About HIGH END Vienna
For two decades HIGH END was synonymous with Munich, where it filled the MOC exhibition centre each spring. The HIGH END Society, which organises the show, moved it to the Austria Center Vienna from 2026, and it continues there as one of the world's leading exhibitions for high fidelity audio.
The exhibitor list covers loudspeakers, amplifiers, turntables and vinyl, streaming and digital sources, headphones, cables, acoustic treatment and music media, from specialist workshops to long established international manufacturers. Visitors travel from well beyond the German speaking market, which is a large part of the show's value to brands seeking distribution.
The audience combines trade and consumers. Dealers, distributors, importers and press use the show to plan ranges and coverage, while enthusiasts come to hear equipment in person. That mix lets brands negotiate distribution and meet reviewers, then gauge reaction from serious listeners within the same week.
Most exhibitors present in listening rooms or acoustically treated spaces rather than open booths, so sound quality is the main design concern. The heavy media presence means launches can generate reviews and coverage internationally. Alongside the main show, IPS (International Parts + Supply) caters for component suppliers to the audio industry, and areas such as World of Headphones and a start-up zone broaden the mix.
Next edition
HIGH END Vienna 2027: what to expect
HIGH END Vienna 2027 runs from 6 to 9 May at the Austria Center Vienna, a month earlier than the first Vienna edition, which took place in June 2026. IPS Vienna and World of Headphones Vienna run alongside.
The HIGH END Society reported 23,106 visitors from 104 countries at the 2026 show, split almost evenly between trade and consumers, plus 549 media representatives and around 500 exhibitors from 41 countries. In 2026 the first two days were reserved for trade and the last two opened to the public, so dealer meetings are best booked early in the week.
The Austria Center is a conference building, so rooms, access routes and load limits differ from a typical exhibition hall. Exhibitors demonstrating loudspeakers should prioritise isolation from neighbouring rooms and confirm delivery and build times with the organiser early.