English 
Русский The Print Show 2026
- Dates
- Venue
- National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Hall 1, Birmingham
- Industry
- Printing
- Official website
- www.theprintshow.co.uk
The Print Show 2026 takes place at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Hall 1, Birmingham in Birmingham from 29 September to 1 October 2026. UK's dedicated commercial print and sign industry trade exhibition at the NEC Birmingham.
What the fair covers
Printing technology, presses, inks and finishing equipment are shown. UK's dedicated commercial print and sign industry trade exhibition at the NEC Birmingham. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Hall 1, Birmingham in Birmingham. It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Birmingham is the centre of the UK exhibition industry, with a large venue complex served directly by rail and close to an international airport. That combination makes it unusually easy to reach for a fair of its scale, including as a day trip from London.
Planning your visit
The practical value is in comparing systems rather than items. Exhibitors are generally willing to discuss integration with existing lines, and technical staff on stands can answer questions about compatibility and consumable costs. For The Print Show 2026, that means preparing ahead of the September dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems. An interpreter already working in Birmingham saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
After the fair the useful checks are practical. Verify throughput claims against your own materials, confirm consumable pricing in writing, and arrange a pre-shipment inspection for any capital equipment order.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does The Print Show 2026 take place?
It runs from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Hall 1, Birmingham in Birmingham. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Printing technology, presses, inks and finishing equipment are shown. UK's dedicated commercial print and sign industry trade exhibition at the NEC Birmingham.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems.
What happens after the fair?
After the fair the useful checks are practical. Verify throughput claims against your own materials, confirm consumable pricing in writing, and arrange a pre-shipment inspection for any capital equipment order.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.theprintshow.co.uk) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.