birmingham, United Kingdom

NEC Birmingham (Hall 8)

The Event Scout catalog currently lists 29 trade shows at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8), 27 of them upcoming. The venue's calendar concentrates on Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Automotive & Mobility and Food & Beverage. The next tracked event is The Cat Show Live Birmingham 2026.

Last verified August 13, 2026

Address: birminghamEnglandUnited Kingdom
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Phone: +44 (0) 121 780 4141

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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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

Venue at a glance

Tracked shows

Fact

29 trade shows

Show scale

Fact

7 unknown · 6 international · 5 national · 5 regional · 4 small

Calendar

Fact

Sep 2026 – Mar 2028

Sector focus

Fact

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies (10) · Automotive & Mobility (6) · Food & Beverage (5)

Next show

Fact

The Cat Show Live Birmingham 2026

Est. exhibitors

Estimate

~6,000 exhibitors

A modeled total across 27 upcoming shows — indicative, not a confirmed count.

Trade shows at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8)

Event

Date

Exhibitors

Sign & Digital UKInternational22–24 Feb 202722–24 Feb 2027165Fact
MedTech Expo 2026International9–10 Jun 20279–10 Jun 2027144Fact
Med-Tech Expo 2026International15–16 Sep 202715–16 Sep 2027144Fact
Grand Designs Live 2026Regional2–4 Oct 20262–4 Oct 2026130Fact
TCT 3SixtyRegional3–4 Jun 20273–4 Jun 202786Fact
Respiratory Health Exhibition & Conference in Birmingham 2026Small7–8 Oct 20267–8 Oct 2026160Fact
Cake InternationalInternational6–8 Nov 20266–8 Nov 2026
Forecourt Show 2027International12–14 Apr 202712–14 Apr 20271,500Estimate
kbb BirminghamInternational5–8 Mar 20285–8 Mar 2028320Estimate
Street Food Expo UKNational29–30 Sep 202629–30 Sep 2026600Estimate

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

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Frequently asked questions

What trade shows are held at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8)?

NEC Birmingham (Hall 8) hosts 29 trade shows, including The Cat Show Live Birmingham 2026, Street Food Expo UK and Grand Designs Live 2026.

How many events are held at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8) each year?

Event Scout currently tracks 27 upcoming trade shows at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8), concentrated in November and October.

What industries does NEC Birmingham (Hall 8) focus on?

Most trade shows at NEC Birmingham (Hall 8) are in Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Automotive & Mobility and Food & Beverage.

Where is NEC Birmingham (Hall 8) located?

NEC Birmingham (Hall 8) is located in birmingham, United Kingdom.

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