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With the aim of bringing our readers an extensive business events, exhibitions and trade fairs diary, Small Business will be continually updating this page as new events come onto our radar. If you notice any business shows we have missed, or would like to feature your event on our list, please get in touch with Anna Jordan on anna.jordan@stubbenedge.com.
May 2026
Event: The Midlands Business Network Expo
Date: 12 May 2026
Location: Wolverhampton Racecourse and Conference Centre, WV6 0PE
Website: https://themidlandsbusinessnetwork.co.uk/
Brief: Connect with 100 exhibitors and engage with professionals from various industries. There will be free business seminars and dedicated networking sessions.
Event: Bristol Business Expo
Date: 14 May 2026
Location: BAWA Conference Centre, Bristol, BS34 7RG
Website: https://www.b2bexpos.co.uk/event/bristol-expo-may-2026
Brief: An opportunity to openly network with 300-400 attendees from across Bristol, explore the exhibition with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services, attend free seminars and workshops, and a speed networking session.
Event: Basingstoke Business Expo
Date: 20 May 2026
Location: The Apollo Hotel, Basingstoke, RG24 9NU
Website: b2bexpos.co.uk/event/basingstoke-expo-november-2025
Brief: An opportunity to openly network with over 250 attendees from across Hampshire. The exhibition will feature a variety of local exhibitors, free seminars and workshops, and a speed networking session.
June 2026
Event: Expo Scotland Business Show
Date: 4 June 2026
Location: Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9BA
Website: https://www.hashtagevents.co.uk/business-shows/business-events-in-scotland/expo-scotland-business-show/
Brief: This will be the 16th edition of this event which is for entrepreneurs, business owners and investors in the Glasgow and the West of Scotland region. Free seminar and workshop sessions.
Event: Brighton and Hove Business Show
Date: 4 June 2026
Location: The Amex Stadium, Brighton, BN1 9BL
Website: brightonandhovebusinessshow.uk/show-details/show-overview/
Brief: A day for networking, impactful keynote sessions, engaging workshops, and plenty of opportunities to make valuable connections and meet potential customers and suppliers. It will run from 10am to 3pm, and there is free parking for all attendees, visitors and exhibitors.
Event: Cumbria Business Expo
Date: 5 June 2026
Location: Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle, CA2 4TS
Website: shoutexpo.com/attend-cumbria
Brief: An exhibition for the region’s business owners, professionals, startups and marketeers, keen to connect with businesses and decision-makers from across the north of England. They are expecting over 1,250 visitors.
Event: Yorkshire Business Fair Sheffield
Date: 10 June 2026
Location: Holiday Inn, Rotherham/Sheffield, S60 2XL
Website: yorbusinessevents.co.uk
Brief: A business expo and networking event for Doncaster that runs from 10am until 3pm. In addition to the main exhibition hall, connected rooms and public spaces will provide space for open networking. Exhibitor prices start at £150. Up to 44 businesses will exhibit their products and services to one another and, more importantly, hundreds of visitors looking for new suppliers and services.
Event: Somerset Business Expo
Date: 12 June 2026
Location: Junction 24 Market Way, North Petherton, Somerset TA6 6DF
Website: https://sedgemoorchamber.co.uk/chambers-events/somerset-business-expo/
Brief: For start-ups and micros, through to SMEs and corporates. Exhibitors help design the programme and deliver presentations.
Event: eTail UK
Date: 16-17 June 2026
Location: Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
Website: etaileurope.wbresearch.com
Brief: eTail UK is designed to help you increase the profits from your online business. A chance to connect with top minds from the UK’s most successful and innovative retailers.
Event: Greater Birmingham Business Expo
Date: 23 June 2026
Location: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham, B5 7QU
Website: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/event-calendar/greater-birmingham-business-expo-2026-june.html
Brief: An event organised by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. It will showcase a range of products and services and provide an opportunity for you to connect as business leaders and grow relationships. It includes exhibitor stands, seminars, and speed networking.
Event: B2B Growth Expo Bournemouth
Date: 25 June 2026
Location: Citygate Centre, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS
Website: b2bgrowthexpo.com/bournemouth-expo/
Brief: A chance to network with Bournemouth and Dorset-based companies. Local exhibitors will be showcasing their services. Free business seminars, keynote speakers and interactive workshops.
July 2026
Event: South West Expo Swindon
Date: 9 July 2026
Location: The STEAM Museum, The Great Western Hall, Fire Fly Ave, Swindon SN2 2EY
Website: greatbritishexpos.co.uk/event/south-west-expo-swindon/
Brief: They are expecting over 1,000 SMEs and entrepreneurs from across the region to attend. A a platform to expand your network, market your business, and source new products. Runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm, with six featured keynote speakers and four marketing workshops.
September 2026
Event: The Better Business Show
Date: 17 September 2026
Location: Worthing Leisure Centre, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 4ET
Website: https://worthingandadurchamber.co.uk/page-1860509
Brief: This event is managed by the Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce and it is marketed to local business owners and decision-makers. There are also some subsidised exhibition stands allocated specifically for start-up businesses (who are in their first 18 months of trading).
October 2026
Event: South West Expo Bristol
Date: 1 October 2026
Location: Leigh Court Business Centre, Pill Rd, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3RA
Website: greatbritishexpos.co.uk/event/south-west-expo-bristol
Brief: Join over 1,000 SMEs from across the region who will be attending the business expo and using it as a platform to connect, meet new suppliers and become a new supplier. Runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm, with six featured keynote speakers and four marketing workshops.
Event: Hereford & Worcestershire Business Expo
Date: 1 October 2026
Location: University Arena, Worcester, WR2 5JN
Website: hwchamber.co.uk/events/business-expo/
Brief: This event is run by the local Chamber of Commerce. Attendance is free, there is a dedicated Networking Zone, and they are expecting 150 exhibitors. Exact date to be confirmed.
Event: Resilience World Nexus (RWN) Summit 2026
Date: 6-7 October 2026
Location: Church House Westminster, London
Website: https://www.rwnsummit.com/
Brief: The RWN Summit focuses on building a proactive resilience mindset, offering SMEs insights on navigating AI, cyber threats, and securing finance.
Event: The East of England’s Festivals Conference and Exhibition Show
Date: 7 October 2026
Location: Burgess Hall Events and Conference Centre, St Ives, Cambs PE27 6WU https://www.oneleisure.net/burgess-hall-home
Website: https://eafn.co.uk/the-show/
Brief: A free day of networking with fellow event professionals, making valuable connections, gaining information and knowledge from the conference and Q&A sessions, connecting with all the events suppliers showcasing their products and services in the Exhibition and enjoying the entertainment provided.
Event: unLTD Business Expo
Date: 14 October 2026
Location: Magna, Rotherham, S60 1FD.
Website: expo.unltdbusiness.com
Brief: An all-day exhibition for businesses from Sheffield, Rotherham and beyond. Free for visitors.
Event: Devon Business Show
Date: 14 October 2025
Location: Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth, PL2 3DG
Website: devonchamber.co.uk/devon-business-show/
Brief: The show is managed by the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. A chance to meet and connect with the region’s leading businesses and entrepreneurs
Event: Thames Valley Expo Reading
Date: 14 October 2026
Location: Green Park, 100 Longwater Ave, Reading, RG2 6GP
Website: greatbritishexpos.co.uk/event/thames-valley-expo-reading/
Brief: A business networking and educational event aimed at small business owners and entrepreneurs. Runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm, with six featured keynote speakers and four marketing workshops.
Event: Leicester Business Show
Date: 16 October 2026
Location: Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Aylestone Road , Leicester, LE2 7TR
Website: hashtagevents.co.uk/business-shows/leicester-business-show/
Brief: A business networking event for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, team leaders, managers, consultants, contractors and professionals from all kinds of business and all sizes. The event will feature guest speakers and seminar / workshop sessions.
Event: Bishop’s Stortford Means Business
Date: 21 October 2026
Location: South Mill Arts, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG
Website: www.bsmb.co.uk
Brief: The longest running and largest business exhibition in the town. As an exhibitor you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your business to 300+ visitors in one day. Free to attend, including the seminars.
Event: North West Business Expo
Date: 23 October 2025
Location: Bolton Stadium Hotel, Bolton, BL6 6SF
Website: shoutexpo.com/attend-northwest
Brief: Running since 2021, this expo will have 100 Exhibitors and expects over 1,000 visitors from businesses in the Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Liverpool City regions.
November 2026
Event: The Business Show
Date: 11-12 November 2026
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, E16 1XL
Website: www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk
Brief: One of the biggest shows/exhibitions in the business networking calendar with around 500 exhibitors, 200 seminars, and an expected 25,000 visitors over its two days.
Event: The National Business Expo
Date: 12 November 2025
Location: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ
Website: zokit.co.uk/the-south-wales-business-expo/
Brief: A business exhibition for Wales. Main features include: Networking Breakfast, Awards Lunch, BizTalks, Business Lounge / Co-working Space, VIP Area.
Event: Halton and Warrington Business Fair
Date: 19 November 2026
Location: DCBL Stadium, Widnes WA8 7DZ
Website: haltonbizfair.co.uk
Brief: A friendly and lively annual B2B event that regularly attracts around 40 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors from the local area and beyond.
Event: Birmingham Expo
Date: 26-27 November 2026
Location: National Conference Centre, Birmingham B92 0EJ
Website: https://b2bgrowthexpo.com/birmingham-expo/
Brief: Discover the leading edge of industry and innovation at the Birmingham Expo, the premier event for professionals looking to expand networks and enhance strategies. This business exhibition in Birmingham unites entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and innovators to exchange ideas and drive business growth.
Event: B2B Marketing Expo
Date: 18-19 November 2026
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, E16 1XL
Website: www.salesinnovationexpo.co.uk
Brief: Thousands of marketing leaders will descend on Excel London for two days packed with the latest innovations, trends, and insights shaping the world of B2B marketing. With hundreds of unique sessions to choose from across the two days, you’ll hear from industry-leading speakers while exploring the leading and upcoming brands within B2B Marketing
