat's 5th anniversary, ticketing is starting with an exclusive pre-opening: 155 connect passes are available free of charge - a unique opportunity to secure your participation in the industry event of the year at an early stage. The connect pass gives you free access to leat con 26, including the best networking opportunities with potential partners and industry experts.

Programme preview

At leat con 26, participants will gain practical insights into the latest developments, tools and production processes. This year, renowned lighting designer Tim Routledge, digital artist Jascha Süß and mapping expert Philipp Contag-Lada will be among those sharing their knowledge. Creator and AI professionals Calvin Hollywood and Alexandra Liers will present their workflows in the broadcast hub.

In addition to stage presentations, there will be compact live training sessions, workshops, community talks and guided tours, all of which are included in the regular leat-con tickets. These consist of the connect pass in the pre-opening, official ticketing starts on 15 June, then with the floor pass, and for the next generation with the discounted next gen pass.

This year, the backstage pass will be offered for those interested in placing a special focus on further education - a premium access that enables participation in exclusive limited masterclasses and exciting side events on Hamburg's technology highlights. The programme selection is first come, first served.

The ticket launch will be accompanied by an attractive goodie promotion from 15 June. For example, ticket buyers will receive a Bluetooth speaker, a hard hat or an espresso machine with their ticket - sponsored by selected leat-con exhibitors. The goodies change every fortnight and are only available in limited numbers, so it pays to be quick:

KW 26 + 27: Monacor Bluetooth speakers

KW 28 + 29: Roll-top rucksack from Meyer Sound

KW 30 + 31: Huss 7-in-1 Rigger Multi Tool

KW 32 + 33: Prolyte safety helmet

KW 33 + 34: Zippo lighter from TBF Pyrotec

KW 35 + 36: Espresso machine from motionfibre

KW 37 + 38: Shure goodie set (bag, beanie, T-shirt and more)

KW 39 + 40: the iconic JB Movinghead USB stick

New exhibitors and innovations

As part of the new hub strategy centred around the areas of live tech, stage tech, install, broadcast and communicate, the exhibitor portfolio is expanding to include interesting brands that will bring new impetus and synergies to the entertainment and experience technology industry. The new exhibitors include Layher, TBF Pyrotec, Explo SFX, Minuit Une, Zyxel Networks and Plusnet.

Maurycy Sowka, CEO of ASM Steuerungstechnik: "We are looking forward to being part of leat con for the first time and presenting ourselves there as a manufacturer of stage machinery. At the same time, we hope that the trade fair will establish itself as a permanent platform for stage technology in the long term." Last stands are still available.

The connect pass is now available at www.leatcon.com/tickets. Official ticket sales start on 15 June. Visitors can then choose between the floor pass and backstage pass. There is also an attractive early bird offer until 31 July 2026.

leat con 26 at a glance

Date: 6-8 October 2026

Venue: Hamburg Messe, Halls A1, A2 & A4

Hubs: Live Tech, Stage Tech, Broadcast, Install, Communicate

Tickets: from 5 June 2026 at www.leatcon.com/tickets/

Further information: http://www.leatcon.com