2–4 Oct 2026 · birmingham, GB

Grand Designs Live 2026

Grand Designs Live is a consumer-focused home design and improvement show for people planning self-builds, renovations or home improvements. The event brings together over 400 exhibitors, 100+ expert talks, four feature hubs (including Sustainability, Kitchen & Bedroom, Home & Garden, and Build & Renovation) and the Grand House showhome. It runs as major UK shows in Birmingham (NEC) and London (ExCeL) with sessions and brand exhibits showcasing products, innovations and specialist advice.

Last updated August 10, 2026

Dates: 2–4 Oct 2026
Venue: NEC Birmingham (Hall 8)
Location: birmingham, GB
Frequency: Annual
Audience: Mixed
Duration: 3 days
Scale: Regional
Exhibitors: 130Fact

Construction & BuildingHome, Furniture & InteriorsElectronicsArts, Crafts & HobbiesAgriculture & Farming

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About Grand Designs Live 2026

Grand Designs Live 2026 is a regional trade show in birmingham, United Kingdom for the Construction & Building and Home, Furniture & Interiors industries. The 2026 edition runs 2–4 Oct 2026 at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8). It brings together an estimated 130 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 130 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

2027Upcoming30 Apr – 3 May 2027
2026Upcoming2–4 Oct 2026

Venue

NEC Birmingham (Hall 8)

birmingham, England, GB

Who exhibits at Grand Designs Live 2026

We've captured 130 exhibitors for Grand Designs Live 2026 (roster as of 2026). They span 5 countries, 47% of them based outside the United Kingdom.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

United Kingdom53%·9
United States18%·3
France12%·2
Norway12%·2
Estonia6%·1

Based on 17 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

Energy Electronics29%·5
Construction24%·4
Services18%·3
Machinery Manufacturing12%·2
Software It12%·2

Based on 17 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

78%Class Bof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Highly exclusive — the great majority of exhibitors are found here and nowhere else in our data.

Cross-referenced against 130 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

47%Class Dof exhibitors are based abroad

Regionally international — neighbouring countries alongside a strong home base.

Grand Designs Live 2026 exhibitor list

The Grand Designs Live 2026 exhibitor list currently counts 130+ indexed companies. They span industries including construction and energy-electronics. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

Company

Industry

Location

HHowdens
construction
London, GB
RRoofit.Solar
energy-electronics
Tallinn, EE
BBreeze House
construction
Leek

Westmidlands
Cultivar
Garden Store Direct
Freddie's Flowers
BIG PICTURE / Homepage
Simpler Law
Vaillant-group
Gaviota UK
TCA Solar Ltd
next energy
Culligan Harvey Water Softeners
Octopus energy limited
holidaycottages.co.uk
Electrical Safety First
Utility Warehouse
Conservatory Insulations Ltd
DIY Toolshare
Jardin de France
Lillevilla.com
Chalmers Retail Ltd

+ 105 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is Grand Designs Live 2026?

Grand Designs Live 2026 runs 2–4 Oct 2026 at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8).

Where is Grand Designs Live 2026 held?

Grand Designs Live 2026 is held at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8) in birmingham, United Kingdom.

How many exhibitors does Grand Designs Live 2026 have?

Grand Designs Live 2026 counts an estimated 130 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 130 exhibiting companies so far.

Who exhibits at Grand Designs Live 2026?

Indexed exhibitors include Howdens, Hotel Reservations & Cheap Discounts at 250K+ Hotels, Roofit.Solar and Breeze House. The event spans the Construction & Building, Home, Furniture & Interiors and Electronics sectors.

Is Grand Designs Live 2026 worth attending?

Grand Designs Live 2026 is a regional trade show for the Construction & Building and Home, Furniture & Interiors industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 130 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

How do I get the Grand Designs Live 2026 exhibitor list?

Event Scout has indexed 130 companies exhibiting at Grand Designs Live 2026 so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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