Ticket prices Käpsele 2026
16th July 2026 | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
SICK-ARENA, Messe Freiburg
Select your ticket for the 2026 Innovation Festival
Ready for a day full of inspiration? Whether you're a start-up founder, established entrepreneur or tech enthusiast, find the right ticket for your Käpsele experience on 16th July 2026 here.
The choice is yours:
- Gourmet tickets: The all-inclusive package with high-quality catering and drinks throughout the day.
- Self-catering tickets: Full access to the programme while you cater for yourself at our on-site stations.
- 5-pack tickets: Be innovative together! Take advantage of our discounted group prices for teams and companies.
- Bring Your Trainee: Get a combination package for yourself and a trainee: either as a gourmet option or for self-catering.
- 2 days of masterclasses: All included in the ticket price.
Business - Tickets
Gourmet Ticket > Business
Net €219.00 / Gross €260.61
Admission to all programme events, including high-quality food and drinks.
For companies/associations/institutions/professionals.
Self-catering ticket > Business
Net €149.00 / Gross €177.31
Access to all programme items (excluding food and drink). A simple selection
of food and drink is available on site at your own expense.
For companies/associations/institutions/professionals.
Pack of 5 Gourmet Tickets > Business
Net €1,040.00 / Gross €1,237.60
5x admission to all programme events, including high-quality food and drinks.
Discounted as a pack of 5.
For companies/associations/institutions/professionals.
Can only be purchased as a package!
Pack of 5 self-service tickets > Business
Net €670.50 / Gross €797.90
5x admission to all programme items (excluding food and drinks).
Discounted as part of a 5-pack.
For companies/associations/institutions/professionals.
Can only be purchased as a package!
Start-up tickets
Gourmet Ticket > Start-ups
Net €107.00 / Gross €127.36
Admission to all programme events, including high-quality food and drinks.
For start-ups, students and trainees.
Self-service ticket > Start-ups
€73.00 (net) / €86.87 (gross)
Access to all programme events (excluding food and drink). A simple selection
of food and drink is available on site at your own expense.
For start-ups, students and trainees.
Pack of 5 Gourmet Tickets > Start-ups
€508.00 net / €604.52 gross
5x entry to all programme events, including high-quality food and drinks.
Discounted as a pack of 5.
For start-ups, students and trainees.
Can only be purchased as a package!
Pack of 5 self-service tickets > Startups
Net €328.50 / Gross €390.92
5x entry to all programme events (excluding food and drinks).
Discounted as part of a 5-pack.
For start-ups, students and trainees.
Can only be purchased as a package!
Bring Your Trainee - Tickets
Gourmet Ticket > Bring Your Trainee
€315.00 (net) / €374.85 (gross)
Talent needs to be nurtured. Buy a ticket that allows you to bring along a trainee. Includes high-quality food and drinks.
Can only be purchased as a package.
Self-catering ticket > Bring Your Trainee
Net €195.00 / Gross €232.05
Talent needs to be nurtured. Buy a ticket that allows you to bring a trainee with you.
Access to all programme events (excluding food and drinks).
Can only be purchased as a package.
Please note:
Startup tickets are tickets for people who have founded a company in the last 10 years or are planning to do so, as well as for students and trainees.
Frequently asked questions about tickets
Yes, the masterclasses on 16 and 17 July 2026 are already included in the ticket price.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to buy tickets on the day. We recommend booking well in advance – experience has shown that the festival sells out before the event takes place.
Yes, you can buy Startup tickets in the ticket shop – with or without catering.
With the 5-pack deals, you can save up to 10% compared to buying individual tickets.
For corporate and start-up tickets, verification takes place at the time of purchase. Students and trainees should please bring their ID with them at the entrance.
Yes, you can also buy tickets for other people. The person must then personalise the ticket with their first name and surname.
Each ticket is personalised. If you wish to transfer it to someone else, you can change the name on the ticket to that of the person attending in your place.
You can pay via our ticket shop using your credit card, Wero, Pay By Bank, iDEAL|Wero or PayPal.
It is not possible to cancel your ticket. If you are unable to attend after all, or if something has come up at short notice, you can transfer your ticket to someone else and make your business partners, colleagues or friends happy. You can find more information on this in our Terms and Conditions.
If you would like a quote, please email us at kaepsele@fwtm.de.
No need to print anything. The wallet app or the PDF confirmation of your ticket purchase is all you need to gain entry. No need to print anything.
Doors open at 9.00 am. The programme starts at 10.00 am.
No, entry to the festival site is only permitted with a valid ticket – this applies to all visitors, including those accompanying others.
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