- What: 20th edition of the “Bauen im Fokus” trade fair
- Where: Sparkassen-Arena, Jena-Burgau
- When: This weekend (February 20 – 22, 2026)
- Exhibitors: 250 companies and specialist businesses
- Focus areas: Construction, Living, Energy, Grilling & BBQ
Jena, February 22, 2026. For the 20th time, the significant regional trade fair “Bauen im Fokus” is drawing thousands of interested visitors to the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena this weekend. With around 250 exhibitors, the anniversary event offers a comprehensive platform for everyone planning a construction project, wishing to modernize their existing home, or specifically interested in current and future-proof energy solutions.
What is on offer at the trade fair in Burgau
This year’s edition of the fair once again covers an enormous thematic spectrum. The core topics are divided into the classic areas of construction, living, and energy. From basic information on construction financing to the targeted selection of the right building materials and professional interior finishing, visitors can receive advice directly at the stands of the respective specialist companies. A special highlight, which already sparks anticipation for the approaching spring, is this year’s spacious “Grilling & BBQ” area. Here, not only the latest high-performance grills are presented, but also a variety of accessories for designing high-quality outdoor kitchens and home gardens.
Background: Energy efficiency remains the main driver
The fact that the fair is fully booked this year with 250 exhibitors impressively reflects the current market situation. Given the persistently high utility costs and complex new legal regulations regarding the heating transition, the topic of “energy” is at the top of the priority list for many homeowners in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis. Local craft businesses and national manufacturers are making intensive use of the halls of the Sparkassen-Arena in the Burgau district to make complex systems such as heat pumps, photovoltaic systems, storage media, and intelligent smart home solutions tangible for the end consumer. Direct, personal contact with independent energy consultants and certified installation companies is the decisive motive for many trade fair guests’ visits.
The Sparkassen-Arena – conveniently located on the Bundesstraße 88 and ideally connected to the Jena local transport network – once again proves to be the most important event center in the Lichtstadt for such major events beyond sports. Furthermore, the fair provides an indispensable stage for the East Thuringian trade sector to not only maintain a presence in times of a noticeable shortage of skilled workers but also to establish valuable new customer contacts in the region.
Outlook for the trade fair Sunday
With its successful 20th edition, “Bauen im Fokus” consolidates its reputation as East Thuringia’s most important construction trade fair. Today, Sunday, marks the final day of the fair, on which experience shows that numerous visitors are expected once again to discuss specific projects for the coming spring and compare detailed offers directly on-site. For the local construction industry and trade sector, the weekend already serves as an important mood barometer for the order books of 2026.
We wish all interested visitors an informative and inspiring stay at the trade fair in Jena today, Sunday.
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Bauen im Fokus – 20th edition of the fair with 250 exhibitors
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