Business Diary: UK Events - May 2026
1st
Manufacturing & Construction
Exhibition that showcases the latest innovative trends in home-building and interior design, based on the Channel 4 TV show of the same name, featuring over 400 exhibitors. Event held at the ExCel Exhibition and Convention Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 1st-4th May 2026
6th
Services & Leisure
Trade show for the online marketing industry, showcasing the latest technologies and services available and giving visitors the opportunity to meet with over 200 leading exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 6th-7th May 2026
8th
Health & Education
Trade show for the medical and healthcare industries, showcasing the latest products, services and information for medical cosmetics professionals, with over 500 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 8th-9th May 2026
Retail & Wholesale
Trade show for the retail industry, showcasing the latest services and products available for babies and children, with over 350 leading brands expected to attend. Event held at the ExCel Exhibition and Convention Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 8th-10th May 2026
Retail & Wholesale
Trade fair for pregnancy and parenting related products and services, including healthcare and clothing, featuring over 600 exhibitors. Event held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK.
Event Dates: 8th-10th May 2026
Services & Leisure
Large overseas property exhibition, featuring over 250 exhibitors from around the world and experts who can advise on international property legal, financial, tax and currency issues. Event held at the ExCel Exhibition and Convention Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 8th-10th May 2026
9th
Financial & Real Estate
Scottish home construction and renovation show covering thousands of innovative products and services and over 140 exhibitors. Event held at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, UK.
Event Dates: 9th-10th May 2026
Manufacturing & Construction
Major food exhibition specialising in products and services related to the vegetarian, vegan and meat reduction lifestyle, with over 400 leading industry exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK.
Event Dates: 9th-10th May 2026
Health & Education
Major pharmaceutical and healthcare expo specialising in products for preventing allergies and allergen-free products, with over 300 leading industry exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 9th-10th May 2026
12th
Manufacturing & Construction
Trade show for the future of the built environment, featuring innovative solutions for the construction supply chain for sustainable development, with over 200 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the ExCel Exhibition and Convention Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 12th-14th May 2026
Manufacturing & Construction
Major week-long trade show for all building materials, tools, products and services, with over 100 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at ExCel Exhibition and International Convention Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 12th-14th May 2026
Manufacturing & Construction
Trade show dedicated to architects, designers, developers, stonemasons and wholesalers, showcasing the latest products and services available. With over 200 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at ExCel Exhibition and International Convention Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 12th-14th May 2026
13th
Manufacturing & Construction
Trade fair for the UK nuclear sector across the entire nuclear energy supply chain showcasing the latest innovative sector trends, with over 100 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at Birchwood Nuclear Hub, Warrington, UK.
Event Date: 13th May 2026
Cross Sector
Trade show for all areas of the farming industry, showcasing the latest products and services including food, machinery and livestock, with over 500 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, UK.
Event Dates: 13th-16th May 2026
Services & Leisure
Trade show for workers in the creative industries, showcasing the latest products and technologies used, with over 100 industry professionals expected to attend. Event held at Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 13th-14th May 2026
Manufacturing & Construction
Trade show for lowering carbon impact to improve sustainability in the construction sector and the built environment, with over 100 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, UK.
Event Dates: 13th-14th May 2026
Transport & Utilities
Bioenergy and energy efficiency conference and expo. Including energy storage, low carbon transport offshore and onshore wind providers from around the UK and overseas, with over 500 exhibitors. Event held at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, UK.
Event Dates: 13th-14th May 2026
Financial & Real Estate
National accountancy exhibition and conference, featuring over 300 suppliers of accountancy products and services, such as cloud computing, financial software, training and tax and consulting services. Event held at ExCel Exhibition and Convention Centre, London, UK.
Event Dates: 13th-14th May 2026
14th
Manufacturing & Construction
Trade show for the building and construction industries, showcasing the latest tools, machinery and services from the leading professionals, with over 350 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, UK.
Event Dates: 14th-15th May 2026
15th
Health & Education
Trade show for the dental industry showcasing the latest innovative technologies and medical equipment, with over 400 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK.
Event Dates: 15th-16th May 2026
19th
Transport & Utilities
International trade show dedicated to water technologies and innovative solutions to sustainable water practices, with over 200 exhibitors expected to attend. The event will be held at National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK.
Event Dates: 19th-20th May 2026
Retail & Wholesale
Trade show for the outdoor industries, showcasing the latest gardening tools, products and accessories and featuring the young and upcoming garden designers. Event held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK.
Event Dates: 19th-23rd May 2026
Retail & Wholesale
Trade show dedicated to the UK e-commerce sector, covering digital payments, online security and brand promotion activities, featuring over 100 leading exhibitors. Event held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK.
Event Dates: 19th-20th May 2026
20th
Transport & Utilities
Road Expo: Trade show showcasing the latest products and technology in traffic engineering and road safety, with over 100 exhibitors expected to attend. The event will be held at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry , UK.
Event Dates: 20th-21st May 2026
Transport & Utilities
Major British parking exhibition, featuring over 100 exhibitors showcasing technological solutions and other products and services for the UK parking industry. Event held at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, UK.
Event Dates: 20th-21st May 2026
Manufacturing & Construction
Trade show for the financial and housing industry, showcasing the latest investment products, information and services available to landlords in the UK, with over 200 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK
Event Date: 20th May 2026
22nd
Financial & Real Estate
Trade show showcasing the latest in interior design products and home and garden lifestyle products, with over 250 leading industry exhibitors expected to attend. The event will be held at Scottish Exhibition and Conference Center, Glasgow, UK.
Event Dates: 22nd-25th May 2026
29th
Services & Leisure
Trade show for the UK's hobby gaming industry showcasing the latest board games, role playing games and family games, with over 100 exhibitors expected to attend. Event held at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK.
Event Dates: 29th-31st May 2026
