18–19 November 2026 | Business Design Centre, Islington, London

LiGHT 26 returns to London this November, bringing together architects, interior designers, lighting designers, engineers and specifiers for two days of product discovery, expert insight and industry networking. It is the UK’s only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification.

More than 200 international lighting brands will be showing their latest collections, from architectural and decorative lighting to technical solutions and controls. The 2025 edition welcomed close to 7,000 visitors, and this year’s show promises to build on that. It is also the first edition under the ownership of Messe Frankfurt UK.

At the heart of the show are two dedicated zones. The Architectural Zone showcases lighting for commercial, residential, workplace and public environments, including high-performance luminaires, integrated systems and exterior lighting. The Technical Zone focuses on lighting controls, emergency lighting, OEM components, lamps, gear and connected technologies, reflecting how intelligent lighting is becoming part of building design.

Beyond the exhibition floor, the [d]arc thoughts talks programme, curated by [d]arc media, explores the latest topics and trends shaping lighting and design. A new art installation, a late-night drinks reception after the first day and plenty of networking opportunities make it as much a place to connect as a place to browse. For anyone specifying lighting across workplace, hospitality, retail or residential projects, there should be plenty to discover.

Event details

When: 18–19 November 2026, 10:00–17:00
Where: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 0QH
Cost: Free to attend; registration required

For the full programme and to register, visit the official LiGHT 26 website.