Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre will host a run of family, hobby and accessibility events over the next six weeks, covering everything from motoring to comic conventions.
The British Motor Show returns on 21-23 August, featuring a range of vehicles from rare supercars to the latest electric models, alongside live stunts and driving experiences; under-17s go free with a paying adult. Card-Con follows on 5-6 September, bringing together vendors, live auctions and tournament play for collectors of Pokémon and sports cards.
On 9 September, Naidex Roadshow South, new to the Naidex portfolio, offers free entry to an accessibility-focused event covering mobility aids and rehabilitation technology, alongside talks, CPD sessions for professionals and a dedicated children’s hub, Naidex Junior. The Creative Craft Show & The Stitching Show runs 10-12 September, with workshops and demonstrations across crafts including quilting, embroidery and jewellery making.
Trade, pop culture and a new long-term attraction
Screwfix Live, free to attend, runs 25-27 September and brings together more than 200 trade brands with live demonstrations and hands-on sessions for tradespeople. MegaCon Live follows on 3-4 October, covering film, gaming and comics, with a dedicated Kids Mega Zone offering free entry for children aged 10 and under.
From 23 October to 21 November, the venue will also host a new long-term attraction, Titanic Exhibition: Farnborough, presented by White Star Heritage. It will feature original Titanic artefacts, including a deckchair, a fragment of the aft Grand Staircase and cabin fragments recovered from the seabed, alongside immersive recreations following the story of a real passenger.
