Trade shows by city
Trade shows in London
Trade shows and exhibitions across London, from the large halls at Excel and Olympia to smaller venues such as the Business Design Centre.
There are 49 upcoming shows in London on the calendar. Next: B2B Marketing Live at Excel London, 18–19 Nov 2026. Venues: Excel London, Olympia London and Business Design Centre. Busiest sectors here: business services, construction & built environment and healthcare. Exhibitor guide: Checking what a co-located exhibition ticket actually covers. Also on the London calendar: FinTech Connect, TEXPREMIUM, GIANT Health, Top Drawer, London Art Fair and The Toy Fair. More sectors with shows here: travel and tourism, business services, veterinary and animal health, energy and sustainability and textiles and fashion.
Show · 18–19 Nov 2026
B2B Marketing Live
See 100 suppliers and 60 seminars on AI, brand, content and data at B2B Marketing Live, a two-day show for B2B marketers at Excel London on 18 and 19 November 2026.
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 · 19–20 Nov 2026
London Vet Show
Take RACE-approved CPD and meet 425 plus exhibitors at London Vet Show, Excel London, 19 and 20 November 2026, run by CloserStill Media with the RVC and BVA.
Show · 25–26 Nov 2026
emex
Get free entry to an energy management, smart buildings and net zero exhibition and CPD-accredited conference at Excel London, 25 to 26 November 2026.
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 · 25–26 Nov 2026
London Build Expo
Free construction show at Excel London on 25 to 26 November 2026, co-located with elementalLONDON, with CPD talks and a Meet the Buyer programme.
Show · 25–26 Nov 2026
National Civils Show
Annual trade show at Excel London for civil engineering, drainage and flood suppliers, with free CPD seminars, on 25 and 26 November 2026.
Show · 26–29 Nov 2026
The Cake & Bake Show
Four-day baking and cake decorating show at Olympia London, 26 to 29 November 2026, with demonstrations, workshops and shopping.
Show · 26–29 Nov 2026
The Ideal Christmas Show
Shop more than 400 brands for Christmas gifts, decorations and food at Olympia London, 26 to 29 November 2026, with workshops, Santa's Grotto and two more shows on one ticket.
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 · 27 Nov 2026
Nursery Management Show
Free entry for nursery providers to a one-day show at Excel London on 27 November 2026, with four theatres, free business clinics and about 100 exhibitors.
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 · 1–3 Dec 2026
Resourcing Tomorrow
Mining investment conference and exhibition at the Business Design Centre, London, 1 to 3 December 2026, with 2,336+ industry leaders and 543 investors in 2025.
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 · 7–8 Dec 2026
GIANT Health
Two-day NHS innovation festival at the Business Design Centre, London, with procurement, systems, hospital and AI conferences.
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 · 19–24 Jan 2027
London Art Fair
Modern and contemporary art fair with over 120 galleries at the Business Design Centre, Islington, from 19 to 24 January 2027.
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 · 20–22 Jan 2027
Bett UK
Education technology exhibition and conference at Excel London for educators, education leaders and edtech suppliers, next held 20 to 22 January 2027.
Show · 2–4 Feb 2027
Surface Design Show
Surface Design Show is a free trade show of interior and exterior surface materials for architects and designers at the Business Design Centre, London, 2 to 4 February 2027.
Show · 3–4 Feb 2027
TechEx Global
Eight co-located enterprise tech events on AI, cyber security, IoT and data centres at Olympia London on 3 to 4 February 2027.
Show · 16–18 Feb 2027
Scoop International
Free trade-only fashion and lifestyle buying show at Olympia National, London, on 16 to 18 February 2027, with over 200 curated labels each season.
Show · 27 Feb – 1 Mar 2027
100% Optical
Annual optical industry show at Excel London, run with the Association of Optometrists, with eyewear and equipment exhibitors and free CPD.
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 · 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 · 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 · 5–6 Mar 2027
Childcare & Education Expo London
Free early years trade show at Excel London on 5 and 6 March 2027, with CPD seminars and over 4,000 visitors and 130+ exhibitors in 2026.
Show · 5–7 Mar 2027
The Baby Show Excel
Compare and buy baby products from more than 350 brands at Excel London, 5 to 7 March 2027, try pushchairs on a buggy track and attend free talks.
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 · 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 · 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 · 10–11 Apr 2027
The National Wedding Show London
Consumer wedding planning show at Excel London on 10 and 11 April 2027, with hundreds of suppliers, catwalk shows and adult tickets from £22.
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 · 5–6 May 2027
Learning Technologies
Free two-day workplace learning exhibition at Excel London on 5 and 6 May 2027, with 200 exhibitors and 15,000 attendees in 2026.
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
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 · 25–27 May 2027
Clerkenwell Design Week
See commercial interiors products free across exhibition venues and over 180 showrooms at Clerkenwell Design Week, a three-day festival in London EC1, 25 to 27 May 2027.
Show · 28–30 May 2027
MCM Comic Con London
Meet voice actors and TV and film guests, cosplay and shop from independent creators at Excel London. Held each May and October, the next edition runs 28 to 30 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 · 16–17 Jun 2027
Elevate
Free trade show for gym, leisure, sport and physical therapy buyers at Excel London on 16 and 17 June 2027, with 250+ exhibitors in 2026.
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 1–7 Nov 2027
Spirit of Christmas Fair
A seven-day Christmas shopping fair of over 600 independent brands in the Grand Hall at Olympia London, 2 to 8 November 2026.
Show · 2–4 Nov 2027
World Travel Market London
Find and buy new travel products at WTM London, RX's three-day travel and tourism trade event at Excel London, next held 2 to 4 November 2027.
Show · 10–11 Nov 2027
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 · 10–11 Nov 2027
The Business Show London
Free, trade-only two-day show for SME owners, founders and start-ups at Excel London, on 11 and 12 November 2026.
Supplier · London
Event & Food Safety
Food safety consultancy and online food hygiene training for UK events and venues.
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.
Venue · London
Business Design Centre
At the Business Design Centre in Islington you get a naturally lit 2,500 m2 Mezzanine hall and 6,000 m2 across all spaces, in the former 1862 Agricultural Hall.
Venue · London
Excel London
Excel London gives you 87,328 sq m of column-free Event Halls and ICC London on the Royal Victoria Dock, with Custom House station about 200m from the West Entrance.
Supplier · London
MEMS International
Chessington stand builder in business since 1987, making custom stands in its own Surrey workshop and supplying Octanorm stands as an official OSPI partner.
Venue · London
Olympia London
West London venue with four main halls from 3,300 to 14,000 m², beside Kensington (Olympia) station, with on-site hotels.
Supplier · London
Skyline Whitespace
Have one London contractor design, build and manage your stand, from a single show to programmes across several countries. Custom, modular and double-deck stands since 2001.
Supplier · London
Symbiosis
A London stand design and build firm with workshops near Andover, founded in 2003, building custom, beMatrix modular and double deck stands with in-house print and storage.
Supplier · London
T3 Systems
Maker of the T3 modular aluminium stand system, offering custom stand hire installed and collected at UK venues, or stands to buy.
Show · Dates to be confirmed
The Luxury Travel Fair
A four-day luxury travel fair in Olympia London's National Hall, presented by Condé Nast Traveller. The 2026 edition runs 5 to 8 November.
Compare venues in London at a glance
| Venue | Largest capacity | Exhibition space | Upcoming shows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel London | 68,750 people (visitors at any one time in the Event Halls) | 87,328 m2 | 33 |
| Olympia London | 7,000 people (The Grand Hall, maximum venue capacity (5,000 seated)) | – | 10 |
| Business Design Centre | 1,500 people (standing (Mezzanine)) | 6,000 m2 | 4 |
Compare suppliers in London at a glance
| Supplier | Services | Founded | Memberships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event & Food Safety | Event food safety management, Exhibitor food document checks, On-site food safety advisers and 3 more | 2007 | |
| Stand Central | Complete exhibition stand kits, Pop-up stands and fabric display walls, Modular exhibition stands and 7 more | 2025 | |
| MEMS International | Custom exhibition stand design and build, Modular and Octanorm stands, Octanorm stand hire, reconfiguration and refurbishment and 6 more | 1987 | Official Octanorm partner (OSPI), ESSA member, IFES member |
| Symbiosis | Custom exhibition stand design and build, beMatrix modular stands, Double deck stands and 8 more | 2003 | ESSA Health and Safety accreditation, beMaster Plus (beMatrix), Better Stands Gold certification 2025 |
| T3 Systems | Custom exhibition stand hire (T3Xtra), installed and collected, Modular exhibition stands for purchase, Shell scheme upgrades and 5 more | 1981 | ISO 9001, ESSA member |
| Skyline Whitespace | Exhibition stand design and build, Exhibition architecture, Custom stands and 7 more | 2001 | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Good Business Charter |
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