The Commercial Vehicle Show returns to the NEC Birmingham from 21–23 April 2026, marking its largest and most ambitious edition to date.
Welcoming 320 exhibitors, and with the new Bus & Coach Expo for the first time, as well as an expanded floorplan across Halls 4 and 5, the 2026 show is a hugely important event for the commercial road transport sector.
Some of the biggest commercial vehicle manufacturers will also be in attendance with their latest products and new launches, including Chery for the first time as it prepares for its expansion across the UK, IVECO with their eJolly and eSuperJolly, as well as the returning Farizon, Ford, Isuzu, KIA, and Renault.
With the theme ‘Fuelling Change: the route to decarbonising road transport’, this year’s show arrives at a critical point for the industry. As operators across LCV, HGV, and bus & coach sectors navigate the transition to net zero, the CV Show provides the most comprehensive view of what the future holds.
Beyond decarbonisation, the 2026 show will place a strong spotlight on artificial intelligence, emerging vehicle and fleet technologies, the future workforce and skills development, and driver welfare. Together, these themes reflect the full spectrum of change reshaping the sector.
By the industry, for the industry
The CV Show is where the industry’s future takes shape, bringing together manufacturers, innovators, fleet operators, policy-makers and industry bodies to address the challenges and opportunities ahead.
New for 2026, the CV Show is conducting its own dedicated industry research, bringing together voices from across the LCV, HGV, and bus and coach sectors to explore the realities of decarbonisation, investment, infrastructure and technology adoption. The findings will help shape on-site conversations, ensuring the show reflects the priorities, pressures and ambitions of the industry itself.
The Show expands from three stages to six, adding the Future Fleet Arena, Driver Safety Theatre and Bus & Coach Leaders Forum to the established Main Stage, Technical Theatre and Decarbonisation Theatre.
With over 150 speakers across more than 75 seminars and panel discussions, sessions will explore decarbonisation pathways, digital transformation, workforce development, safety, finance and regulation, with a strong focus on practical, solutions-led insight. Feature areas including the Future Fleet Lab, Driver Safety Zone and Collaboration Zone, alongside live demonstrations and Ride & Drive, will bring these themes to life on the show floor.
