The Photography & Video Show (TPVS, to its friends) will be returning to its spiritual home next year at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, UK. The dates for your diary are Saturday, March 14 to Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Tickets for the UK's biggest photo and video expo start at just £15.95, while students can enjoy FREE entry on designated days. The packed four-day event will feature over 500+ talks and live demos, the opportunity to get hands-on with the latest kit from the biggest brands in the biz, not to mention exclusive access to show-day deals.
Scroll down for further information and know that I’ll be keeping this page updated as and when new details emerge, right up until the first day of the show. Whether you’re a prospective exhibitor, professional creative, photography or video enthusiast, or a complete beginner developing an interest in the imaging industry, if you’re available any day from March 14-17 and can make it to Birmingham’s NEC, you won’t want to miss out!
The Photography & Video Show: Tickets
General entry:
Standard - £18.95 for any single day (save 20% using code DCW26, if you book in advance)
Concessions Aged 60+, disabled, and students aged 18+ (Saturday and Sunday) - £15.95 for any single day (save 20% using code DCW26)
Multiple days are charged at 50% discount for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th day visit.
A booking fee of £1.50 per transaction will apply.
Professional / Trade entry:
Professional photographers, filmmakers, content creators, and image-making industry representatives can apply for FREE entry to the show. All applications are verified, as it is essential for us to understand our visiting audience and tailor the show content appropriately. Find out more here
Students:
Students can attend FREE on Monday, 16 March and Tuesday, 17 March. Find out more here
The Photography & Video Show: FAQs
- When: Saturday-Tuesday March 14-17, 2026
- Where: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, UK
- Times: 10:00 until 17:00 each day
- Travel by train: the exhibition is a short covered walk from Birmingham International railway station
- Travel by plane: there is a free Air-Link monorail that links Bimingham International airport to the NEC halls
- Travel by car: there is extensive car parking available at the NEC, with a bus service to the halls. Pre-pay for parking online before the day of your visit and save £5. Use the postcode B40 1NT in your satnav.
- Children: under 18s go FREE, but a ticket is required for those aged 5-17
- Information: For further information on accessibility, food, Wi-Fi access, travel, and more, please visit the TPVS website
The Photography & Video Show: Brands & retailers
If you’re on the hunt for a new (or used) camera, have got your eye on a particular lens, are still looking for the perfect camera bag, or are finally wanting to invest in a decent tripod, the Photography & Video Show provides you access to a plethora of brands and retailers, all under one roof.
That includes many of the biggest names in the business, including Adobe, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, OM System, Pentax, Sigma, Sony, and many more. I can’t think of a better place to try before you buy! Better yet, if you find something you like, you’ll have two of the UK’s largest camera retailers on hand, Wex Photo Video and London Camera Exchange (LCE), to boot!
You can find a comprehensive list of the confirmed brands and exhibitors here, with more yet to be revealed.
The Photography & Video Show: Speakers
The Photography & Video Show isn’t just about the latest camera tech and gear acquisition; it also provides incredible access to a huge variety of live talks, panels, demos, and Q&As, so you can get inspired and take your photography to the next level.
Nearly 30 speakers have already been confirmed, with more on the way, covering a wide variety of styles and genres. Whether you’re into landscapes, wildlife, portraits, weddings, drones, content creation, social media, or video, there’s something for you. You can peruse the full list of confirmed speakers here.
Visit Digital Camera World (stand E142)
Whether you’re an avid reader of the UK’s best-selling photography magazine, Digital Camera World, or a regular on the Digital Camera World website, why not stop by stand (G91) to take out a subscription or simply chat to members of the team? This year, the stand was a hive of activity with a roster of talks, so stay tuned for any updates as to what’s in store next year.
The Photography & Video Show Podcast
If March 14 can’t come soon enough, you can get into the TPVS spirit by joining David McClelland, host of the Photography & Video Show Podcast, released on the first Thursday of every month. There, you can enjoy interviews and news from across the imaging realm, ahead of the show itself.
About the Photography & Video Show
The Photography & Video Show first launched in 2014 at the NEC, where it ran annually until 2024 (with a gap during the COVID years). Last year, it was held in the ExCel Center, London, for the first time, and going forward, it will alternate between Birmingham and London – and so is back at the NEC for 2026.
If you head over to the TPVS website, you can purchase tickets, be kept abreast of the latest developments, and even book a stand if you're that way inclined.
One thing I can say for sure is that it's going to be an unmissable event if you're even the slightest bit interested in photography. I look forward to seeing you there!
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