The Showman’s Show 2026 | 21–22 October 2026 | Newbury, UK

Dates: 21–22 October 2026
Venue: Newbury Showground, Berkshire, UK
Format: Outdoor events and festival industry exhibition

The Showman’s Show brings outdoor-event organisers and suppliers together to explore products, services and infrastructure for delivering live experiences.

It is particularly relevant to festival teams, showground operators, agricultural-show organisers and businesses supplying the outdoor-events sector. Visitors can meet potential contractors, discuss forthcoming projects and discover new approaches to event delivery.

What is new for 2026?

The organisers have announced an expanded 95-metre exhibition hall, alongside two new features:

• The Workspace: A dedicated area with bookable meeting spaces and hot-desking facilities, providing room for project discussions and work during the show.
• New Products & Services Trail: A route highlighting exhibitors launching products and services, with participating companies identified in the show guide.

Opening hours

• Wednesday, 21 October: 09:30–17:00.
• Thursday, 22 October: 09:30–16:30, with last visitor entry at 16:00.

The event offers a practical opportunity to develop supplier relationships ahead of the next outdoor-events season.

2026 event announcement and registration link · Official website