The January Furniture Show 2026 is set to deliver its most experience rich edition yet, with a refreshed programme of features and enhanced buyer services designed to support product discovery, deepen industry connection and make sourcing more efficient than ever. This year’s event brings together a dynamic mix of learning, networking, hospitality and celebration that enhances the show floor experience and gives visitors valuable tools to shape their buying strategies for the year ahead.

Among the standout features for 2026 is the Retail Revealed LIVE Stage, offering a curated programme of talks, interviews and practical insight from industry leaders. Covering everything from trend direction and sustainability to retail strategy and consumer behaviour, the stage gives buyers access to actionable guidance they can apply directly to their businesses.

Community remains a central pillar of the show, led by the Women in Furniture Network, which returns with its popular Networking Brunch alongside a new Speed Mentoring session. These events provide a supportive environment for meaningful conversation, professional development and peer to peer learning.

Onsite hospitality also takes a step forward with the introduction of the Botanical Garden Bar, a relaxing environment ideal for informal meetings and networking - enjoy this year's Happy Hour, Tuesday 20th January 3pm - 4pm. Buyers seeking a more premium experience will find comfort and convenience in the VIP Lounge, offering an elevated space to recharge and connect throughout the day.

The show will also shine a light on excellence across the industry through the Excellence in Furniture Awards, celebrating achievement in design, innovation and commercial performance and offering brands valuable visibility at the start of the buying year.

JFS opens Sunday 18 January till Wednesday 21 January at NEC Birmingham, Halls 1, 2, 3, 5. Full event details are available at januaryfurnitureshow.com.

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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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