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United Kingdom
Supplier · Chertsey
Rentertain
Give stand visitors an AI portrait, headshot, scene or short video to take away, with optional lead capture. Staffed AI photo booths from Chertsey, covering the wider UK.
Supplier · London
Stand Central
UK supplier of reusable exhibition stand kits, walls, counters, banners and LED lightboxes, with stand hire and installation at venues in England.
Show · 11–12 Nov 2026
Event Tech Live London
Two-day event technology trade show at Excel London on 11 and 12 November 2026, free for organisers, agencies, brands, associations and venues.
Show · 23–24 Jun 2027
The Meetings Show
Two-day show at Excel London on 23 and 24 June 2027 where meeting and event planners meet venues, hotels, destinations and DMCs.
Show · 2–4 Feb 2027
SPATEX
Free pool, spa, sauna and wellness trade show at Coventry Building Society Arena, 2 to 4 February 2027, with CPD seminars.
Show · 10 Nov 2026
West Country Business Show
Meet South West businesses, hear free seminars and network by sector in one day at Westpoint Exeter on 10 November 2026. Visitor tickets are free.
Show · 12–13 May 2027
MPTS
Free entry for media professionals to see 310 exhibitors and sponsors and more than 120 free sessions at Olympia London on 12 and 13 May 2027.
Show · 27 Nov 2026
Care Management Show
Free, fully funded tickets for care providers to a one-day show at Excel London on 27 November 2026, with five theatres, free CPD training and one-to-one advice clinics.
Show · 18–19 Nov 2026
Contact Centre & Customer Experience Expo
Free entry for contact centre, customer service and CX teams at Excel London on 18 and 19 November 2026, with 100 seminar sessions, over 120 exhibitors and pre-booked meetings.
Show · 18–19 Nov 2026
The European Pizza Show
Free trade entry to The European Pizza Show at Excel London on 18 and 19 November 2026, with more than 300 exhibitors, a chef competition, seminar forum and buyers programme.
Show · 14–15 Nov 2026
Thought Bubble Comic Convention
Buy from 600+ comic creators selling their own work, plus panels and signings, at Harrogate Convention Centre on 14 and 15 November 2026. Under 12s go free with a ticket-holding adult.
Show · 26–28 Jan 2027
BTME (BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition)
Free entry to three days of golf course and sports turf suppliers at Harrogate Convention Centre, 26 to 28 January 2027, with BIGGA's Continue to Learn education alongside.
Show · 20 Feb 2027
The Beekeeping Show
Meet beekeeping equipment makers, bee breeders and suppliers in one day at Telford International Centre on Saturday 20 February 2027, with two talks by special guest Bob Binnie.
Show · 11 Mar 2027
Shropshire Business Festival
Meet Shropshire and West Midlands businesses free on the afternoon of 11 March 2027 at Telford International Centre, with around 60 exhibitors, workshops and expert sessions.
Show · 11–12 May 2027
PLASA Focus Leeds
Free two-day entertainment technology trade show at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, on 11 to 12 May 2027, run by PLASA.
Show · 19–21 Jan 2027
The Toy Fair
See new toy, game and hobby launches at The Toy Fair, the BTHA's trade-only show at Olympia London, 19 to 21 January 2027, free to pre-registered trade visitors.
Show · 2–3 Mar 2027
Best Practice London
Earn up to 12 CPD points at Best Practice London, free for eligible primary care staff, at Olympia London on 2 to 3 March 2027, with Women's Health Professional Care included.
Show · 6–8 Jul 2027
Microscience Microscopy Congress (mmc)
Visit the free mmc exhibition, incorporating EMAG, at Manchester Central on 6 to 8 July 2027, with more than 1,000 delegates and visitors expected at the RMS microscopy congress.
Show · 4–6 Jun 2027
UK Games Expo
Three-day hobby games convention at NEC Birmingham on 4 to 6 June 2027, with trade halls, open gaming, tournaments and role-playing.
Show · 7–10 Feb 2027
Pure London
See womenswear, shoes, accessories and jewellery at Pure London, free for retail buyers, within Spring Fair at NEC Birmingham from 7 to 10 February 2027.
Show · 7–9 Sep 2027
Offshore Europe
Meet offshore energy operators, contractors and suppliers free at Offshore Europe, with the SPE conference, at P&J Live, Aberdeen, 7 to 9 September 2027.
Show · 25–26 Nov 2026
HIX Europe
Meet hotel and hospitality interiors suppliers at HIX Europe, Excel London, on 25 and 26 November 2026. Entry is free when you register online, with talks on both days.
Show · 1–2 Dec 2026
FinTech Connect
Meet banks and financial institutions, 42% of attendees, at FinTech Connect, Excel London, 1 and 2 December 2026. Seven content tracks and free General Access passes.
Show · 29–31 Oct 2027
Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Get free advice, seminars and suppliers for your self-build or renovation at Harrogate Convention Centre; the next show runs from 29 to 31 October 2027.
Show · 19–22 Nov 2026
Knit + Stitch Harrogate
Shop over 150 exhibitors, join workshops and see textile art galleries included in your ticket at Harrogate Convention Centre, 19 to 22 November 2026.
Show · 18 Nov 2026
Digital Construction North
Get a free day of AECO talks across four theatres, plus an exhibition, at Manchester Central on 18 November 2026, with vetted trade registration.
Show · 22–24 Oct 2027
The Baby Show Olympia
Compare pregnancy, baby and toddler products from more than 350 brands and test prams on a buggy track at Olympia London's Grand Hall, next held 22 to 24 October 2027.
Show · 16–17 Jan 2027
Sim Global Expo
Try simulators, shop and watch live interviews at Sim Global Expo, a sim racing and flight simulation show in Hall 3 at the NEC Birmingham on 16 and 17 January 2027.
Show · 20–21 Jan 2027
LAMMA
Compare tractors, combines and machinery launches at LAMMA, NEC Birmingham, on 20 and 21 January 2027, free if you register by 4 January, alongside CropTec and Low Carbon Agriculture.
Show · 20–21 Jan 2027
Crop Tec
Compare more than 150 arable exhibitors at Crop Tec, NEC Birmingham, on 20 and 21 January 2027, free if you register by 4 January, alongside LAMMA and Low Carbon Agriculture.
Show · 9–10 Feb 2027
The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show
Meet ice cream and artisan food suppliers in one hall at NEC Birmingham on 9 and 10 February 2027. Run by the Ice Cream Alliance, with free entry for its members.
Show · 20–22 Nov 2026
Classic Antique Fairs
Buy glass, silver, jewellery and furniture from 37 dealers at this three-day antiques and fine arts fair in Hall 11 at NEC Birmingham, 20 to 22 November 2026.
Show · 21–29 Nov 2026
MCL
See more than 50 manufacturers and over 250 exhibitors, take on-road test rides and try the free Learn2Ride Zone at this nine-day motorcycle show at NEC Birmingham.
Show · 5–6 Dec 2026
MegaCon Live
Spend a weekend with guests, gaming, anime, comics, cosplay and collectibles at NEC Birmingham on 5 and 6 December 2026, with free entry for children aged 10 and under.
Show · 10–11 Feb 2027
Executive Hire Show
Meet 148 tool and plant hire exhibitors on a free, trade-only floor at CBS Arena, Coventry, on 10 and 11 February 2027, at the 20th Executive Hire Show.
Show · 18–22 May 2027
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
See show gardens, floral art and nursery exhibits and shop the trade stands at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, 18 to 22 May 2027.
Show · 4–5 Nov 2026
UK Metals Expo
Two-day metals supply chain show with a free conference at NEC Birmingham, where you can source suppliers and also visit Advanced Engineering and Lab Innovations.
Show · 5–8 Nov 2026
Simply Christmas
Shop almost 150 sellers of Christmas gifts, decorations, food and drink at the NEC Birmingham, 5 to 8 November 2026, with entry to four sister craft and cake shows.
Show · 6–8 Nov 2026
Cake International and Bake International
Buy cake decorating and baking supplies, watch live demos on two stages and see competitions with more than 1,000 entries at NEC Birmingham, 6 to 8 November 2026.
Show · 11–12 Nov 2026
SALTEX
See groundcare equipment, turf and landscaping suppliers and attend free CPD seminars at SALTEX, run by the Grounds Management Association at NEC Birmingham, 11 to 12 November 2026.
Show · 1–2 Dec 2026
TEXPREMIUM
Meet around 130 European mills and luxury fabric and accessory makers at TEXPREMIUM, a trade-only fair at the Truman Brewery in Shoreditch on 1 and 2 December 2026.
Show · 9–10 Jun 2027
Subcon
Meet 200+ subcontract suppliers and bring your drawings to Subcon, free with registration, in Hall 4 at NEC Birmingham on 9 to 10 June 2027 for the show's 50th year.
Show · 29 Jun – 1 Jul 2027
Multimodal
Meet carriers, forwarders and logistics providers free at Multimodal in Hall 4, NEC Birmingham, 29 June to 1 July 2027, with 300+ exhibitors and free conference sessions.
Show · 23–24 Jun 2027
Smart Buildings Show
Make your commercial buildings more economic and functional with free entry to the Smart Buildings Show exhibition and theatres at Excel London, 23 to 24 June 2027.
Show · 22–23 Sep 2027
London Packaging Week
Meet packaging suppliers for luxury, beauty, drinks and FMCG brands free at London Packaging Week, Excel London, on 22 and 23 September 2027.
Show · 21–22 Apr 2027
Retail Technology Show
Meet technology suppliers that sell into retail at Retail Technology Show, Excel London, 21 and 22 April 2027, free for retailers, brands and hospitality firms.
Show · 11–13 May 2027
Futurebuild
See lower-carbon building and retrofit products from over 500 brands and earn CPD free at Futurebuild, Media 10's three-day show at Excel London, 11 to 13 May 2027.
Show · 12–13 May 2027
All-Energy
RX's renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference at the SEC in Glasgow, next held on 12 and 13 May 2027.
Show · 8–10 Jun 2027
Infosecurity Europe
Annual cybersecurity exhibition and conference run by RX at Excel London; the 2027 edition runs from 8 to 10 June.
Show · 4–5 Nov 2026
Lab Innovations
Compare analytical instruments, consumables, automation and LIMS software free in Hall 2 at NEC Birmingham on 4 and 5 November 2026, with five free theatres and two co-located shows.
Show · 10–12 Jan 2027
Top Drawer
Source design-led gift, home and lifestyle brands at Top Drawer, trade-only at Olympia London. S/S27 runs 10 to 12 January 2027, free if you register in advance.
Show · 24–25 Feb 2027
ScotHot
Biennial trade show for Scottish hospitality, food, drink, retail and tourism buyers at SEC Glasgow, next held on 24 and 25 February 2027.
Show · 16–18 Mar 2027
The London Book Fair
Negotiate rights and meet publishers, agents and scouts at The London Book Fair, run by RX and held at Excel London for the first time, 16 to 18 March 2027.
Show · 20–22 Apr 2027
Commercial Vehicle Show
See vans, trucks, parts and fleet technology from 350+ exhibitors at CV Show, NEC Birmingham Halls 4 and 5, 20 to 22 April 2027, free for the industry.
Show · 24–25 Feb 2027
Packaging Innovations & Empack
Free entry to three packaging shows on one ticket at NEC Birmingham on 24 and 25 February 2027, covering materials, machinery and contract packing, run by Easyfairs.
Show · 3–4 Mar 2027
International Confex
Free entry for event organisers to meet 330 or more suppliers, venues and tech firms at Excel London on 3 and 4 March 2027, with free sessions across nine theatres.
Show · 3–4 Mar 2027
Event Production Show
Free two-day trade show and conference at Excel London for live and outdoor event production, on 3 and 4 March 2027.
Show · 5–7 Apr 2027
IFE
Trade-only food and drink exhibition at Excel London, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week; the 2027 edition runs 5 to 7 April.
Show · 5–7 Apr 2027
HRC
Source food, drink, kitchen equipment, hospitality technology and tableware at HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week at Excel London, from 5 to 7 April 2027.
Show · 3–5 Nov 2026
World Travel Market London
Find and buy new travel products from over 4,000 exhibitors at WTM London, RX's three-day travel and tourism trade event at Excel London, 3 to 5 November 2026.
Compare upcoming shows in the United Kingdom at a glance
| Show | Dates | Venue | Sectors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit of Christmas Fair | 2-8 November 2026 | Olympia London | Retail & gifts | Over 55,000 (2026) |
| World Travel Market London | 3-5 November 2026 | Excel London | Travel & tourism | Over 46,000 |
| Euro Bus Expo | 3-5 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Transport & logistics | Over 7,000 (2024) |
| Advanced Engineering | 4-5 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Manufacturing & engineering | Over 9,000 |
| Lab Innovations | 4-5 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Science & laboratory | Over 4,871 (2025) |
| Farm Business Innovation | 4-5 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Agriculture & horticulture | |
| UK Metals Expo | 4-5 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Manufacturing & engineering | Over 5,000 unique visitors |
| The Land Leisure and Tourism Show | 4-5 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Travel & tourism | 5,600 |
| The Creative Craft Show | 5-8 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Craft & hobbies | |
| Simply Christmas | 5-8 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Retail & gifts | |
| The Luxury Travel Fair | 5-8 November 2026 | Olympia London | Travel & tourism | over 12,000 (2025) |
| Cake International and Bake International | 6-8 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Food & drink | Over 25,000 |
| Your Horse Live | 6-8 November 2026 | NAEC Stoneleigh, Kenilworth | Equestrian | |
| Scale ModelWorld | 7-8 November 2026 | Telford International Centre | Craft & hobbies | |
| Nursing Live | 9-10 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Healthcare | 2,800 attendees (2025) |
| West Country Business Show | 10 November 2026 | Westpoint Exeter | Business services | 2,000 |
| The Business Show London | 11-12 November 2026 | Excel London | Business services | 25,000 |
| Automotive Management LIVE | 11 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Automotive | Over 1,300 (2025) |
| SALTEX | 11-12 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Agriculture & horticulture | 7,463 |
| Event Tech Live London | 11-12 November 2026 | Excel London | Events & hospitality | 2,719 qualified attendees (2025) |
| Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show | 13-15 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Automotive | |
| Thought Bubble Comic Convention | 14-15 November 2026 | Harrogate Convention Centre | Entertainment & collectibles | |
| The Movers & Storers Show | 17-18 November 2026 | NAEC Stoneleigh, Kenilworth | Transport & logistics | around 1,000 individual attendees (annual) |
| The Schools & Academies Show | 18-19 November 2026 | NEC Birmingham | Education & technology | 4,000 |
| Digital Construction North | 18 November 2026 | Manchester Central | Construction & built environment | Over 1000 |
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Compare venues in the United Kingdom at a glance
| Venue | Town or city | Largest capacity | Exhibition space | Upcoming shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEC Birmingham | Birmingham | 16,580 people (Hall 5, exhibition visitors at any one time (illustrative figure, 24,870 m2)) | 186,000 m2 | 52 |
| Excel London | London | 68,750 people (visitors at any one time in the Event Halls) | 87,328 m2 | 29 |
| Olympia London | London | 7,000 people (The Grand Hall, maximum venue capacity (5,000 seated)) | – | 11 |
| Harrogate Convention Centre | Harrogate | 2,000 people (Hall Q, exhibition) | over 147,000 sq ft m² | 7 |
| NAEC Stoneleigh | Kenilworth | Over 4,500 people (Hall 2, standing reception) | Over 21,000 m2 | 6 |
| Westpoint Exeter | Exeter | 7,500 standing people (Indoor arena, standing (up to 5,000 seated)) | over 4,500 m2 | 6 |
| Telford International Centre | Telford | 1,200 people (Ironbridge Suite as an auditorium (636 tiered seats)) | 9,840 m2 | 5 |
| Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall | Leeds | 1,500 people (New Dock Hall, reception) | – | 3 |
| SEC Glasgow | Glasgow | 12,000 people (Hall 4, reception style) | 22,355 m2 | 3 |
| Business Design Centre | London | 1,500 people (standing (Mezzanine)) | 6,000 m2 | 2 |
| Coventry Building Society Arena | Coventry | 42,500 people (Stadium Bowl, mix of standing and seated) | Up to 20,000 m2 | 2 |
| Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre | Farnborough | 10,000 people (Hall 1, guests (standing)) | 15,472 m2 | 2 |
| Manchester Central | Manchester | 10,900 people (Central Hall (1&2 combined), theatre style) | – | 2 |
| ICC Wales | Newport | 4,100 people (Main Hall) | 4,000 m2 | 1 |
| P&J Live | Aberdeen | 15,000 people (Arena, seated and standing) | 15,000 m2 | 1 |
| Bournemouth International Centre | Bournemouth | Up to 4,000 people (Windsor Hall, theatre style) | 5,798 m2 | – |
| Brighton Centre | Brighton | 4,450 people (Auditorium 1, theatre style) | 5,000 m2 | – |
Compare suppliers in the United Kingdom at a glance
| Supplier | Town or city | Services | Founded | Memberships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rentertain | AI Photo Booth, AI Headshots, AI Backgrounds and 5 more | |||
| Stand Central | London | Complete exhibition stand kits, Pop-up stands and fabric display walls, Modular exhibition stands and 7 more | ||
| Magic Modular | Glasgow | Modular exhibition stands for sale, Exhibition stand hire, Free 3D stand visualisation and 7 more | ||
| Skyline Whitespace | London | Exhibition stand design and build, Exhibition architecture, Custom stands and 7 more | 2001 | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Good Business Charter |
| Access Displays | Custom exhibition stands, Modular exhibition stand hire, Gantry and truss stands and 7 more | 1990 | ESSA member | |
| Motive Exhibitions | Bespoke exhibition stands, Modular exhibition stands, Shell scheme stands and 6 more | |||
| Courier Express | Same-day and next-day courier, UK haulage and pallet delivery, Event and medical logistics and 7 more | 1993 | ISO 9001, FORS Silver, EcoVadis Gold | |
| Gallowglass | Event crew for build, load-in and breakdown, Crew chiefs and senior crew chiefs, Cherry picker and scissor lift operators and 7 more | 1996 | ||
| Aztec Event Services | Exhibition AV production, Staging and set builds, Lighting and 5 more | 2006 | ||
| Furniture Hire UK | Exhibition furniture hire, Chair hire, Table hire and 7 more | |||
| Full Circle Events and Exhibitions | Shell scheme upgrades, Show Ready modular stands, Custom build stands and 7 more | ESSA Tier 5 accreditation | ||
| Adlib | Full technical production, Audio rental, Lighting rental and 7 more | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 | ||
| Octink | Exhibition stands, Bespoke stands and centrepieces, Modular and fabric pop-up stands and 7 more | ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISA UK member | ||
| Clip Exhibition | Bespoke exhibition stand design and build, Stand and graphic design, Project management and 7 more | 1979 | ||
| ExpoCart | Display boards and banner stands, LED light boxes, Shell scheme graphics and 7 more | 2015 | ||
| Aspect Exhibitions | Custom-built exhibition stands, Colonnade modular stands, Modular system hire and sale (R8, Meroform) and 7 more | 1991 | ||
| DBpixelhouse | Exhibition and event AV solutions, LED walls and LED screen hire, Event Wi-Fi and connectivity and 7 more | 1994 | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 20121 | |
| EF-GSM | Exhibition freight forwarding by air, sea and road, Door to stand transport, Customs clearance and 5 more | IELA member, BIFA member, FIATA member | ||
| Europa International | Exhibition and event furniture hire, Chair, stool and lounge seating hire, Counter, cupboard and computer workstation hire and 5 more | 1961 | ||
| Exhibit 3Sixty | Custom exhibition stands, Modular exhibition stands, Shell scheme stands and 7 more | 2008 | ESSA member, ESSA Accreditation | |
| Grand Technix | Exhibition screen hire, Stand LED video walls, LED screen and digital signage hire and 5 more | |||
| Nimlok | Bespoke hire exhibition stands, Self-build modular exhibition stands, Portable display stands and 7 more | 1970 | ISO 9001, ESSA Health & Safety Accreditation | |
| Quadrant2Design | Custom exhibition stand design and build, Reusable modular stands, Shell scheme stands and 7 more | |||
| Thorns Group | Exhibition stand furniture hire, Furniture for organiser offices and feature areas, Exhibition furniture packages and 4 more | ESSA member | ||
| Exhibit Hire | Exhibition furniture hire, Chairs, stools, tables and sofas, Display plinths and counters and 5 more | 2007 | ||
| GH Display | Peterborough | Custom exhibition stand design and build, Exhibition stand hire, Shell scheme stand hire and upgrades and 6 more | 1976 | ESSA Tier 5 sustainability certification, FESPA Waste Management Accreditation |
| T3 Systems | London | Custom exhibition stand hire (T3Xtra), installed and collected, Modular exhibition stands for purchase, Shell scheme upgrades and 5 more | 1981 | ISO 9001, ESSA member |
| XL Displays | Peterborough | Turnkey exhibition stand hire, Exhibition stand design and build, Linked pop-up exhibition stands and 6 more | ||
| Display Wizard | Banner and roller banner stands, Pop-up and fabric display stands, Modular exhibition systems and 6 more | 2004 | ESSA member |
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Questions about the United Kingdom
How many listings are there for the United Kingdom?
You can compare 187 listings here: 141 shows, 29 suppliers, 17 venues.
Which shows are coming up next in the United Kingdom?
Spirit of Christmas Fair, 2-8 November 2026, Olympia London; Euro Bus Expo, 3-5 November 2026, NEC Birmingham; World Travel Market London, 3-5 November 2026, Excel London; Farm Business Innovation, 4-5 November 2026, NEC Birmingham; UK Metals Expo, 4-5 November 2026, NEC Birmingham.
Which is the largest show in the United Kingdom by visitors?
Multimodal, with 14,676 visitors in 2026, among the shows here that publish visitor figures.
Which towns and cities have the most listings in the United Kingdom?
Birmingham (54), London (51), Exeter (8), Harrogate (8), Kenilworth (7).
Which sectors are most common in the United Kingdom?
Exhibition venues (17), Construction & built environment (13), Stand design & build (13), Retail & gifts (11), Agriculture & horticulture (11), Healthcare (9).
Which venue in the United Kingdom has the largest stated capacity?
Manchester Central, at 10,900 people, among the venues here that publish a capacity.
You can check every answer against the 187 listings in this section: each one is worked out from what they publish.