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More than just a trade show, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event is your ultimate hands-on experience! Dive into live demonstrations and over 80 expert-led training sessions, all designed to inspire and upskill UK garages, bodyshops, and detailers. Don’t miss out—discover everything waiting for you at the NEC this June!
Theatres & Features
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Workshop Theatre
A packed programme of technical seminars addressing the advancements and challenges facing the service, repair and maintenance sector, covering a range of topics such as faults & diagnostics, repairs, MOT, EVs service and repair, ADAS and more. Join for a mixture of panel discussions and case studies with top tier technicians and experts in the field to continue to build skills and adapt to the ever-changing automotive landscape.
Paint & Spray Live
This will feature a fully operational and ventilated spray booth at the show where the latest products and techniques can be put to the test in a live demo environment. A must-see for any Bodyshop visitor!
Complete Collision & Car Care
Join this feature for the latest updates, demos, advice, technical innovations and expertise in the collision repair and vehicle detailing sector. Ensuring you receive the best information and techniques through a combination of demos and seminars, visitors can expect to learn about everything from abrasives and dents to polishing and paint correction.
Business Management Theatre
This theatre is designed for forward-thinking garage and body shop owners and managers who are eager to enhance their business operations, boost profitability and future-proof their business in an ever-evolving industry. This is a must-attend programme for anyone responsible for the operations of their garage or workshop, in addition to key industry updates prepare to cover topics such maximising profits, sustainability, adapting operations to the digital age, mastering marketing, tackling the talent gap and much more.
Ignite Arena
The Ignite Arena welcomes students and apprentices to join for live entertainment and interactive talks highlighting the range of opportunities available and direction of travel in the automotive industry. This innovative arena is perfect for the next generation of talent looking to jumpstart their careers with real industry insights following a mixture of talks, competitions and meet and greet opportunities.
Networking & Socials
Networking Pitstop
Recharge and connect at the Networking Pit Stop, the perfect place to meet industry peers, forge new relationships, and share ideas in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Bodyshop Buzz Social
BODYSHOP BUZZ will be THE networking event for bodyshop owners and managers, technicians and support staff, and everyone from the repair sector supply chain during the #UKGBE2026 trade show. The drinks reception, in association with The Refinishing Crew Facebook group, will run from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Bodyshop Lounge Places will be limited at the BODYSHOP BUZZ party and, while it is free to attend, it’s important that you register in advance to guarantee your spot. If you’re going to be at #UKGBE2026 – which is a must for the entire automotive #accidentrepair sector – this is one party you will not want to miss.