DATE OF EVENT: JUNE 23–25, 2026

Following another record-breaking year, InstallerSHOW returns to the NEC Birmingham from 23–25 June, set to be its largest and most comprehensive edition yet. Evolving into a truly comprehensive multi-trade platform, the event unites different corners of the built environment to showcase the future of commercial and residential infrastructure.

Bringing together over 40,000 installation and specification professionals with 900+ industry-leading exhibitors, the event promises fresh thinking, practical insights, and live product demonstrations across heat, water, air, and energy sectors.

As the UK’s definitive platform for the installation ecosystem, InstallerSHOW 2026 provides a vital platform for knowledge-sharing, net-zero strategy, and forward-thinking discussion around modern construction and smart building technology.

A Multi-Trade Ecosystem Under One Roof

Across three action-packed days, the 2026 exhibition expands its footprint through strategic co-location with the Professional Woodworking Expo and the Painting & Decorating Show. This holistic approach reflects how real-world commercial fit-outs and construction projects are delivered, bringing collaborating trades together under a single roof to network and share expertise.

The 2026 event is built around key core pillars:

Innovation

Features like the debut of InstallerTRADES give visitors a first-hand look at the latest tools and materials in action, while InstallerPLAZA serves as the central hub for live debates and interviews with the industry’s brightest minds. From smart home automation to compliance testing, the focus is heavily on staying ahead of regulatory updates and technological trends.

Sustainability

Decarbonisation and energy efficiency take center stage in 2026. Keynote discussions in the elemental Arena tackle net-zero delivery at scale, while features like The HAUS explore innovative, low-carbon construction methods and the rapid integration of alternative energy systems like commercial heat pumps and solar technology.

Global Best Practice

Bringing an international perspective to this year’s exhibition, the UK hosts the 14th World Plumbing Conference in partnership with the World Plumbing Council. This global gathering connects UK specifiers and contractors with international standards, water conservation technologies, and emerging public health guidelines.