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2024 at Farnborough International in Pictures

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2024 has been the busiest year in Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre's short history, welcoming over 300,000 visitors through our doors.

From B2B and B2C exhibitions to corporate events and conferences, film shoots and product launches to awards nights and Christmas parties, we had it all!

As the year draws to a close at the Home of Pioneering Spirit, we take a look back over just some of the highlights from an incredible year of exceptional events and experiences in pictures...


We made an inspirational start to the year with the South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Farnborough

We welcomed back the UK's leading event for manufacturing and electronic solutions - Southern Manufacturing & Electronics at the beginning of February 

Turf Games UK Winter Festival
Thousands of fitness enthusiasts took part in Turf Games UK Winter Festival

February ended with the biggest ever RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show showcasing all things on water
SQLBits conference

March saw Farnborough International welcome the industry's leading data platform conference SQLBits
 
The Big One - Fishing Show

Anglers descended on Farnborough at the beginning of March for the ever popular The Big One - Fishing Show
Security & Policing

March also saw the return of the official UK Government Global Security event, Security & Policing
DPRTE 2024

March ended with DPRTE connecting buyers and suppliers from across the defence procurement and supply chain community
Card Con

Card Con
came back to Farnborough in April providing the ultimate weekend for trading card enthusiasts
Sustainable Skies World Summit

Sustainable Skies World Summit
took place in May, providing the catalyst for addressing the industry's sustainability concerns and driving actionable solutions
Farnborough International Airshow 2024  
July saw us once again host the world-renowned Farnborough International Airshow. welcoming over 100,000 visitors, 1,500 exhibitors from more than 60 countries, and showcasing 90 civil and military aircraft

The British Motor Show 2024

The British Motor Show
closed out the summer holidays with even more cars, adrenaline-fulled action and thrilling family entertainment

The Creative Craft Show and Stitching Show

The Creative Craft Show
and Stitching Show welcomed crafters across August Bank Holiday

Farnborough International Studios

Our dedicated Farnborough International Studios reopened in August and welcomed a indie film production across the autumn months

EI Live

In September we welcomed back the UK's only dedicated AV and Home automation show - EI Live!

BYD SEAL U DM-i UK Launch Event

It was lights, cars, action in our exclusive Hall 5 space as we hosted the BYD SEAL U DM-i UK Launch Event

Screwfix Live - Farnborough

September finished with a record-breaking Screwfix Live as thousands flocked to Farnborough for this flagship show in the construction trade calendar

FanX LIVE

At the beginning of October we welcomed FanX LIVE, the ultimate celebration of all things pop culture

Everything Electric South

The world's no 1 home energy and electric vehicle show - Everything Electric South - returned to Farnborough in October

The Hampshire Business Awards

The Hampshire Business Awards welcomed the best of Hampshire business to Farnborough in November

One Day at Christmas

At the beginning of December we hosted One Day at Christmas, bringing together hundreds of lonely, vulnerable and elderly people from the local Farnborough and Aldershot areas

Christmas Party World Farnborough

We closed out the year with Christmas Party World - with thousands celebrating Christmas in Cirque de Lumiere style in Hall 5

From everyone at Farnborough International we would like to thank all our visitors, organisers, clients, suppliers, partners and of course our own amazing colleagues for making 2024 the best and most memorable year yet. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025 for another programme of pioneering events.