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Program

On this page you will find an overview of the planned program of Akustika 2026.

The highlights

Opening of Piano World:
Duo Clave – an extraordinary double grand piano and its technical innovations

Friday, April 24, 2026, 9 a.m. Piano Salon Paul Corbin is a French piano maker who worked as a designer at C. Bechstein in Seifhennersdorf, Germany. In his spare time, he took on the challenge of building his own grand piano: the DuoClave. After seven years of work, its construction is complete. Here, he presents the features of this extraordinary double grand piano and all the innovations it incorporates.

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Seminars and lectures in the exclusive area

Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, all day

NCC East, Level 2

 

Directly adjacent to the exhibition rooms is the exclusive conference area for specialist seminars and presentations. Here, piano makers, manufacturers, and suppliers share their knowledge and experience with the participants. Trade visitors and retailers gain exciting insights into current developments, innovations, and trends in the industry.

Image by Hal Gatewood

Meet and Greet

Le Meridien Nuremberg

Thursday, April 23, 2026, evening

Piano Maker Evening

Parks Nuremberg

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8 p.m.

 

The piano makers' evening has become a tradition at the BDK. This year, we are especially looking forward to spending this unforgettable evening together with all the international participants! Besides good food, drinks, and many great conversations, the evening will feature musical entertainment: by us!

Anyone who would like to be part of the program and contribute to the evening with an entertaining performance (music of all kinds, stories, dance, etc.) is cordially invited!

For inquiries regarding participation, please contact: kiechle@bdk-piano.de

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Concert performance HfM

NCC East

Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.

 

In 2026, there will again be a special concert performance across three levels - featuring 10 different instruments from our Piano Salon!

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BDK General Meeting

NCC East Level 2
Friday, April 24, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m.

 

Our most important body in our vibrant association. The board reports on activities and looks forward to your suggestions and active participation! The presentation of the Golden Tuning Hammer award also takes place here.

The accompanying program

Factory Tours

You can find an overview of the factory tours offered on the akustika website.

Factory Tours
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PTDAE Seminar at Jahn: April 28 to May 2

Konzerthalle

Concerts

You can find an overview of the concerts offered on the akustika website.

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Order of events

April 23 to 26, 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026

7:00 PM

Le Meridien Nuremberg

Friday, April 24, 2026

from 9:00 am

9:30 -11:30 am

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

13:00-14:30 pm

2:30 - 4:00 pm

4:00 - 4:30 pm

4:30 - 6:00 pm

5:45 - 7:00 pm

6:30 - 9:00 pm

Entry to the trade fair

Opening speech DuoClave

Seminar block 1

Lunch break

Seminar block 2

Coffee break

Seminar block 3

Concert performance HfM

Exhibitors' evening (exhibitors, guests of honor, congress participants BDK and SOMM members)

NCC East

Piano World

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East

NCC East, Press Center

Saturday, April 25, 2026

from 9:00 am

9:00 -11:00 am

9:30 a.m.

11:00 -11:30 am

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

13:00 -14:30 pm

2:30 - 4:00 pm

4:00 - 4:30 pm

4:30 - 6:00 pm

from 8:00 pm

Entry to the trade fair

BDK General Assembly

Europiano General Meeting

Coffee break

Seminar block 4

Lunch break

Seminar block 5

Coffee break

Seminar block 6

Piano Maker Evening

NCC East

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NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

Parks Nuremberg

Sunday, April 26, 2026

from 9:00 am

9:30 -11:00 am

11:00 -11:30 am

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

1:00 pm

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

NCC East, Level 2

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Program overview as download

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