Best Packaging & Printing Trade Shows in the United Kingdom
24 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 24 Packaging & Printing trade shows in the United Kingdom with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 3,769 exhibitors, led by The London Book Fair (an estimated 989 exhibitors). Leading host venues include ExCeL London (Platinum Suite, Level 1, Central Boulevard, Royal Victoria Dock), National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham) and Holiday Inn London - Kensington High Street.
What counts as a Packaging & Printing trade show: Packaging & Printing trade shows cover packaging materials and containers, packing and labelling machinery, packaging design, printing and graphic production, and the paper, pulp and cellulose supply chain.
Top Packaging & Printing trade shows in United Kingdom
The London Book Fair
16–18 Mar 2027989 exhibitorsFood Service Industry Expo
29–30 Sep 2027~448 exhibitorsPackaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham
24–25 Feb 2027407 exhibitorsSource Fashion 2027
19–21 Jan 2027288 exhibitorsLondon Packaging Week
22–23 Sep 2027230 exhibitors- 16–17 Sep 2027230 exhibitors
London International Stationery Show
11–12 May 2027166 exhibitorsSign & Digital UK
22–24 Feb 2027165 exhibitorsSurfex
6–7 Jun 2028~150 exhibitorsSource Home & Gift 2026
6–9 Sep 2027142 exhibitors
Upcoming Packaging & Printing trade shows in United Kingdom
The London Book FairFlagship16 Mar 2027London, GB16 Mar 2027London, GB989Fact
Packaging Innovations & Empack BirminghamInternational24 Feb 2027Marston Green, GB24 Feb 2027Marston Green, GB407Fact
Sign & Digital UKInternational22 Feb 2027birmingham, GB22 Feb 2027birmingham, GB165Fact
Source Home & Gift 2026International6 Sep 2027Marston Green, GB6 Sep 2027Marston Green, GB142Fact
London Packaging WeekInternational22 Sep 2027London, GB22 Sep 2027London, GB230Fact
London International Stationery ShowNational11 May 2027London, GB11 May 2027London, GB166Fact
The Sign ShowNational29 Sep 2027Marston Green, GB29 Sep 2027Marston Green, GB111Fact
The Print ShowNational29 Sep 2027Marston Green, GB29 Sep 2027Marston Green, GB114Fact
IFE Manufacturing 2027International5 Apr 2027London, GB5 Apr 2027London, GB50Estimate
Farm Shop & Deli Show 2027International12 Apr 2027Marston Green, GB12 Apr 2027Marston Green, GB95Estimate
Source Fashion 2027Regional19 Jan 2027London, GB19 Jan 2027London, GB288Fact
London Design FestivalFlagship18 Sep 2027London, GB18 Sep 2027London, GB11Estimate
TCT 3SixtyRegional3 Jun 2027birmingham, GB3 Jun 2027birmingham, GB86Fact
Food Service Industry ExpoNational29 Sep 2027London, GB29 Sep 2027London, GB448Estimate
Responsible Packaging ExpoNational29 Sep 2027London, GB29 Sep 2027London, GB87Estimate
SurfexSmall6 Jun 2028Coventry, GB6 Jun 2028Coventry, GB150Estimate
LPW: The BWPA DinnerInternational12 Nov 2026London, GB12 Nov 2026London, GB
MVML 2026: Machine Vision and Machine Learning. ConferenceInternational16 Aug 2027London, GB16 Aug 2027London, GB
MHCI 2026: Multimedia and Human-Computer Interaction ConferenceInternational16 Aug 2027London, GB16 Aug 2027London, GB
Events Creative Operations Summit London 2026Small16 Jun 2027London, GB16 Jun 2027London, GB
THINKING DIGITALInternational6 Jul 2027Gateshead (Newcastle area), GB6 Jul 2027Gateshead (Newcastle area), GB
EECSS 2026: Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems and Science CongressInternational16 Aug 2027London, GB16 Aug 2027London, GB
Modernising Criminal Justice Conference9 Jun 2027London, GB9 Jun 2027London, 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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