Best Media & Entertainment Trade Shows in the United Kingdom
35 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 35 Media & Entertainment trade shows in the United Kingdom with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 6,477 exhibitors, led by IAAPA Expo (an estimated 1,305 exhibitors). Leading host venues include ExCeL London (International Convention Centre - East Entrance), NEC Birmingham (Hall 8) and Olympia (Olympia Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX). Events run across England and Scotland.
What counts as a Media & Entertainment trade show: Media & Entertainment trade shows cover commercial content from production to distribution — film, cinema, TV, broadcast and radio, audiovisual and audio, multimedia and animation, plus publishing, press and social media.
Top Media & Entertainment trade shows in United Kingdom
IAAPA Expo
21–25 Sep 20261,305 exhibitorsThe London Book Fair
16–18 Mar 2027991 exhibitorsThe Meetings Show 2026
23–24 Jun 2027594 exhibitorsTop Drawer
13–15 Sep 2026~500 exhibitorsMPTS
12–13 May 2027~359 exhibitorsMPTS
12–13 May 2027~359 exhibitorsGood Food Shows
26–29 Nov 2026~350 exhibitorsInternational Confex
3–4 Mar 2027~300 exhibitorsOcean Business 2027
6–8 Apr 2027~300 exhibitorsThe Photography & Video Show 2027
13–16 Mar 2027~250 exhibitors
Upcoming Media & Entertainment trade shows in United Kingdom
The London Book FairFlagship16 Mar 2027London, GB16 Mar 2027London, GB991Fact
IAAPA ExpoInternational21 Sep 2026Orlando, GB21 Sep 2026Orlando, GB1,305Fact
The Meetings Show 2026International23 Jun 2027London, GB23 Jun 2027London, GB594Fact
iGB L!VE 2026International7 Jul 2027London, GB7 Jul 2027London, GB248Fact
DreamHack Atlanta 2026International2 Apr 2027Atlanta, GB2 Apr 2027Atlanta, GB37Fact
International ConfexInternational3 Mar 2027London, GB3 Mar 2027London, GB300Estimate
BBC Gardeners' World Live 2026International17 Jun 2027Marston Green, GB17 Jun 2027Marston Green, GB248Estimate
MOVE ITNational19 Mar 2027London, GB19 Mar 2027London, GB70Fact
Technology for Marketing 2026Regional23 Sep 2026London, GB23 Sep 2026London, GB167Fact
Top DrawerNational13 Sep 2026London, GB13 Sep 2026London, GB500Estimate
HRP Festivals Festive FayreRegional4 Dec 2026Hampton Court Palace, GB4 Dec 2026Hampton Court Palace, GB68Fact
Good Food ShowsNational26 Nov 2026birmingham, GB26 Nov 2026birmingham, GB350Estimate
Brand Licensing EuropeInternational6 Oct 2026London, GB6 Oct 2026London, GB
MIP LONDONInternational22 Feb 2027London, GB22 Feb 2027London, GB
MPTSRegional12 May 2027London, GB12 May 2027London, GB359Estimate
MPTSRegional12 May 2027London, GB12 May 2027London, GB359Estimate
Your Wedding Exhibition :: Aberdeen And North East Scotland's Biggest Wedding ShowRegional23 Jan 2027Aberdeen, GB23 Jan 2027Aberdeen, GB131Estimate
The Photography & Video Show 2027Regional13 Mar 2027London, GB13 Mar 2027London, GB250Estimate
TMT Finance EuropeInternational27 Jan 2027London, GB27 Jan 2027London, GB
The International N-Gauge ShowInternational12 Sep 2026Warwickshire, GB12 Sep 2026Warwickshire, GB
Languages & The MediaInternational4 Nov 2026London, GB4 Nov 2026London, GB
The London International Horse ShowInternational21 Dec 2026London, GB21 Dec 2026London, GB
Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE 2025International24 May 2027London, GB24 May 2027London, GB
THINKING DIGITALInternational6 Jul 2027Gateshead, GB6 Jul 2027Gateshead, GB
Toy FairRegional30 Jul 2027London, GB30 Jul 2027London, GB200Estimate
7th World Conference on Media and CommunicationInternational23 Oct 2026Oxford, GB23 Oct 2026Oxford, GB
Ocean Business 2027Regional6 Apr 2027Southampton, GB6 Apr 2027Southampton, GB300Estimate
Events Creative Operations Summit London 2026Small16 Jun 2027London, GB16 Jun 2027London, GB
Peppa Pig Space Adventure NEC23 May 2026birmingham, GB23 May 2026birmingham, GB
SYWELL CLASSIC: PISTONS AND PROPS 202626 Sep 2026Northampton, GB26 Sep 2026Northampton, GB
Family Attractions and Entertainment4 Nov 2026birmingham, GB4 Nov 2026birmingham, GB
Large scale events4 Nov 2026Manchester, GB4 Nov 2026Manchester, GB
Bakewell Events1 Apr 2027Bakewell, GB1 Apr 2027Bakewell, GB
CampaignLive20 May 2027Brighton, GB20 May 2027Brighton, GB
BristolCon 202624 Oct 2026Bristol, GB24 Oct 2026Bristol, GB
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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