21-23 August 2026

Event Details:

Visitors: 36,281

Exhibitors: 127

Activities: 100+

Event zones: 15

Car clubs: 40+

Test drives: 1,000

Space: 97,247sqm event footprint, equivalent to 266,000 Bridgestone tyres or 190 million standard LEGO bricks

As host venue for The British Motor Show 2026, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre welcomed 36,281 visitors for a three-day motoring event packed with leading automotive brands, live action displays, hands-on driving experiences and family entertainment.

Over three days, Farnborough International transformed into a destination for every aspect of motoring, from the latest production vehicles and electric cars to supercars, motorsport machinery, classics and modified builds. Spanning an impressive 97,247sqm event footprint, the event utilised both the indoor and outdoor capabilities of the venue, enabling manufacturers, exhibitors, car clubs, live entertainment and driving experiences to operate simultaneously across 15 event zones.

Major manufacturers including Ford, Tesla, BYD, Honda, Hyundai, Renault and MG used the event as a platform to showcase new products and engage directly with consumers. The event also hosted the UK debuts for the LINKTOUR L6e and L7e and the AION UT, giving visitors an early look at some of the latest vehicles entering the UK market.

A new event layout expanded the scale and breadth of the show, while more than 1,000 on-site test drives gave visitors the opportunity to experience the latest vehicles first-hand. Farnborough's expansive hardstanding and road infrastructure enabled attractions including under-17 driving experiences, Drift Limits drift taxis and monster truck rides to operate safely within a secure and controlled environment.

Andy Entwistle, Chief Executive, Automation Events & The British Motor Show, said:

“Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre has been home to The British Motor Show for five years, and it continues to be the perfect fit for the event. The flexibility of the venue allows us to evolve and expand the show year after year, while its scale enables us to welcome tens of thousands of visitors. The team are fantastic to work with and play a key role in helping us deliver a successful event every year.”