Exhibition · Birmingham, United Kingdom

NCS - National Convenience Show 2027

Business, Franchising, Licensing · Shop Fitting, Display

Dates12–14 Apr 2027Dates announced · read on nationalconvenienceshow.co.uk · checked 12 Nov 2026
VenueThe NECBirmingham, United Kingdom · where the 2014 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2008Annual · 8 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on nationalconvenienceshow.co.uk on 12 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Floor space
NULLin 2015, organiser's figure
Editions on record
8first in 2008

About NCS - National Convenience Show

Attending the National Convenience Show is crucial to the development of your business

The National Convenience Show (NCS) will give you the tools you need to drive your business forward, generate additional footfall, and cash in on increased basket spend:

Meet with more than 200 big brands and suppliers from across the country

Source innovative new and niche products

Learn about the latest consumer trends

Receive trusted business advice

Engage with your industry peers

Co-located shows

NCS will be co-located with the ACS Summit – offering inspirational speakers and high-level networking opportunities, and two complementing trade shows: Food and Drink Expo which is incorporated with Farm Shop & Deli Show and Foodex, to ensure maximum time-saving convenience.

The entire industry will come together from 24-26 Marc 2014 – be a part of it –

From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.

Who visits

Trade visitors

As listed for 2009.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
202712–14 Apr 2027
Dates announced
The NEC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
——
201514–16 Apr 2015The NEC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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201424–26 Mar 2014The NEC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
——
201314–16 Apr 2013The NEC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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201225–27 Mar 2012The NEC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
——
201127 Feb – 1 Mar 2011The NEC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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20091–3 Mar 2009The NEC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
——
20086–9 Apr 2008The NEC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is NCS - National Convenience Show?

12–14 Apr 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2014 edition was at The NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 8 editions on record since 2008.

Industries