The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 will be taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 3-4 June 2026, building on the success of the last two events, in 2022 and 2024.
Organised by Messe Frankfurt UK, the team behind Automechanika Birmingham, the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event remains the leading dedicated showcase for training, technology and tools specifically designed for the garage, bodyshop and detailing sectors.
Thanks to the event’s success in 2024, with over 5,000 attendees, exhibitor interest is already building. The event is a unique opportunity for suppliers and customers to connect, learn, and adapt in line with rapid changes currently shaping the automotive aftermarket.
What to expect at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026
Leading automotive aftermarket suppliers, parts distributors and manufacturers are already confirming stand space, ensuring an unmissable line-up for the industry.
Early exhibitors for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 include Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), BM Catalysts, Bosch Automotive, Cataclean, Hella, JHM Butt & Co, Launch Tech UK, LKQ Euro Car Parts, Niterra, Pichler Tools, Ring Automotive, SATA, TechMan, The Race Group and Toyota Trade Parts.
The UK Garage and Bodyshop 2026 edition will once again feature multiple training hubs and live demonstration areas, including the Workshop Theatre, Paint & Spray Live, Complete Collision & Car Care Live including Vehicle Detailing Live – and brand-new for 2026, the Ignite Arena, aimed at students and continuing the success of Motorvate at this year’s Automechanika Birmingham.
Another new feature for the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 is the Business Management Theatre which is designed for forward-thinking garage and body shop owners and managers who are eager to enhance their business operations, boost profitability and future-proof their business in an ever-evolving industry.
With over 80 hours of free skills training, hands-on sessions, and real-time demonstrations, attendees can update their technical knowledge and gain practical skills to take back to their businesses.
“We are delighted to be bringing the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event back to the NEC for 2026,” stated Joanne Knowles, Event Director at Messe Frankfurt UK, organisers of UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026.
“Since its launch in 2022 the show has gone from strength to strength. What really sets the event apart is the opportunity for professionals to get hands-on with the latest innovations, benefit from free skills training and connect directly with leading aftermarket brands. With thousands of decision-makers attending, it is a powerful platform for suppliers and a must-attend event for anyone invested in the future of the aftermarket.”
Exhibitors return
Discussing the benefits of the show, Mark Hallam Head of Marketing at ZF Aftermarket added: “The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event gives us a great opportunity to engage directly with our end customers at a time where such support is much needed.
“With so much change and development taking place in our industry, it is imperative we take a proactive approach in regards to delivering training, advice and support to our networks, ensuring our industry is equipped to face the future.”
Tim Clement, Head of Workshop Solutions at NAPA Auto Parts stated: “The services and training we provide to our networks are designed to equip garage businesses for the future. UK Garage and Bodyshop is the perfect platform to showcase that, while engaging face-to-face directly, and understanding business needs at the coal face so we can continue to meet market demand.”
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 will attract a highly influential audience, with the majority of visitors being owners, directors, or managers with direct purchasing authority. It is also a proven sourcing platform, with a significant proportion of attendees coming specifically to discover and buy new products.
Importantly, the show also welcomes a large number of technicians and mechanics – the people working hands-on with vehicles every day – making them a vital part of the audience and ensuring exhibitors can engage directly with those who specify, fit, and recommend parts and services.
For more information and to register interest in attending or exhibiting at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026, visit this link.
