More than a trade show

Three days with a social calendar

Awards night, live fire cooking and everything else happening around the stands - this is the part of SOLEX people talk about all year.

Tuesday 7 July

18:30 – 23:30

Concourse Suite, NEC Birmingham

SOLEX World Cup Awards Night & Afterparty

The exhibition kicks off in championship style: welcome drinks from 6.30pm, the annual awards hosted by comedian Paul Sinha, food, networking, foosball tables - and the World Cup Round of 16 live on the big screen.

Book your place

Limited to 350 guests - a £100 non-attendance fee applies.

Comedian Paul Sinha, host of the SOLEX 2026 awards night

All three days

11:00 – 17:00 (until 14:00 Thursday)

Hall 5, NEC Birmingham

The Loving Outdoor Living Area

Top brands in action and the best of outdoor cooking and entertaining: grills, smokers, pizza ovens and fire pits demonstrated live - with tastings straight off the coals.

Included with your show badge - no booking needed.

Live barbecue demonstration in the Loving Outdoor Living Area

The events fill up before the hall does

Evening places are limited and sell out every year - register for the show first, then book your seats.

Register free — trade only