The BIG Wearables Trade Show and The BIG Promotional Trade Show return in September to Manchester.

The venue will be The Point at Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire County Cricket Club – not Manchester United as originally announced due to circumstances beyond the organisers’ control.

Taking place on Thursday 17 September from 10am to 3pm, it will feature thousands of new products plus new ranges and catalogues being launched in the fourth quarter of 2026 by 60 exhibitors including garment suppliers and brands.

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

Other show features include “Meet the Boss”, where visitors will have a chance to put questions to the business owners and senior leaders from the exhibiting companies.

At 2pm, the exhibition floor will pause for the Lunch‘n’Meet networking buffet where visitors and exhibitors can connect, catch up with industry peers and spark new business conversations.

Refreshments will be provided throughout the day so, before lunch, visitors can keep refuelled with free breakfast rolls, pastries and biscuits. Visitors also get free parking.

The shows are trade only and designed to cater purely for bona fide distributors and garment decorators that work with promotional merchandise, printwear and wearables. A strict door policy will be in place.

For more information, please visit: www.thebigpromotionaltradeshow.co.uk/events/