The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show set for February

The Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show 2026, the UK’s only dedicated trade event for the ice cream industry, is back. Hosted by the Ice Cream Alliance, the trade show is a platform for ice cream professionals and enthusiasts to connect with the people and trends shaping the future of the industry.

After the 2025 show, which welcomed over 6,500 trade visitors, the show will return on 3-4 February at NEC Birmingham. The 2026 show will have a newly-introduced demonstration area, which will showcase: inspiring ice cream; innovative gelato; new flavours and trends for 2026/2027; coffee and latte art demos, and hot offerings. Speakers at the show include: Sara Davis MBE of Dragons Den & Business Woman, and entrepreneur James Sinclair on business expansion.

Reflecting on this year’s show, Catherine McNeil, The Ice Cream Alliance’s director of operations, says,  “Last year, the trade show moved to the NEC Birmingham – a larger and more connected venue that reflects the growth of the event. This year, we hope to be even bigger and better, offering more to our members and helping to grow the UK’s ice cream industry.”

Find out more about exhibiting or attending the Ice Cream & Artisan Food Show here.