Grand Designs Live
Dates: 02 October - 04 October 2026 Venue: NEC Visit Event Website
Grand Designs Live Birmingham returns to the NEC from 2–4 October 2026, showcasing the very best in home design, self-build, renovation, interiors and garden inspiration. Based on the popular Channel 4 television series, the exhibition brings together hundreds of leading brands and suppliers, giving visitors the opportunity to discover innovative products and solutions for every type of home improvement project.
Whether you're planning a new build, renovating an existing property or refreshing your living space, Grand Designs Live offers expert advice, inspiring ideas and practical guidance throughout the event. With live talks from industry professionals, interactive features and a wide range of exhibitors, it's an essential event for homeowners, self-builders and design enthusiasts looking to turn their ideas into reality.
About NEC
In 1976, HM The Queen officially opened the NEC in Birmingham. The NEC has grown in size and notoriety and it has become one of the UK’s primary venues for event organisers, exhibitors and visitors by choice. The NEC initially housed seven exhibition halls – where as to date they house 19, and in addition to this they offer 34 conference suites and numerous outdoor spaces.
For 40 years the NEC has faced challenges, been questioned and propelled itself into exhibition industry to ensure they continue to grow and move with the times because only by doing so can they ensure their exhibitors and visitors can too. It’s an approach that is solid, and the NEC now hosts to over six million visitors and 500 exhibitions each year.
