Euro Bus Expo 2026: 49 first-time exhibitors confirmed as show nears sell out
With just two stands remaining and a waitlist now open, the industry has committed in numbers to Euro Bus Expo, the UK’s largest coach and bus exhibition.
Returning to the NEC Birmingham on 3–5 November, Euro Bus Expo will bring together over 200 exhibitors, around 75 vehicles and 49 first-time exhibitors.
For more than three decades, Euro Bus Expo has brought the coach and bus sector together to discover new products, compare options, exchange ideas and make decisions that influence operations for years to come. The 2026 edition builds on the 2024 event, which welcomed more than 7,000 attendees from 40 countries.
Strong exhibitor support
With 49 exhibitors appearing for the first time, operators have a wider field of suppliers to compare in one visit.
The event will bring together 29 vehicle exhibitors, with around 75 buses, coaches, midibuses and minibuses expected on display. The line-up spans major manufacturers, converters and dealers, giving visitors the opportunity to compare vehicles and specifications side by side.
Confirmed vehicle dealers and manufacturers include: Alexander Dennis, Apex Buses, Arobus, BASE, BYD, Coach Traders, Daimler Bus, EVM, GM Coachwork, Harris Group, Irizar, London Hire, Mellor, Minibus Options, Noone Turas, Pelican Bus and Coach / Yutong, PHVC Minibus and Fleet Suppliers, Scania, TBC Conversions, Temsa, Treka, VDL / Van Hool, Volvo, Woodall Nicholson, and Wrightbus.
Among the 49 businesses making their Euro Bus Expo debut are vehicle exhibitors Zhongtong Bus Holdings, Custom Denning, Minicoach World and Tekaydinlar Minibus Design. Newcomers also include well-known organisations Hankook Tyre UK, Castrol and National Highways, alongside numerous technology exhibitors spanning charging, payments, planning, data, connectivity and AI.
Beyond vehicles, the show spans telematics and passenger information, safety, training, parts, software and fleet support. Operators can compare a broad range of products and solutions in one visit.
Seminar programme
Following an industry-wide call for speakers, the Masterclass Theatre programme returns, bringing together operators, manufacturers, authorities, associations and industry specialists. Sessions will explore policy and regulation; franchising and Enhanced Partnerships; AI and data-led operations; zero-emission fleets; compliance and fleet safety; accessibility; and workforce challenges.
A mix of presentations, case studies and panel discussions will give operators practical experience to draw on, alongside discussion of what comes next. The full programme will be announced in September.
New roundtable sessions
New for 2026, focused roundtable sessions will run alongside the Masterclass Theatre, bringing together operators and invited contributors. The interactive format will be built around questions and shared experience, allowing practical challenges to be worked through in greater depth.
Helen Conway, Event Director, comments: “The response from exhibitors has been exceptional. To be down to our final two stands months ahead of the show, while welcoming 49 first-time exhibitors, is a really positive development for visitors.
“That mix of established industry names and companies exhibiting with us for the first time keeps the show floor evolving and gives operators more businesses, products and ideas to discover. We’re also developing the content offer, with focused roundtable discussions alongside the Masterclass Theatre – giving operators more opportunities to ask questions, share experiences and explore practical challenges in greater depth.”
Euro Bus Expo Connect
Euro Bus Expo Connect also returns. Registered visitors can use the planner, free of charge, to research exhibitors, identify relevant contacts and arrange meetings before arriving at the NEC. By planning ahead, visitors can build a personal itinerary around their priorities and make the most of every hour at the show.
