PLASA Show 2026 opens registration as the industry prepares to return to Olympia

PLASA Show 2026 is now open for registration, inviting everyone working, studying or building a future in live entertainment technology to join the industry at Olympia, London from 6th – 8th September 2026. 

Headline sponsored by Robe and supported by official sponsors Absen, A.C. Entertainment Technologies and Leisuretec, the UK’s market-leading trade event for live entertainment technology will once again bring together leading brands, breakthrough products, practical training, live demonstrations and invaluable face-to-face connections across lighting, audio, AV, staging, rigging and production.

Taking place as Olympia enters an exciting new chapter of redevelopment, PLASA Show 2026 will offer visitors an enhanced experience both inside and around the venue, with refreshed facilities and new destination spaces set to elevate the show for exhibitors and attendees alike.

Leading brands and new names join the show floor

PLASA Show 2026 will welcome a wide range of established manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and emerging brands from across the live entertainment technology sector.

Visitors will be able to explore the latest lighting, audio, AV, staging, rigging, control, production and software solutions from companies including A.C. Entertainment Technologies, Ambersphere Solutions, ETC, Chauvet Professional, GLP, Highlite International, Prolight Concepts, Area Four Industries, Doughty Engineering, Total Solutions Group, TAF, Sixty82, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, d&b audiotechnik, L-Acoustics, KV2 Audio, RCF UK, Nexo, EM Acoustics, Adamson Systems Engineering, POLAR, FBT Audio, PSCo Group, ROE Visual, Epson, Vectorworks UK, Rentman, Current RMS, Solotech, Leisuretec, Entedi, BeamZ, AED UK, Canford Audio, Link UK Solutions, Neutrik, Sound Devices, Solid State Logic, TiMax Spatial and many more.

The 2026 show floor will also feature a strong line-up of new exhibitors, including 10K Used Gear, Arcane Wizards, Alustage, CableJoG, DAS Audio Group, DTS Lighting, FLIKO, MaestroDMX, MODE, Nosya Electronics Company Limited, Gloshine, Hong Kong Acme Electric, hyper.space, J-Power International, Mission Control, ModTruss, Naostage, PixelLogic Solutions, Raycom, Roadie Reboot, Smoke Factory, Spotrack, Sunbelt Rentals, Taylorleds UK/Audiotek and Visualization.

Together, the exhibitor line-up reflects the breadth of today’s entertainment technology industry, from major global brands to specialist suppliers, creative tools, technical services, and emerging product innovators.

Live demos, training and technical discovery

Over three days, visitors will be able to get hands-on with the technology shaping live events, theatre, concerts, installations, broadcast and production.

Headline sponsor Robe will return with live show-floor performances, giving visitors the chance to experience its latest lighting technology in action.

The show will also feature dedicated demo rooms from Absen, RCF UK, KV2 Audio and Barco, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest technologies in focused environments away from the busy show floor. Further details will be shared soon.

Popular show features will also return, including Classic Gear Live, the Innovation Gallery, the Careers and Networking Hub, and the PLASA Awards for Innovation.

A programme built around the industry’s biggest conversations

The PLASA Show seminar programme will return with expert-led sessions exploring the ideas, challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.

Designed for professionals at every stage of their career, the programme will offer practical insight for technicians, designers, engineers, production teams, freelancers, business owners, students and senior decision-makers.

Olympia’s next chapter elevates the visitor experience

As Olympia continues its major transformation, PLASA Show 2026 will take place at a particularly exciting moment for the historic London venue.

The redevelopment is set to bring improved facilities, new hospitality spaces and a more connected destination experience, helping visitors make even more of their time at the show.

For the entertainment technology community, PLASA Show remains not only a place to discover products, but a vital meeting point for collaboration, conversation and industry connection.

Celebrating innovation

The PLASA Awards for Innovation, run in association with LSi, will return to recognise the most forward-thinking products launched over the past 12 months.

Entries are now open, with an early bird deadline of 31st July 2026 and a final entry deadline of 21st August 2026. The awards are judged by an independent panel of industry experts, recognising genuine innovation in entertainment technology.

All nominated products will be displayed in the Innovation Gallery, giving visitors the chance to explore the technologies, tools and ideas pushing the industry forward. Winners will be announced during a special presentation at the show.

A vital gathering for entertainment technology

Sophie Atkinson, Head of Events at PLASA, comments:

“PLASA Show is where the entertainment technology industry comes together, to discover new products, share knowledge, strengthen relationships and celebrate the people behind live events and production.

With Robe returning as headline sponsor, a strong exhibitor line-up already confirmed, and Olympia entering an exciting new phase of redevelopment, 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year for the show.”

Register for free

PLASA Show 2026 takes place at Olympia, London from 6th – 8th September 2026.

Registration is free for a limited time. From 1st – 5th September, visitor registration will cost £15 + VAT, with on-the-door registration priced at £20 + VAT from 6th – 8th September.

To make planning a visit even easier for international attendees, the PLASA Show website is now available in Dutch, German and Swedish, alongside English.

Find out more and register for your free badge: www.plasashow.com