This year’s event will introduce a packed line-up of live theatres, interactive demonstrations and specialist zones, delivering practical value for garage and bodyshop professionals at every stage of their career.
Bodyshop professionals can look forward to Paint & Spray Live, a standout live feature showcasing a fully operational, ventilated spray booth on the show floor. Visitors will see the latest products and techniques tested in real time, making it an essential destination for anyone involved in the refinishing sector.
The Collision & Detail Lab will deliver the latest updates, demonstrations and expert advice across collision repair and vehicle detailing. Through a mix of live demos and seminars, attendees will gain insight into everything from abrasives and dent repair to polishing and paint correction.
Supporting the next generation of talent – and fresh from Automechanika Birmingham 2025’s Motorvate initiative - the Ignite Arena will return to UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 to welcome students and apprentices for interactive talks, live entertainment, competitions and meet-and-greet opportunities. The arena highlights career pathways and emerging opportunities within the automotive industry, offering invaluable insight for those starting out.
Networking remains central to UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026, with the Networking Pit Stop providing a relaxed space for visitors to recharge, connect with peers and build new relationships throughout the event.
A key social highlight will be BODYSHOP BUZZ, the networking event for bodyshop owners, managers, technicians and supply chain professionals. Taking place from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Bodyshop Lounge and delivered in association with Bodyshop magazine, the drinks reception is free to attend but requires advance registration, with places strictly limited.
Celebrating emerging talent, the show will also host Automechanika Birmingham Thirty Under 30, an awards programme recognising the next generation of talent in the industry. Free to enter, the top 30 finalists will be selected by an expert panel and honoured at an exclusive presentation and networking event during the show.
Completing the feature line-up is the Detailing Pavilion, a dedicated hub for the car care, customisation and detailing community. This specialist area will bring together leading brands in polishing, paint correction, protection, valeting and accessories, showcasing the latest products, tools and techniques in one focused space.
With its expanded features, hands-on learning and unrivalled networking opportunities, UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 promises to yet again deliver exceptional value for the entire sector.
For more information about exhibiting at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026, visit: https://garage-and-bodyshop-event.uk.messefrankfurt.com/birmingham/en.html
Registration to attend UK Garage and Bodyshop Event is open now and free for trade visitors, you can grab a ticket here.