Best Packaging & Printing Trade Shows in the United Kingdom
21 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 21 Packaging & Printing trade shows in the United Kingdom with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 5,068 exhibitors, led by International Food & Drink Event 2027 (an estimated 1,254 exhibitors). Leading host venues include ExCeL London (International Convention Centre - East Entrance), National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham) and NEC Birmingham (Hall 8). Events run across England and Scotland.
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
International Food & Drink Event 2027
5–7 Apr 20271,254 exhibitorsFood Service Industry Expo
29–30 Sep 2026~1,200 exhibitorsThe London Book Fair
16–18 Mar 2027991 exhibitorsPackaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham
24–25 Feb 2027376 exhibitorsFood Manufacturing Live
14 Oct 2026167 exhibitorsSign & Digital UK
22–24 Feb 2027165 exhibitorsLondon International Stationery Show
11–12 May 2027157 exhibitorsSurfex
6–7 Jun 2028118 exhibitorsLondon Packaging Week
16–17 Sep 2026104 exhibitors- 16–17 Sep 2026104 exhibitors
Upcoming Packaging & Printing trade shows in United Kingdom
International Food & Drink Event 2027Flagship5 Apr 2027London, GB5 Apr 2027London, GB1,254Fact
The London Book FairFlagship16 Mar 2027London, GB16 Mar 2027London, GB991Fact
Packaging Innovations & Empack BirminghamInternational24 Feb 2027Marston Green, GB24 Feb 2027Marston Green, GB376Fact
Sign & Digital UKInternational22 Feb 2027birmingham, GB22 Feb 2027birmingham, GB165Fact
London International Stationery ShowInternational11 May 2027London, GB11 May 2027London, GB157Fact
Food Manufacturing LiveNational14 Oct 2026Stoneleigh (National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, GB14 Oct 2026Stoneleigh (National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, GB167Fact
SurfexNational6 Jun 2028Coventry, GB6 Jun 2028Coventry, GB118Fact
The Sign ShowNational29 Sep 2026Marston Green, GB29 Sep 2026Marston Green, GB92Fact
The Print ShowNational29 Sep 2026Marston Green, GB29 Sep 2026Marston Green, GB77Fact
IFE Manufacturing 2027International5 Apr 2027London, GB5 Apr 2027London, GB50Estimate
London Packaging WeekRegional16 Sep 2026London, GB16 Sep 2026London, GB104Fact
TCT 3SixtyRegional3 Jun 2027birmingham, GB3 Jun 2027birmingham, GB86Fact
Responsible Packaging ExpoNational29 Sep 2026London, GB29 Sep 2026London, GB87Estimate
Farm Shop & Deli Show 2027International12 Apr 2027Marston Green, GB12 Apr 2027Marston Green, GB
Develop:Brighton brings together the whole game dev communityInternational13 Jul 2027Brighton, GB13 Jul 2027Brighton, GB
MICAD 2026International22 Oct 2026Edinburgh, GB22 Oct 2026Edinburgh, GB
Food Service Industry ExpoNational29 Sep 2026London, GB29 Sep 2026London, GB1,200Estimate
THINKING DIGITALInternational6 Jul 2027Gateshead, GB6 Jul 2027Gateshead, GB
LPW: The BWPA DinnerInternational12 Nov 2026London, GB12 Nov 2026London, GB
Events Creative Operations Summit London 2026Small16 Jun 2027London, GB16 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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