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InstallerSHOW 2026: a deep dive into the biggest and best show yet
InstallerSHOW 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark event for the installation and built environment sectors. With over 40,000 visitors, 900+ exhibitors, and 11 CPD-accredited content streams across three days, it’s the biggest edition yet—both in scale and scope.
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ore than a trade show, InstallerSHOW delivers hands-on learning,
expert insight and valuable networking. It’s designed to help professionals build skills, grow their businesses and stay ahead across heating, plumbing, electrics and construction.
InstallerPLAZA
Located in Hall 5 and sponsored by Vaillant & Glow-worm,
InstallerPLAZA is the energetic heart of the show. It features product launches, debates, celebrity appearances, awards and live entertainment, all focused on key issues shaping the heating and plumbing sectors.
InstallerBUILD
InstallerBUILD has become one of the show’s most dynamic zones, catering to builders, carpenters, roofers, flooring specialists and kitchen fitters. It focuses on real-world challenges like safety, sustainability and retrofitting.
At its centre is The HAUS, a full-scale demonstration build showcasing regenerative materials, modern insulation and circular construction methods. Alongside this, visitors can explore expert demos, the Building Safety Forum, and the NHIC Knowledge Hub, which focuses on training and competence in retrofit projects.
Additional highlights include flooring competitions from FITA, roofing demos from NFRC and SIG Roofing, and the Super Trowel bricklaying competition. A heritage trades showcase will also spotlight traditional skills such as stonemasonry.
InstallerELECTRIC
InstallerELECTRIC reflects the growing importance of electrification and smart technologies. This zone features the latest in
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wiring, EV charging, renewable energy systems and smart home integration.
Live demonstrations and expert talks cover new regulations, safety standards and emerging technologies, helping electrical professionals prepare for future demands.
Painting & Decorating Show A major addition for 2026 is
the Painting & Decorating Show, now co- located within InstallerSHOW. It brings decorators and finishing specialists into the wider event, offering live demos of spraying systems, coatings and finishes.
Hands-on workshops and supplier showcases provide practical insights, while the TradesTalk theatre delivers talks and debates relevant across the construction trades. Its inclusion broadens the show’s appeal and encourages cross- trade learning.
Professional Woodworking Expo
Also new for 2026, the Professional Woodworking Expo connects carpenters and joiners with advanced tools and technologies. Visitors can explore machining equipment, workflow soſtware and live demonstrations of cutting and assembly techniques, bridging traditional craſtsmanship with modern innovation.
World Plumbing Conference
InstallerSHOW 2026 will also host the World Plumbing Conference for the first time. In partnership with the World Plumbing Council and CIPHE, the event brings together global experts to address key challenges under the theme “Worldwide Problems – Global Solutions.”
Topics include skills shortages, sustainability, supply chain resilience and public health risks, adding an international dimension to the show.
Kitchen Fitter Arena & Bathroom Theatre
The expanded Kitchen Fitter Arena, delivered with Howdens, offers practical workshops and installer-led sessions covering installation techniques, site challenges and business growth.
A new Kitchen Ambassador Hub provides expert advice on workflow, materials and customer engagement. Meanwhile, the Bathroom Theatre—curated by the Bathroom Association— focuses on innovation and best practice in modern bathroom design and installation.
Why InstallerSHOW 2026 Matters
InstallerSHOW 2026 stands out for its breadth, combining multiple trades, live learning and global insight in one place. With new co-located events and expanded content, it offers a comprehensive platform for discovering new technologies, improving skills and building connections.
For anyone working across installation or construction, it’s an essential opportunity to see what’s next—and how to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
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