Celebrating 36 years as the industry’s trusted stage, JFS 2026 builds on its legacy with a 15% expanded footprint and bigger ambitions. Over 500 brands, 40% of which are international, will showcase more than 50,000 trend-setting products, including thousands of exclusive new launches, across four vibrant halls: Premium Design; Home, Lifestyle & Garden; Living, Dining & Cabinet;  and Upholstery & Beds.

With new brands set to showcase at JFS 2026 for the first time visitors can explore international innovators such as Meta Sofa, Cardoso Leal, Fabryka, Mebli TOM-POL, Lech Fabrics, Davis Fabrics, and AIT Home Delivery, alongside UK newcomers Urban Social, Furnt, Hug Rug, Aspire Furniture, Stressless and Homingly. These exciting new additions alongside established favourites underscore the show’s powerful mix of fresh talent and trusted industry leaders.

Returning to the show this year are acclaimed names including Whitemeadow, Baker Furniture, Alstons, Alpha Designs, Tetrad, Buoyant Upholstery, Sherbourne, Welcome Furniture, Westbridge, Ashwood Designs, La-Z-Boy, Global Home, High Grove Beds, Seconique, Bluebone Furniture, Taylors Creative Living, Siren Furniture, Duresta, The Lounge Co, and internationally renowned brands Rauch, Premier Furniture, Stressless, ROM, Mindy Brownes, Airlia Home, and Pure Designs. 

A new highlight to the calendar is the inaugural Excellence in Furniture Awards which will bring an element of celebration to JFS. This prestigious new event, taking place on the evening of Monday 19 January, recognising outstanding design and commercial success, adding a vibrant new dimension to JFS and celebrating the industry’s leading innovators and influencers.

2026 also brings a refreshed hall layout and larger overall show footprint, with significant expansions to both Hall 2 and Hall 5. Listening to industry feedback, organisers have relocated Hall 4 into Hall 3, creating a smoother transition between spaces. This change marks the first step towards restoring the traditional five-hall horseshoe shape and further enhances the visitor journey. The expansion of Hall 2 also supports the growth of the Premium Design sector, while the enlarged Hall 5 offers additional opportunities for exhibitors and a more dynamic experience for attendees.

Over four inspiring days, visitors can explore extensive new product launches, attend interactive sessions, and join networking events including the Show Party, The Botanical Garden Bar, the Women in Furniture Network, and the Excellence in Furniture Awards. The VIP Buyer Programme also returns, offering exclusive access to key decision-makers and bespoke business opportunities.

JFS offers a uniquely British and global perspective, connecting leading icons, global brands, and emerging talent under one roof, all in the UK’s most accessible venue. 92% of visitors say attendance is essential for their business with decision-makers set to discover the year’s most distinctive styles and commercial innovations. JFS is where the industry’s best set the trends and define the styles customers will crave for the year ahead. Experience a vibrant mix of industry leaders and innovators, alongside many exclusive launches never seen elsewhere.

Registration is now open at thefurnitureshows.com. Join us as we shape the future of the UK and global furniture sector.

About the January Furniture Show

Running for 36 years, the January Furniture Show is the premier destination for trade buyers and brands to connect, buy, sell, learn, and network. Across four days, the January Furniture Show welcomes the highest calibre of brands and buyers to the NEC Birmingham, where more than 50,000 products will be showcased across the event’s distinctive sectors. In 2026, the show will run from 18-21 January. Perfectly placed in the retail calendar, this means that visitors will be amongst the very first to see the launch of new-season styles and trends. 

January Furniture Show sits within Clarion Retail’s portfolio of leading retail trade events, providing additional opportunities for its audience to source, learn, and network through sister shows Manchester Furniture Show, Top Drawer, and Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival, as well as the digital platform Retail Revealed.

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