InstallerSHOW 2026 welcomed a record-breaking 38,523 visitors to NEC Birmingham from 23-25 June 2026, with attendance up 20% year on year.
InstallerSHOW 2026 brought together installers, manufacturers, merchants, specifiers and industry professionals from across heating, plumbing, electrical, renewables, kitchens, bathrooms, building, interiors and future skills.
This year’s show featured 900+ exhibitors, 380+ speakers, 10 CPD-accredited content stages and 100+ sessions, giving visitors the chance to get hands on with new kit, watch live demos, ask proper questions and compare products side by side.
For the first time, InstallerSHOW 2026 was co-located with the Painting & Decorating Show and Professional Woodworking Expo, alongside the World Plumbing Conference, which returned to the UK after more than 20 years. Together, the events gave visitors even more sectors, products and expertise under one roof, reflecting the way jobs happen in real life – with different trades, products and skills working alongside each other.
The NEC was busy throughout the three days, with visitors exploring product launches, hands-on feature areas, live sessions and conversations on stands across the halls.
Confidence from exhibitors was reflected in a record-breaking onsite rebooking rate of 89%, with brands moving quickly to secure their place for 2027 before this year’s show had even closed. The figure underlines the value exhibitors place on InstallerSHOW – not just for footfall, but for the quality of conversations, the strength of the audience and the chance to get products in front of the right people.
David Ventris-Field, Event Director, InstallerSHOW, said: “InstallerSHOW 2026 exceeded all expectations. The atmosphere across the NEC for all three days was incredible, and the response from visitors, exhibitors and speakers has been overwhelmingly positive. This was our biggest show yet, and the scale of it was matched by the quality of the conversations, the content and the opportunities created across the halls.
We’re proud of what InstallerSHOW 2026 delivered, and very grateful to everyone who played a part in making it such a landmark edition.”
Looking ahead to the next edition, scheduled for 22-24 June 2027, organisers anticipate continued growth as InstallerSHOW builds on its strongest edition to date.
Following the success of this year’s co-location, InstallerSHOW will return alongside the Painting & Decorating Show, and Professional Woodworking Expo, strengthening its position as a major cross-sector gathering at the NEC. The continued expansion of the event reflects growing demand for a more connected approach across the trades and built environment, bringing different sectors together to drive collaboration, innovation and best practice under one roof.
