The European Bridal Week Awards 2026 will take place in the Grand Hall of the Zeche Zollverein
The European Bridal Week Awards will take place in an impressive new setting in 2026. The organizers announce the Grand Hall of the Zeche Zollverein in Essen as the official location of the EBW Awards 2026.
Following the great success of the previous EBW Awards event, this event will be held as part of the European Bridal Week, taking place from 28-30. March 2026 at Messe Essen will once again be an integral part. The doors to this evening gala will open on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to welcome the international fashion and bridal fashion industry to an unforgettable evening of creativity, design art and excellence.
A legendary location for a legendary evening
Located in the middle of the UNESCO world cultural heritage Zeche Zollverein in Essen, the Grand Hall forms the perfect backdrop for the EBW Awards. The former compressor hall combines impressive Bauhaus architecture with contemporary event design and creates a powerful yet stylish atmosphere for an unforgettable evening. Awarded as a top location in the BlachReport Location Ranking 2023, the Grand Hall of the Zeche Zollverein is not only one of the most renowned event locations in Germany, but is also one of the leading locations in Europe for live communication and top-class events. Their flexible interior design, industrial elegance and rich cultural history make them the ideal stage for an evening that celebrates innovation while honoring existing history – values that are also at the heart of the EBW Awards.
The best in the industry in the spotlight
The EBW Awards 2026 will once again recognize outstanding achievements by exceptional talent in seven categories, from design and innovation to customer service and marketing. What is special about the EBW Awards is their unique voting process. The winners are chosen directly by the specialist retailers. Every exhibiting company is automatically nominated, while registered specialist shops can vote exclusively online. In this way, the awards authentically reflect the opinion of the industry.
Live music: Pink Panta on the EBW stage
Pink Panta will create even more atmosphere on stage at the European Bridal Week Awards. With their energetic live performance, the evening becomes a thrilling experience that goes far beyond the awards ceremony. The EBW Awards celebrations will be an unforgettable highlight.
An evening with a signal effect
“The EBW Awards are much more than an awards ceremony,” explains Siegrid Hampsink, Event Director of the European Bridal Week. “They celebrate the people, the passion and the partnerships that drive our industry. With the Zeche Zollverein’s Grand Hall as this year’s event location, we are setting a truly impressive setting for an evening that celebrates creativity and community in equal measure.” Visitor registration for European Bridal Week 2026 is open; Specialist retailers and industry experts are invited to register free of charge to experience three inspiring days of the trade fair and to actively participate in the voting for the EBW Awards 2026.
Tickets for the EBW Awards 2026 can now be booked online via the official website of the European Bridal Week Awards: https://europeanbridalweek.de/awards.php The European Bridal Week is Europe’s leading B2B platform for bridal fashion, fashion and evening wear and takes place annually at Messe Essen.
