ExCeL London: trade fairs & events 2026

16 upcoming trade fairs & events at ExCeL London, starting with Paper & Tissue Show 11–12 Nov 2026 (11–12 Nov 2026).

ExCeL London (now styled “Excel London”) opened in 2000 in London’s Royal Docks and is part of Abu Dhabi’s ADNEC Group. It says it hosts about 400 events a year, in column-free halls along a 600-metre boulevard, with stations at both ends and 13 hotels on the campus.

Address: One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL, United Kingdom

Visitor and exhibitor guide

Official ExCeL London website ↗

November 2026

Expo	Dates
Paper & Tissue Show 11–12 Nov 2026	11–12 Nov 2026
Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo	11–12 Nov 2026
eCommerce Packaging & Labelling Expo	11–12 Nov 2026
The Business Show London 2026	11–12 Nov 2026
Smart Retail Tech Expo	11–12 Nov 2026
White & Private Label Expo	11–12 Nov 2026
The European Pizza Show	18–19 Nov 2026
London EV Show	18–19 Nov 2026
London Biotechnology Show	18–19 Nov 2026
emex - The Energy Management + Smart Buildings Expo	25–26 Nov 2026
Floodex \| National Drainage Show \| Waterways Management Show	25–26 Nov 2026
London Build Expo	25–26 Nov 2026
Care Management Show 27 Nov 2026	27 Nov 2026

December 2026

Expo	Dates
FinTech Connect	1–2 Dec 2026
London Perfume Exhibition 10–13 Dec 2026	10–13 Dec 2026
SanAscendant Real Estate Expo Edition 1	18 Dec 2026

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At a glance

The North and South Event Halls give 87,328 m² of column-free space with 10 m ceilings, divided by movable walls into 2,000 m² modules (N1–N23 and S1–S23). Source ↗
The ICC Maritime Halls add another 12,000 m², and the ICC Auditorium seats up to 4,200; the ICC Maritime Suite has 37 meeting rooms. Source ↗
The West and East entrances are about 600 m apart along the central boulevard. Source ↗

Getting there

Take the Elizabeth line or DLR to Custom House for the West Entrance, or the DLR to Prince Regent for the East Entrance and the ICC; each station is about 200 m from its entrance and step-free. Source ↗
By Elizabeth line it is about 15 minutes from central London, 3 minutes from Canary Wharf and 43 minutes from Heathrow. Source ↗
London City Airport is the closest airport: a 15-minute walk, or a short DLR, bus or taxi ride. Source ↗
Buses 147, 304 and 474 stop at Custom House, and 241, 325, 473, 474 and 678 at Prince Regent, according to Transport for London. Source ↗
The cable car across the Thames is half price (£3.50 single) for exhibitors and visitors who show their event ticket or confirmation. Source ↗
There is a taxi rank at the west of the venue; OUNO is the official executive car partner, with booking kiosks on the concourse. Source ↗
The venue is inside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), so check whether your vehicle must pay. Source ↗

Parking

About 1,650 car spaces plus 135 van spaces (the campus map gives 1,867 in total). Source ↗
Parking costs £27.50 a day if pre-booked online or £30 on the day; exhibitor pages give £25. Pre-booking is the only way to guarantee a space, and some events are pre-booked only. Source ↗
For the car park, use postcode E16 1FR. The main car park takes vehicles up to 1.9 m high; over-height spaces up to 2.8 m must be booked. Source ↗
Motorcycles park free, and coaches and minibuses pay £50 a day, pre-booked. There are no EV charging points yet. Source ↗

On site

Free visitor Wi-Fi covers the venue: join “_Excel VISITOR ONLY Free Wi-Fi” and fill in the sign-in form. It is not meant for demos or payment terminals. Source ↗
Free cloakrooms on Level 0 open 30 minutes before an event and close 30 minutes after; they do not take laptops or other electronics, and nothing is stored overnight. Source ↗
The medical centre is on Level 0 between N4 and S4 and is open for any event with more than 50 attendees. Source ↗
More than 20 food outlets operate during events, and none takes cash. There is also a multi-faith prayer room and a family room near S9. Source ↗
Entrances have ramps and automatic doors, there are 40 accessible toilets and Changing Places rooms, and wheelchairs and scooters can be borrowed free if reserved online. Source ↗

Where to stay

Thirteen hotels are on the campus, including the DoubleTree by Hilton, Aloft, Novotel, ibis, Premier Inn, Crowne Plaza Docklands and the Sunborn Yacht Hotel. Source ↗
The venue’s hotel booking partner, BCD Meetings & Events, offers attendees up to 30% off standard rates. Source ↗

For exhibitors

Exhibitor manuals come from each event’s organiser; ExCeL publishes the venue rules they draw on in its exhibitor manual content hub. Source ↗
Order internet, rigging, cleaning and utilities from ExCeL’s Webshop at least 28 days before tenancy for the advanced rate; cancellations within 7 days are not refunded. Source ↗
ExCeL alone installs ceiling rigging points and supplies primary electricity; stand power comes from each event’s appointed electrical contractor. Personal routers and Wi-Fi networks are not allowed. Source ↗
Excel London Hospitality is the exclusive stand caterer; third-party catering is forbidden. Source ↗
DSV Fairs & Events is the official logistics and freight partner, with over 1,600 m² of on-site warehousing and customs clearance. Source ↗
All vehicles using the loading bays must be booked in Voyage Control, which opens 21 days before tenancy; lorryways close from 23:00 to 05:00. Source ↗
No fixing, screwing or drilling into walls or floors. Space-only stands, stands over 4 m and rigging need structural engineer sign-off. Source ↗

Questions visitors ask

Which station is closest to ExCeL London?

Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR) for the West Entrance, or Prince Regent (DLR) for the East Entrance and the ICC; each is about 200 m from its entrance.

How do I get from Heathrow to ExCeL?

Take the Elizabeth line to Custom House, about 43 minutes.

How much is parking at ExCeL?

£27.50 a day pre-booked online, or £30 on the day. Use postcode E16 1FR for the car park.

Is there free Wi-Fi?

Yes. Join the “_Excel VISITOR ONLY Free Wi-Fi” network and complete the sign-in form.

Are there hotels at ExCeL?