Audio Video Show 2026 takes place from October 23 to 25 at Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel and PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, showcasing the latest in audio-video technology.
Dates
23–25 Oct 2026
City / country
Warsaw, Poland
Venue
Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel, PGE Narodowy
Time
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Companies exhibiting at Audio Video Show 2026 include Abyss Glass, Accu, ADM, Advanceparis and Aec Connectors Co., Ltd.
Event overview
Audio Video Show is an exhibition of audio-video and home cinema equipment, held in 2026 for the twenty-eighth time.
With 2,000 square metres of exhibition space, it is the second largest event of its kind in the world.
TL;DR
Visitors can experience the latest audio and video technologies, attend seminars, and enjoy live music performances, making it a must-attend event for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Dates and Venue: Audio Video Show 2026 runs from October 23 to 25 at Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel and PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland. Buyer Authority: Attendees include audio-video professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders looking to explore the latest technologies.
Exhibitors gain visibility among key industry players, showcase their latest products, and connect with potential buyers, enhancing their market presence and sales opportunities. Buyer Authority: Attendees include audio-video professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders looking to explore the latest technologies.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Warsaw, Poland
Attend
Event days & opening times
One-Day Ticket
Valid for admission on one selected day.
Three-Day Pass
Valid for admission on all days of the show.
Ticket info
Ticket notes
Free admission applies to children and young people up to 16 years of age and people with disabilities.
How the last edition performed
Visitors
13,000
Exhibitors
200
Impact
Audio Video Show is an exhibition of audio-video and home cinema equipment, held in 2026 for the twenty-eighth time. With 2,000 square metres of exhibition space, it is the second largest event of its kind in the world. The Audio Video Show is crucial for industry professionals to discover cutting-edge technology, network with peers, and engage with leading brands in the audio-video sector. Audio Video Show 2026 takes place from October 23.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Audio-video professionals and technicians, Home cinema enthusiasts, Retail buyers for audio equipment, Distributors of audiovisual products. Dates and Venue: Audio Video Show 2026 runs from October 23 to 25 at Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel and PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland. Scale and Focus: This event is the second largest audio-video exhibition globally, featuring 2,000 square metres of exhibition space. Organiser: The show is organised by Audio Video Show sp. z o.o., with more details.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors gain visibility among key industry players, showcase their latest products, and connect with potential buyers, enhancing their market presence and sales opportunities. Buyer Authority: Attendees include audio-video professionals, enthusiasts, and industry leaders looking to explore the latest technologies. Exhibitor categories include Manufacturers of audio equipment, Home cinema system providers, Distributors of video technology, Retailers of consumer electronics. Exhibitors use the event for lead.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending Audio Video Show 2026 on 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-25 in Warsaw lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
Digital buyer journeys describes how audio-video buyers research products online before the show and expect digital tools such as product finders, agendas and meeting booking on site.
Sustainability in procurement
Sustainability in procurement is the practice of weighing energy use, recyclable materials and carbon reporting when selecting audio-video suppliers and stand partners.
Automation and labour efficiency
Automation and labour efficiency covers the systems and processes that reduce manual work, downtime and total cost of ownership for retailers and installers.
Regional supply-chain resilience
Regional supply-chain resilience is the ability to source, service and support products across several regions without depending on a single vendor.
Hybrid engagement models
Hybrid engagement models combine live demonstrations at the show with follow-up webinars, digital catalogues and year-round supplier portals.
Hi-fi, home-cinema and custom-installation buyers typically pair Audio Video Show 2026 with the larger European shows to compare product launches, pricing and distribution coverage across markets. Munich and Barcelona serve the high-end and integration segments, Berlin the consumer-electronics mainstream, and the AES conventions the professional audio engineering audience.
Pre-show
Lock demonstration-room appointments, dealer meetings and press briefings for Audio Video Show 2026.
Show week
Stadium hall walk-throughs, hotel listening sessions and distributor negotiations across the three venues.
Post-show
Follow up quotes, agree Polish and Central European distribution terms, and plan the next circuit stop.
Peer events listed are established audio-video industry fairs with published annual calendars.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Warsaw Chopin Airport
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Not yet confirmed
Simple rooms within a 15–25 minute walk or short tram ride of the Radisson Blu Sobieski and Golden Tulip demo rooms; book early because show week coincides with a busy Warsaw autumn calendar.
Not yet confirmed
The Golden Tulip and Radisson Blu Sobieski are themselves demonstration venues, so staying here removes all travel between sessions; Mercure and Novotel add fallback capacity a few minutes away.
Not yet confirmed
Five-star options 10–20 minutes by taxi from PGE Narodowy, suited to brand principals, press hosts and larger exhibitor delegations.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
metro
M2 links the hotel district to the stadium in about 8 minutes with trains every 3–6 minutes; validate your ticket in the yellow machine before boarding.
train
Airport rail takes roughly 25 minutes to the city centre; the hotel venues are a 5–10 minute walk or one tram stop from Warszawa Śródmieście.
bus
Bus 175 stops at Warszawa Centralna and Nowy Świat; the Radisson Blu Sobieski sits directly on the Aleje Jerozolimskie tram corridor.
taxi
About 8 km and 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; use the official ranks outside Arrivals where meters are mandatory.
taxi
Roughly 4 km via Wybrzeże Szczecińskie; allow 20–30 minutes on show afternoons when traffic builds around the stadium.
bus
The two hotel venues are about 1.5 km apart along Aleje Jerozolimskie and Towarowa — a 15–20 minute walk — while the stadium is a further 4 km east and quickest by tram or Metro M2.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa | Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement — including India, China, Turkey, South Africa and most Asian and African states — visiting Poland for up to 90 days. | Not yet confirmed | 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in peak periods | |
| Business visitor (Type C, business purpose) | Visa nationals attending Audio Video Show for dealer meetings, press briefings, distributor negotiations or stand staffing. | Not yet confirmed | 15 calendar days, longer in peak season | |
| Visa-free entry (90/180 days) | Holders of passports from the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Brazil and other Schengen visa-waiver countries. | Not yet confirmed | Not required — travel directly to Warsaw |
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens travel on ID cards; visa-free nationals are admitted for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Poland accepts ATA carnets for the temporary import of professional audio-video and demonstration equipment, so arrange the carnet in your home country before shipping loudspeakers, projectors or prototype hardware to the venues.
Official visa pageWeather
Late October in Warsaw is cool and changeable, with daytime highs typically 8–12°C falling to 2–5°C overnight and a genuine chance of the season's first frost. Rain falls on roughly one day in three — around 35–40 mm across the month — often as light grey drizzle, with early-morning fog along the Vistula. Pack a warm mid-layer, a water-resistant coat or umbrella, a scarf and comfortable closed shoes for the walks between PGE Narodowy and the two hotel venues.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Poland's mobile market is fast and inexpensive: Orange, Play, T-Mobile and Plus all sell prepaid tourist SIMs from around PLN 10 with 30-day data bundles for PLN 30–50, and 5G coverage is strong across central Warsaw and the stadium district. EU and UK visitors can normally roam on their home plan, while long-haul visitors should compare an Orange Flex or Play prepaid SIM against eSIM options such as Airalo or Holafly. Wi-Fi is reliable in the Radisson Blu Sobieski and Golden Tulip demonstration venues, but plan on your own data for the PGE Narodowy exhibition floors.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping and payments
Restaurant bills in Warsaw usually include service but a 10% tip or rounding up is normal and appreciated; taxi drivers expect the fare rounded to the nearest PLN 5. Cards and mobile payments are accepted almost everywhere, though keep small change for market stalls and cloakroom gratuities.
Dress and demonstration-room etiquette
Smart-casual business dress works across all three venues. Inside hotel demonstration rooms, wait for the presenter to finish a track before entering or speaking, keep phones silent, and ask before photographing prototypes or unreleased equipment.
Greetings and language
A handshake and the greeting 'Dzień dobry' open meetings; first names follow quickly in business settings. Punctuality is respected, English is widely spoken among exhibitors and dealers, and business cards are still commonly exchanged on the exhibition floor.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: WAW
Fly into Warsaw Chopin (WAW), the primary gateway 10 km from the venues; Warsaw Modlin (WMI) serves low-cost carriers but adds a 50–75 minute transfer. Sampled late-October return economy fares for the 23–25 October 2026 show: London Heathrow from about PLN 1,195 with one stop or PLN 1,598 nonstop, and Tokyo Narita from about PLN 5,644 — a cheaper date window (21–26 October) showed London returns from PLN 763. Book 4–6 weeks ahead, aiming for morning arrivals on 22–23 October and evening departures on 25–26 October.
Visa is not required for many nationalities.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies
Apply at the Polish consulate or authorised visa centre in your country of residence; children aged 6–12 pay EUR 45 and children under 6 are exempt. Carry your exhibitor or invitation letter plus trade credentials; the same Schengen Type C visa covers business travel and a 90-day stay within any 180-day period.
OfficialFind a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
October 22, 2026
Check-out (recommended)
October 26, 2026
Areas to stay
Central Warsaw, Nowy Świat and Plac Piłsudskiego · Ochota and Wola, 1–3 Metro stops from the venues · Śródmieście and Wola, the show's hotel-venue district
budget
PLN 220-380/night
mid range
PLN 420-700/night
premium
PLN 800-1,600/night
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). Allow road or rail time to Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel, PGE Narodowy; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel, PGE Narodowy: Ochota and Wola, 1–3 Metro stops from the venues: ibis budget Warszawa Centrum, B&B Hotel Warszawa Centrum, Hotel Metropol Warsaw; Śródmieście and Wola, the show's hotel-venue district: Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre, Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Mercure Warszawa Centrum; Central Warsaw, Nowy Świat and Plac Piłsudskiego: InterContinental Warsaw, Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Raffles Europejski Warsaw.
Ride-hail: Bolt and Uber both operate across Warsaw, with FreeNow as a smaller third option; city-centre trips typically cost PLN 15–30 and Chopin Airport transfers PLN 30–55. Bolt has the largest fleet and is usually cheapest, and all three are paid in-app by card. Expect 10–20 minute pickup times around PGE Narodowy on show afternoons — use the designated pickup bays at the stadium and hotel entrances rather than hailing on Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Public transit: Warsaw's ZTM network reaches all three venues: Metro M2 stops at Stadion Narodowy (PGE Narodowy) and Rondo Daszyńskiego, a five-minute walk from Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre, while trams 7, 9, 22 and 25 run along Aleje Jerozolimskie past the Radisson Blu Sobieski. Single 75-minute tickets cost PLN 4.40, a 24-hour ticket PLN 15 and a 72-hour ticket PLN 36, validated in the yellow machines on board or at station entrances. SKM S2 and Koleje Mazowieckie trains link Chopin Airport to Warszawa Śródmieście in about 25 minutes on the same ZTM ticket.
Parking: PGE Narodowy has guarded car parks off Wybrzeże Szczecińskie and al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego charged at event-day hourly rates; arrive before 10:00 on show days because capacity fills quickly. The Radisson Blu Sobieski and Golden Tulip both offer paid underground garage parking for guests, generally PLN 60–120 per day, and street parking in Śródmieście is metered and limited to resident zones, so hotel garages are the practical option for demo equipment.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: 8–12°C daytime, 2–5°C at night
Seasonality: Autumn in Warsaw is grey and changeable: rain falls on roughly one day in three, around 35–40 mm across October, often as light drizzle, with morning fog and the first frosts possible late in the month.
Packing: Bring a warm mid-layer, a water-resistant coat or umbrella, a scarf and comfortable closed shoes for the walks between the stadium and hotel venues. Demonstration rooms are heated, so choose layers you can remove during long listening sessions.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Saturday
Most exhibitors and activities available.
Lock in show dates and tickets — Audio Video Show 2026 runs 23-25 October 2026. Buy online at ticket.audioshow.pl: one-day ticket PLN 60, three-day pass PLN 90.
Check passport and Schengen entry rules — Poland is in the Schengen area; confirm passport validity and whether you need a Schengen visa before booking non-refundable travel.
Book flights into Warsaw Chopin (WAW) — Sampled late-October round trips: LHR from about PLN 1,195, NRT from about PLN 5,644. Aim to arrive 22 October.
Book a hotel in Central Warsaw — Recommended check-in 22 October, check-out 26 October. Precinct options include Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel and Golden Tulip Hotel.
Map the three venues — Show is split across Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel and PGE Narodowy; plan the route between them before you travel.
Download the programme and directory — Pull the exhibitor list and hall layout from audioshow.pl to shortlist hi-fi, home cinema and headphone demos.
Shortlist demo rooms and product launches — Flag priority listening rooms and new-product premieres so Day 1 is spent on the highest-value stands.
Arrange trade meetings if attending on a trade ticket — Trade tickets are available for professionals and business owners; email distributors and brands to pre-book appointments.
Plan airport-to-hotel transfer — Taxi from WAW to Central Warsaw runs about 20-30 PLN; buses and trams serve the venue district as a cheaper option.
Pack for October in Warsaw — Expect 10-15 C with a real chance of rain; bring layers, an umbrella and comfortable shoes for long hall walks.
Confirm tickets, badge and ID — Have your ticket QR code and photo ID ready; free admission applies to under-16s and visitors with disabilities plus one carer.
Day 1 arrival and orientation — On 23 October the show opens 12:00-20:00; collect your badge early and start at your shortlisted stands.
Arrive at PGE Narodowy, collect your badge and pick up the show map covering the stadium exhibition floors plus the Radisson Blu Sobieski and Golden Tulip demonstration rooms
PGE Narodowy, main entranceWork the stadium exhibition halls for hi-fi separates, home-cinema projection, headphones and streaming in one pass, filtering the brands worth a listen
PGE Narodowy exhibition concourseWalk or take Metro M2 to the hotel venues and sit in on booked demonstration rooms, comparing components back to back and meeting brand representatives and Polish distributors
Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel and Golden Tulip Warsaw CentreEvening networking over dinner or a drink in the Śródmieście hotel district with dealers, installers and press met during the day
Central Warsaw, Aleje Jerozolimskie / Nowy ŚwiatWarsaw Old Town and Royal Route
Cultural
UNESCO-listed reconstructed Old Town, the Royal Castle, Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat give an easy half-day stroll between show sessions, with cafés and restaurants along the route.
15–20 minutes by tram or Metro M2 from the hotel venues
Łazienki Park and Wilanów Palace
Parks and Heritage
Łazienki's lakeside palace and gardens suit a Sunday morning walk after the show closes, while Wilanów Palace adds a baroque interior and poster museum for a longer afternoon.
20–35 minutes by bus, tram or taxi from central Warsaw
PGE Narodowy exhibition concourse and press area
Trade Floor
The densest concentration of brand staff, distributors and journalists during show hours; the stadium's hospitality suites host press briefings and dealer meetings.
Radisson Blu Sobieski lobby and bar
Hotel Venue
Both the show venue and the main overnight base for exhibitors, making the lobby bar the default meeting point between demonstration sessions.
Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre bar and demo-room corridors
Hotel Venue
Second demonstration venue, quieter than the stadium; corridors and the ground-floor bar are where small brand teams hold impromptu dealer conversations.
Budget
Shell scheme
Not yet confirmed
Raw space
PLN 300–500 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Booth Space
both · Standard
PLN 3000–5000 / per sqm
visitor_ticket
visitor · One-Day Ticket
PLN 60 / per person
visitor_ticket
visitor · Three-Day Pass
PLN 90 / per person
booth_space
exhibitor · raw space
PLN 300–500 / per sqm
exhibitor_stand
exhibitor · Standard
PLN 3000 / per stand
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth Space | both | Standard | PLN 3000–5000 / per sqm | unknown | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | One-Day Ticket | PLN 60 / per person | official | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Three-Day Pass | PLN 90 / per person | official | |
| booth_space | exhibitor | raw space | PLN 300–500 / per sqm | official | |
| exhibitor_stand | exhibitor | Standard | PLN 3000 / per stand | official |
Decision
Find out if you should visit, exhibit, or skip the Audio Video Show.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You sell, install or buy audio-video gear and want hands-on demos and dealer contacts.
Best for
Hi-fi and home-cinema enthusiasts, specialist dealers and custom installers who want to audition new components and meet brands across three Warsaw venues.
Min. budget
$390.00
Timeline
4-6 weeks for flights and a Central Warsaw hotel
Risks
Late-October London fares sampled at PLN 1,195-1,598 round trip; book early for show week.
The show is split across Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel and PGE Narodowy, so budget travel time between venues.
Schengen entry rules apply for non-EU visitors; confirm passport and visa lead time.
exhibit
You have products to launch or a dealer network to build in Poland and Central Europe.
Best for
Audio, home-cinema and headphone brands plus Polish distributors seeking dealer meetings, press coverage and consumer demonstration space.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand space, build-up and logistics
Risks
Stand and demo-room space across three venues is limited; confirm allocation with the organiser early.
Freight and customs for high-value demo units need lead time and insurance.
Central Warsaw hotel demand peaks during 23-25 October show week.
skip
The product categories shown do not match your sourcing or buying brief.
Best for
General public with no interest in audio-video equipment, home cinema or trade networking in Warsaw.
Min. budget
Not yet confirmed
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.
