The countdown is on for kbb Birmingham 2026, set to mark 40 years for one of the UK’s leading KBB trade events. Taking place from 1–4 March 2026 at the NEC, the show will bring together more than 320 exhibitors and an audience of over 17,000 industry professionals.
Positioned as the largest edition to date, the event will showcase the latest in kitchen, bedroom and bathroom design, with a strong focus on sustainability, smart technology and personalisation.
Leading brands and new exhibitors
The 2026 show will see the return of established brands including Acquabella, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, Kesseböhmer, Hettich UK, BLANCO, Elica, Sensio Lighting, Finsa, Faber, Schüller, next125, Trade Mouldings, Crofts & Assinder, GTV Poland, SAMSUNG, Verona Group and Whitebirk Sink Company.
More than 40 new exhibitors will also debut, including AVINTAGE, Birch and Oak, Bidbury & Co, Disbain, FRASCIO Holdings Ltd, Laminam, Hampton Kitchens, QETTLE, Hacker, EVABOX, Cata Appliances, Rubio Monocoat UK, Nobu Concept, Triofloor and Woodio.
Show highlights and features
Visitors can expect a packed programme of features designed to drive engagement across the KBB sector:
- Innovation Awards – Sponsored by Blum, the awards return for their 11th year, with shortlisted products on display, celebrating cutting-edge advancements across the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom sector.
- Spanish Design Pavilion – A new feature delivered in partnership with ASEBAN and IVACE International, showcasing ten leading Spanish suppliers, including brands new to the show.
- Sustainability initiative – kbb Birmingham continues its partnership with The Used Kitchen Company for a sixth year, encouraging the resale and reuse of displays to support a circular economy.
- Event app – Sponsored by SMEG, the app offers personalised agendas, real-time schedules and navigation tools for visitors, alongside enhanced digital profiling and data insights for exhibitors.
- Awards and recognition – Alongside the Stand Awards, the inaugural Andy Bishop Award will honour a respected industry figure, celebrating long-term contribution and community values.
- 40th anniversary activity – 40 rubber ducks will be hidden across the show floor, with prizes from brands including hib., Ca’ Pietra, Abode, Armac Martin, Origins Living, SMEG, AGA Rangemaster Ltd, Perrin & Rowe and BORA.
- Networking opportunities – BIFIS will host lunches on Monday and Wednesday, while Blum will sponsor the show bar.
Jon Johnston, Sales Director, kbb Birmingham, commented, “kbb Birmingham 2026 will be a landmark edition for the industry as we celebrate 40 years of the show, and the programme truly reflects the scale of that milestone. From the Innovation Awards and our continued commitment to sustainability through the Used Kitchen Company partnership, to the launch of the Spanish Design Pavilion and the introduction of the new app, there will be so much for visitors to engage with. Add to that a packed show floor of new and returning exhibitors, and a few fun surprises to mark the anniversary, it’s clear that kbb Birmingham 2026 will be an unmissable event for the entire KBB community. We look forward to bringing the industry together and highlighting the latest products and initiatives at the show.”
Register for kbb Birmingham 2026
Taking place at the NEC from 1–4 March 2026, kbb Birmingham will showcase over 25 product categories, offering a comprehensive insight into the latest innovations shaping kitchen, bedroom and bathroom design.