The BIG Show Manchester – Change of Venue for autumn edition

The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0PX.

Thursday 17 September 2026 10AM – 3PM

We look forward to welcoming you all to The Point, which is a fantastic venue.

In addition to the thousands of new products plus new ranges and catalogues launched in Q4 by our 60 exhibitors, this sold out show will feature:

Lunch’n’Meet
At 2PM, the exhibition floor will pause for our Lunch’n’Meet networking buffet – the perfect opportunity to connect with exhibitors, catch up with industry peers, and spark new business conversations. We’ll keep you fuelled throughout the morning with complimentary breakfast rolls, pastries, and biscuits.

Meet the Boss
Go straight to the top. Meet the business owners and senior leaders from our exhibitors as they join their teams on the exhibition floor. It’s your chance to ask questions, explore opportunities, and build relationships with the people making the decisions. Look out for our Meet the Boss highlights before the show and on the day.

BPMA
Hear from the experts. The BPMA will host a series of insightful talks on key industry topics throughout the day, at Manchester with the full programme coming soon. BPMA representatives will also be on hand for one-to-one conversations and industry catch-ups.

Parking at The Point is free.  Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.

Now into its ninth year, visitors to this established shows will experience a comprehensive range of products and services providing the latest innovative ideas and marketing solutions available to the industry. The shows are trade only and designed to cater purely  for bona fide distributor companies where promotional merchandise, print wear & wearables is the primary business; a strict door policy will be in place.