Messe Frankfurt UK Opens LiGHT 26
Messe Frankfurt UK has opened free registration for LiGHT 26, the UK's dedicated high-end lighting specification trade show, returning to London's Business
Registration is now open for LiGHT 26, the UK's only trade show dedicated to high-end lighting specification. The event will be held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, on November 18 and 19, 2026.
Organised by Messe Frankfurt UK, the show aims to bring together the lighting and design community for two days of product discovery, expert insight and valuable industry connection. Since its launch in 2022, the event has quickly established itself as a key date for architects, interior designers, lighting designers, engineers, consultants, and specifiers, offering a dedicated platform to discover new products, meet leading manufacturers and connect with the people behind innovative projects.
Event Overview and Exhibitors
For two days, the Business Design Centre will become a hub of creativity, collaboration and conversation, with hundreds of leading architectural and decorative lighting brands showcasing the latest products, technologies and solutions. The range includes cutting-edge lighting systems and controls, decorative fittings, technical innovations and smart building technologies. Visitors will have the chance to experience new ideas first-hand and discover products before they are specified on future projects, much like reviewing team fixtures to plan ahead.
Technical Zone and Programme
A dedicated Technical Zone will return for LiGHT 26. This area is for brands specialising in lighting controls, emergency lighting, OEM components, lamps, gear, and connected technologies, reflecting the growing importance of intelligent and integrated lighting solutions for sustainable and efficient design.
Beyond the exhibition floor, LiGHT 26 will deliver an inspiring programme of talks and discussions, bringing together influential voices from across the lighting, architecture and design communities. The [d]arc thoughts talk programme, curated by [d]arc media, will explore the latest challenges, opportunities and ideas shaping the future of lighting. Further speaker announcements for this and the splinter talks programme in the Associations Lounge will follow, offering insights as detailed as our event stats.
Art Installation and Networking
Planning is already well underway for the LiGHT 26 Art Installation, which will once again bring together lighting, creativity and design to create a memorable centrepiece for visitors to experience during the exhibition. More details will be revealed in the coming months.
Networking remains at the heart of the LiGHT experience, providing the perfect environment to build relationships, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities. The popular late-night drinks reception will also return after the first day of the show, offering a relaxed social setting for visitors and exhibitors to continue conversations.
Simon Albert, CEO of Messe Frankfurt UK, said: "LiGHT has become one of the most important meeting places for the UK lighting specification community, and we're delighted to welcome the industry back this November. As the first edition under Messe Frankfurt UK, LiGHT 26 will continue to deliver what visitors and exhibitors value most - exceptional brands, inspiring content and meaningful connections - while benefiting from the international reach and expertise of the wider Light + Building portfolio."
The event is free to attend, with thousands of professionals expected.
