Interiors Trade Shows 2023 – Full List

Looking for the definitive list of upcoming interior design and homes & interiors trade shows 2023 ? Look no further.

Whether you’re interested in exhibiting or just visiting you should find all the details you need below. Please let us know in the comments if we’ve missed any – or if you’re going and fancy a natter over a brew.

January 2023 Exhibitions and Trade Shows

TOP DRAWER LONDON 2023

Dates: 15th January – 17th January 2023

Location: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Rd, London, UK, W14 8UX

Description: Homewares – Interior Accessories, Kitchen and Dining, Furniture and Lighting. Outdoor Living. Gift, Fashion, Crafts, Design-led gifts, lifestyle and fashion accessories. Clarion Events Ltd.

Links: www.topdrawer.co.uk

THE INDX FURNITURE SHOW 2023

Dates: 20th January – 23rd January 2023

Type of show: Trade only

Location: Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF, UK (For Sat Nav use: B90 4LE)

Description: This show is designed specifically for all furniture retailers.

Links: www.indxshows.co.uk/indx-home/furniture

THE JANUARY FURNITURE SHOW 2023

Dates: 22nd January – 25th January 2023

Type of show: Trade only event.

Location: NEC Birmingham, UK, B40 1NT

Description: The UK’s definitive trade Interiors event with seminars, forecasts, furniture, contemporary design, decor, lighting, lifestyle, fabric and flooring. The premier furniture exhibition for Interior Buyers and Designers. Timed at the start of the year to reveal the newest launches, the biggest names and the freshest trends at the UK’s largest furniture event. This exhibition was known as the Interiors Birmingham Exhibition until 2016.

Links: www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

February 2023 Exhibitions and Trade Shows

SPRING FAIR 2023

Dates: 5th February – 8th February 2023

Type of show: Trade only.

Location: NEC Birmingham, UK, B40 1NT

Description: Europe’s definitive spring Gift and Home Trade fair. Free Tickets available now. 3000 exhibitors across 13 show sectors. Mary Portas Key Note Speaker. Kitchens, Dining and Housewares, DIY and Home Improvements, Fashion and Jewellery, Gifts, Party, Toys and Gadgets, Beauty and Wellbeing, Jewellery and Watch.

Links: www.springfair.co.uk

SURFACE DESIGN SHOW 2023

Dates: 7th February – 9th February 2023

Type of show: Trade only event

Location: Business Design Centre, 52, Upper Street, Islington, London, UK, N1 0QH

Description: The only UK show focused solely on cutting edge and innovative materials. Architects and interior designers working on commercial projects come to source from hundreds of new and inspiring products. Latest materials and surface solutions is supported by an equally extensive and thought-provoking programme of live debates, seminars and presentations. Surface Design Awards 2023.

Links: www.surfacedesignshow.com

SCOTTISH INTERIORS SHOWCASE 2023

Dates: 21st February – 22nd February 2023

Type of show: Trade only event

Location: Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa, Grange Road, Falkirk. FK2 0YB Scotland. UK

Description: Scottish Interiors Showcase is the only event of its kind in the UK bringing together over 70 exhibitors showcasing in the region of 150 of the best brands in the interior design marketplace exclusively to the trade.

You can register by using the following web link in order to gain access to the event

Links: https://www.scottishinteriorsshowcase.co.uk

March 2023 Exhibitions and Trade Shows

KBB BIRMINGHAM 2023 (Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms).

Dates: 3rd March – 6th March 2023

Type of show: Trade only event. Note: Children under 16 not permitted

Location: NEC Birmingham, UK, B40 1NT

Description: For anyone in the KBB (Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms) sector – retailers, architects, interior designers, property developers, installers and contractors. The Show guide for 2023 can be downloaded from the website.

Links: https://www.kbb.co.uk

FUTURE BUILD IN 2023 (Was originally called ECOBUILD before 2019).

Dates: 7th March – 9th March 2023

Type of show: General public and Traders. Note: Children under 16 not permitted

Location: ExCel, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, UK, E16 1XL

Description: Futurebuild 2023 is the industry’s event, bringing together opinion-shapers, decision-makers and product innovators to explore the latest thinking and debate the biggest issues facing the built environment – now and in the future.

Links: www.futurebuild.co.uk

LONDON DESIGN WEEK 2023

Dates: 13th March – 17th March 2023

Type of show: General public and Traders.

Location: Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. Lots Road, London. UK. SW10 0XE

Description: The London Design Week consists of six days of new launches and designer collaborations, meet-the-designer sessions, design discovery tours, artisan demonstrations and expert guidance and experiences.
Links: www.dcch.co.uk

CREATIVE SPRING 2023

Dates: March 21, 2023

Type of show: Trade

Location: Impossible – Manchester 36 Peter Street Manchester M2 5QR

Description: From the people behind Design Social North, Creative Spring is the North’s most exciting showcase of NEW design-led products for the A&D Community.

Links: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-spring-2023-tickets-401260048607

IDEAL HOME SHOW 2023

Dates: 17th March – 2nd April 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Rd, London, UK, W14 8UX

Description: The iconic British Home Show will return to Olympia, London for its 108th Year!

Retail show.

Links: www.idealhomeshow.co.uk

THE NATIONAL HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATING SHOW 2023 (NEC)

Dates: 23rd March – 26th March 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: NEC Birmingham, UK, B40 1NT (Halls: 9, 10 and 11)

Description: Listen to specialists talk about everything from plot finding to perfecting interiors.

Links: www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

DESIGN CENTRAL SOUTH WEST SHOW 2023

Dates: 21st March – 22nd March 2023

Type of show: Trade only (No under 18’s allowed)

Location: Coombe Lodge, Blagdon, Bristol, North Somerset. BS40 7RE

Description: After the success of Design Central in Cheshire in the North West, it was decided to bring the same vibrant, exciting event to the South West of England as well at Rockbeare Manor in Devon. The event will consist of fabric companies, wallpaper companies, furniture companies, flooring and lighting companies. All bringing their latest collections to you.

Links: www.designcentraluk.com

April 2023 Exhibitions and Shows

GRAND DESIGNS LIVE 2023 (LONDON)

Dates: 29th April – 7th May 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: ExCel, 1, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, UK, E16 1XL

Notes: (Also repeated later in the year – See 4th – 8th October 2023 – NEC Birmingham, UK, B40 1NT)

Description: Based on the Channel 4 TV series, and presented by design guru Kevin McCloud, the event will be packed with over 500 exhibitors, across six different Project Zones – Interiors, Gardens, Build (new-build, renovation, extending), Kitchens and Bathrooms, Technology and Design arcade. Seminars and debates.

Links: www.granddesignslive.com

May 2023

DESIGN CENTRAL ESSEX

THE NATIONAL HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATING SHOW 2023 (GLASGOW)

Dates: 20th May – 21st May 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: Glasgow, Scottish Event Campus, G3 8YW

Description: Listen to specialists talk about everything from plot finding to perfecting interiors.

Links: www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 2023

Dates: 23rd May – 25th May 2023

Type of show: General public

Prices: Free – All visitors require a visitor badge to access the exhibition venues and showroom events (registration opens january 2023)

Location: Various locations within Clerkenwell, London. UK

Description: Clerkenwell Design Week is now celebrating its 14th year in May 2023 and is spread across various locations in Clerkenwell East Central London EC1. Boasting over 60 showrooms and exhibitions, a wealth of creative agencies. Talks, workshops and product launches. Acoustics, Ceramics and glass, Contract furniture, Fabrics and textiles, Flooring, Graphics and Illustration, Interior furniture, Outdoor furniture, Surfaces, Workplace furniture, High-end furniture, lighting, kitchen and bathroom brands and material manufacturers. Talks, discussion and debates take place at events across the participating showrooms and fringe venues at CDW – see the programme on the website below.

Links: www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com

IDEAL HOME SHOW SCOTLAND 2023

Dates: 26th May – 29th May 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland, UK G3 8YW

Description: The iconic British Home Show in Scotland. Discover Interiors, Gardens, Lifestyle and the brand new renovation section for a wealth of great brands, exclusive offers and beautiful new products.

Links: www.idealhomeshowscotland.co.uk

June 2023

BIRMINGHAM DESIGN FESTIVAL 2023

Dates: 9th June – 11th June 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: Varied locations throughout Birmingham

Description: A city-wide celebration of the local, national and international design industry. The first Birmingham Design Festival’s in 2018 established itself as a credible, accessible and enjoyable event that spanned the city and encouraged visitors to rediscover what they presumed about Birmingham. Thousands of visitors and dozens of speakers from across the globe, showcased 30 venues and celebrated everything the design industry has to offer, from traditional graphic design to animation and special effects, product design to architecture and everything in-between. Over 80 hours of free talks and workshops combined with low-cost headline events.

Links: www.birminghamdesignfestival.org.uk

EXCLUSIVELY HOUSEWARES SHOW 2023

Dates: 13th June – 14h June 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: Business Design Centre, Islington, London, UK, N1 0QH

Description: Over 130 exhibitors, showcasing over 200 brands. The Show is exclusively aimed at retail or e-commerce buyers plus the press, influencers and bloggers.

Links: www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk

GLEE 2023

Dates: 27th June – 29th June 2023

Type of show: Trade only

Location: NEC Birmingham, UK, B40 1NT

Description: Want to discover fresh, garden and outdoor living products your customers will love? Source the latest collections from top brands. Reimagine gardenscapes with pots, decking and sculptures. Curate an Outdoor Entertaining paradise with fire pits, hot tubs, exterior furnishings, and more also diversify your offering with candles, interior products and stylish gardening accessories.

Links: https://www.gleebirmingham.com

July 2023 Exhibitions and Trade Shows

THE NATIONAL HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATING SHOW 2023 (SURREY)

Dates: 1st July – 2nd July 2023

Type of show: Trade and General public

Location: Sandown Park Racecourse, Surrey, UK, KT10 9AJ

Description: Listen to specialists talk about everything from plot finding to perfecting interiors.

Links: www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

DESIGN FESTIVAL NORTH

Dates: July 11th – July 13th 2023

Type of show: Trade only

Location: 1830 Warehouse (part of Science and Industry Museum) Liverpool Road Manchester M3 4FP

Description: DesignFestivalNorth is a 3-day showcase for the architectural, interior design & property industry. Returning bigger and better for 2023, we’re bringing the architect, prop con and interiors community together for three days of networking, discussions and celebration with a curated exhibition of leading suppliers.

At our new venue this year we host a curated mix of 40 leading brands serving up a taste of their latest ranges. It’s all about furniture, outdoor, lighting, surfaces, art, technology, wallcoverings, bathrooms, fabrics and you! Elsewhere, the Live Theatre allows guests to meet and learn with our expert speakers with our ‘talks’ programme.

Links: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/design-festival-north-2023-tickets-403407973107

HARROGATE HOME AND GIFT FESTIVAL 2023 (Trade only event)

Dates: 16th July – 19th July 2023

Type of show: Trade only

Location: Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA. UK

Description: Home and Gift is the retailers’ favourite buying festival, showcasing thousands of new brands and products, offering plenty of networking opportunities and creating a uniquely social atmosphere to do business. There are exhibitions in: Interiors and Accessories for the home, Giftware, Jewellery and Fashion and Greetings and Stationery. If you are only interested in Interiors and Accessories then you will find everything from kitchen accessories and glassware through to cushions and candles.

Links: www.homeandgift.co.uk

September 2023

AUTUMN FAIR 2023

Dates: 3rd September – 6th September 2023

Prices: Entry is free to all trade visitors (or those looking to open a new business in the next 12 months).

Location: NEC Birmingham, UK, B40 1NT

Description: Kitchens, Dining and Housewares, DIY and Home Improvements, Fashion and Jewellery, Gifts, Party, Toys and Gadgets, Beauty and Wellbeing, Jewellery and Watch.

Links: www.autumnfair.com/

LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 2023

Dates: 16th September – 24th September 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: Various

Description: The London Design Festival is held to celebrate and promote London as the design capital of the world and as the gateway to the international creative community. The Festival programme is made up of over 400 events and exhibitions staged by hundreds of Partner organisations across the design spectrum and from around the world.

Links: www.londondesignfestival.com

TOP DRAWER LONDON 2023

Dates: September 2023

Type of show: Trade only

Location: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Rd, London, UK, W14 8UX

Description: TRADE only show. Homeware – Interior Accessories, Kitchen and Dining, Furniture and Lighting. Outdoor Living. Gift, Fashion, Craft, Design-led gifts, Greetings, Stationery, Food Emporium. Clarion Events Ltd.

Links: www.topdrawer.co.uk

100% DESIGN 2023

Dates: 20th September – 23rd September 2023

Type of show: Trade and General public

Location: Magazine London, 11 Ordnance Crescent, Greenwich Peninsula, London. SE10 0JH

Description: UK’s leading contemporary design trade event. Interiors, office, Kitchen and bathrooms, eco design and build and International pavilions.

Links: www.100percentdesign.co.uk

LONDON DESIGN FAIR 2023

Dates: 21st September – 24th September 2023

Type of show: Trade and General public

Location: Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London. E1 6QL

Description: Part of the the London Design Festival in the creative heart of East London, this 4 day industry event brings together 550 exhibitors from 36 countries, including; independent designers, established brands, international country pavilions, features and exhibitions. Furniture, lighting, textiles, materials and conceptual installations from around the world.

Links: www.londondesignfair.co.uk

THE NATIONAL HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATING SHOW 2023 (LONDON EXCEL)

Dates: 22nd September – 24th September 2023

Type of show: Trade and General public

Location: ExCel, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, UK, E16 1XL

Description: Listen to specialists talk about everything from plot finding to perfecting interiors.

Links: www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

DESIGN CENTRAL CHESHIRE 2023

Dates: 26th September – 27th September 2023

Type of show: Trade only

Location: Design Central, Capesthorne Hall, Congleton Rd, Siddington, Cheshire, SK11 9JY

Description: The Largest Interiors Trade event in the North of England. With free parking and registration, it is easy access to over 60 companies with over 110 brands.

Links: www.designcentraluk.com

October 2023

GRAND DESIGNS LIVE 2023 (NEC)

Dates: 4th October – 8th October 2023

Type of show: General public

Note: Also on: 29th April – 7th May 2023 at ExCel in London

Location: NEC Birmingham, UK, B40 1NT

Description: Based on the Channel 4 TV series, and presented by design guru Kevin McCloud, the event will be packed with over 500 exhibitors, across six different sections, covering interiors, gardens, home improvement, self-build, renovations, technology and shopping. Seminars and debates.

Links: www.granddesignslive.com

DECOREX INTERNATIONAL 2023

Dates: 8th October – 11th October 2023

Type of show: Trade and General public

Location: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Rd, London, UK, W14 8UX

Description: The Interior Design show is for professionals. 400 International exhibitors, talks programme and concept designs. Decorex. Trade only. Designers and Stylists connecting with the latest high-end and bespoke interiors. Influential designers, artists and creatives behind the finest interior projects in the world. Programme of seminars on topics including craft, lighting and international design.

Links: www.decorex.com

NORTHERN QUARTERS INTERIOR FESTIVAL 2023

Dates: October 2023 (Exact dates have not yet been released)

Daily Timings: (Exact timings have not yet been released)

Type of show: General public

Location: Northern Quarters Interior Festival at the Biscuit Factory – Newcastle

Description: The North East’s very own Interiors Festival. The North East has so much to offer in the world of interiors from Interior Designers, Interior Accessory and furniture makers, Retailers, College courses and of course Instagram Interior influencers. This new event to the Design calendar was launched in 2018.

Links: TBC

November 2023

THE NATIONAL HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATING SHOW 2023 (HARROGATE)

Dates: 3rd November – 5th November 2023

Type of show: General public

Location: Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate, HG1 5LA

Description: Listen to specialists talk about everything from plot finding to perfecting interiors.

Links: www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

IDEAL HOME SHOW CHRISTMAS 2023

Dates: 22nd November – 26th November 2023 (Christmas Show)

Type of show: General public

Location: Olympia Exhibition Centre, Hammersmith Rd, London, UK, W14 8UX

Description: The Ideal Home Show is the world’s longest running exhibition. Since 1908 this show’s been all about home innovation. From the design of your kitchen, to the food you cook in it. From your garden daisies to the latest technology for sustainable living. The show now looks forward to the 21st century, bringing the latest innovations, the brightest ideas and the most inspiration (and of course fantastic shopping) to the hundreds of thousands of visitors that continue to enjoy the biggest and best home show in the business.

Links: ihschristmas.tickets.com/ideal-home-show-at-christmas