Trade shows by sector
Automotive shows
Motor trade events for dealers and fleet professionals alongside the big enthusiast shows for classic cars and motorcycles.
There are 8 upcoming automotive shows on the calendar. Next: Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show at NEC Birmingham, 13–15 Nov 2026. Held at venues including NEC Birmingham, Telford International Centre and NAEC Stoneleigh. By city: trade shows in Birmingham, trade shows in Telford and trade shows in Kenilworth. Exhibitor guide: Choosing your first UK trade show.
Show · 13–15 Nov 2026
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show
See more than 3,000 classic cars and bikes, over 450 specialist traders, more than 320 clubs and an indoor autojumble at NEC Birmingham, 13 to 15 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 · 6–7 Feb 2027
Classic Dirt Bike Show
See judged club and private classic off-road bikes and stock up at hundreds of trade and autojumble stands, over two days each February at Telford International Centre.
Show · 19–21 Feb 2027
Race Retro
See race cars in four halls, a live rally stage, historic karting, an auction and autojumble at Race Retro, Stoneleigh Park, 19 to 21 February 2027.
Show · 19–21 Mar 2027
Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show
Classic car restoration show at NEC Birmingham, 19 to 21 March 2027, with 160+ clubs, live restorations, 250 traders and 26,912 visitors in 2024.
Show · 12–14 Apr 2027
Forecourt Show
Free trade-only forecourt and fuel retail show in Halls 18 and 19 at NEC Birmingham, 12 to 14 April 2027, now annual and co-located with four food shows.
Show · 8–10 Jun 2027
Automechanika Birmingham
Automechanika Birmingham is a free trade show for the UK automotive aftermarket at NEC Birmingham, 8 to 10 June 2027, with 550+ suppliers in 2025.
Show · 10 Nov 2027
Automotive Management LIVE
Free one-day trade event for motor retail managers, dealer groups, manufacturers and suppliers at NEC Birmingham, next held on 10 November 2027.
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