Trade fairs are not just about product presentations and professional dialogue, they also offer opportunities to expand networks and exchange knowledge. One example of such an occasion is the community events that will be the focus of Prolight + Sound 2025. The community nights, in particular, are an invitation to intensive dialogue.
What are community events at trade fairs?

PLS Community Nights! with DJ San Martello (Image: Messe Frankfurt GmbH)
Community events create space for informal exchanges, inspiring encounters and innovative ideas. They offer participants the opportunity to build relationships and share experiences beyond the daily hustle and bustle of the fair. Typical formats include:
- Networking events: These events focus on exchanging contacts and ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. They can be organised in the form of speed networking or informal meet-and-greets. The aim is to bring together people with similar interests or complementary skills.
- Workshops: Interactive sessions that provide practical knowledge and skills. Workshops at trade fairs are often led by industry experts and offer practice-oriented learning units in which participants can deepen their skills and develop concrete solutions.
- Themed discussion rounds: These formats create a framework in which industry topics are discussed and current challenges analysed. Participants have the opportunity to learn about different perspectives and compare their own approaches with those of others.
- Cultural events: In addition to purely professional formats, cultural events play an important role. Live music, art presentations or culinary experiences help participants to relax and promote informal exchanges. They contribute to creating a pleasant and creative environment.
These formats help to create a sense of community and promote synergies. They make it easier for participants to think outside the box and gain new perspectives. The opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded people and make new contacts in a relaxed environment is particularly valuable.
Why are community events important?
Community events such as the Prolight + Sound Community Nights are much more than just evening events. They offer:
- Networking potential: community events offer an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and deepen existing relationships. Whether through formal meetings or informal discussions, these events create connections that often last well beyond the trade fair and enable future collaborations.
- Inspiration: Access to innovative ideas and new approaches makes community events an inspiring experience. Participants have the opportunity to learn from best practices and success stories of others, which can enrich their own work and open up new perspectives.
- Cohesion: By participating in themed events or interactive formats, the sense of community within the industry is strengthened. Such events promote a sense of belonging and help to develop a positive industry identity.
In addition, such events offer the opportunity to initiate cross-industry collaborations and identify trends earlier. The combination of expertise and informal exchange increases the relevance of these events.
Prolight + Sound Community Nights: networking and enjoyment

PLS Community Nights! with DJ San Martello (Image: Messe Frankfurt GmbH)
Prolight + Sound 2025 celebrates its 30th anniversary – and with the Community Nights, the trade fair offers a special highlight for trade visitors, exhibitors and interested parties from the event industry. From 8 to 10 April 2025, the evening events invite you to end the day in a relaxed atmosphere and make valuable contacts.
We warmly invite all visitors and exhibitors to join us in rounding off the day at the trade fair at three evenings in extraordinary locations throughout Frankfurt. Music from popular DJs awaits you, along with delicious drinks and snacks, for nice conversations, networking or simply having a good time.
Three unforgettable evenings in the heart of Frankfurt
These events are more than just entertainment: they are a platform for intensive exchange, creative ideas and making new business contacts.
- Tuesday, 8 April 2025: Start at “Friedas Bar & Kitchen”: The kick-off of the Community Nights will take place at the trendy “Friedas Bar & Kitchen”. Star guest Wolfgang Flür, known as a former member of Kraftwerk, will provide an unforgettable musical experience with his electronic sounds. We invite you to let the day at the trade fair come to a convivial end.
- Wednesday, 9 April 2025: Anniversary celebration at “Depot Frankfurt”: The highlight of the PLS Community Nights will, of course, be the big “30 Years of PLS” birthday party on the Wednesday of the fair at the “Depot Frankfurt”. We are very much looking forward to celebrating this special anniversary with you and many long-standing customers. At the “Depot Frankfurt”, guests can expect a mix of music, networking and culinary highlights. A must for all those who want to celebrate the history and future of Prolight + Sound together.
- Thursday, 10 April 2025: Elegant conclusion at the Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof: The event in the stylish bar of the Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof will be the crowning finale. The Thursday will be celebrated in style. In an exclusive atmosphere, participants can review their visit to the fair, gather new ideas and let the day come to a relaxed close with a drink.
Included in the fair ticket
Admission to the Community Nights is included in the Prolight + Sound 2025 ticket. Take this opportunity to get the most out of your visit to the fair and be inspired by the diversity of the event industry.

PLS Community Nights! with DJ Oliver Magenta (Image: Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Friedas Bar & Kitchen)
Achieving more together
The Prolight + Sound Community Nights 2025 are a prime example of how community events at trade fairs can be designed to inspire participants and foster long-term relationships. Anyone attending Prolight + Sound should not miss these opportunities. Together with industry colleagues and experts, new paths can be forged for a successful future.
Experience the Prolight + Sound Community Nights and celebrate 30 years of innovation, inspiration and networking with us!
Featured image: Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Friedas Bar & Kitchen