Manchester Furniture Show returns to Manchester Central on 5-6 July 2026, bringing the furniture and interiors industry together for two focused days of sourcing, networking and mid-year buying at a pivotal point in the retail calendar.
For buyers and retailers attending in 2026, MFS sits at a pivotal moment in the commercial calendar. Positioned between early-year range planning and key Q3-Q4 purchasing decisions, it offers a valuable opportunity to review, reset and refine collections face to face.
Across Manchester Central, more than 150 furniture and interiors brands will showcase over 25,000 products spanning upholstery, cabinet, dining, beds, accessories and homeware. With 50% of exhibitors new for 2026, the show offers immediate access to fresh collections and emerging suppliers alongside established industry names.
New exhibitors include Ashwood, Whitemeadow, Home of Wool, Hill Interiors, HHI Sofa, One Holding, Magecloud, MaxiMover, Mazing, BBS, Avriio, Kamjo & Sensowell and Sacred Nature Furniture. The result is a concentrated sourcing environment where buyers can compare, evaluate and make decisions efficiently, without fragmented travel or multiple showroom visits.
In a trading environment shaped by ongoing operational and cost pressures, the ability to meet suppliers face to face remains a defining advantage of the show particularly for buyers looking to strengthen relationships and make faster, more informed commercial decisions.
This is echoed by attendees planning to join the 2026 edition.
Lee Fisher, Harvey Norman UK: “I always enjoy the Manchester Furniture show. Manchester is a really convenient location for me to travel to and the show brings together many of my key suppliers into one venue, making it easy to see lots of new products and network.”
Andrew Sneddon – Buying Director, Glasswells: “With business remaining somewhat stubborn it is still important to plan for the future, and this is an ideal event to explore future opportunities in a calm environment.”
Eden Stoller – Branding and Marketing Manager, Stollers: “Being there in person, rather than communicating via email or flicking through a brochure, really makes a difference.”
Vivion Connolly – Managing Director, Connollys of Moy: “We are visiting the Manchester Furniture Show to have honest conversations with suppliers, discover fresh ideas, and walk away with the confidence and products needed to navigate today’s market.”
James Pike – Managing Director, Cookes Furniture: “Face-to-face conversations remain incredibly important in our industry, and the Manchester Furniture Show provides the perfect platform for those discussions.”
Alongside sourcing, networking remains a central part of the MFS experience. Informal meetings across the show floor, dedicated social spaces including the Summer Garden Bar, and the return of the Sunday Show Party create an environment where commercial conversations extend naturally beyond the stand, strengthening relationships in a way digital communication cannot replicate.
Content also adds further depth to the 2026 edition. Taking place on Monday 6 July at 11:30am, the Women in Furniture Network panel, Shared Growth in Action, brings together leading voices from across the furniture and interiors sector:
- Kirsty Whyte – former Chief Product Officer at Made.com and founder, Soho Home
- Lisa Flannery – Managing Director, Claremont
- Sophia Carbonell – senior commercial and ecommerce leader across retail and interiors
- Gisela Lancaster – Head of Buying, Sofology
The discussion explores leadership, collaboration and growth across a rapidly evolving industry, offering strategic insight alongside product sourcing.
Ultimately, MFS continues to define itself as more than a buying destination. It is a key commercial moment in the furniture calendar where new ranges are shaped, supplier relationships are strengthened, and next season’s decisions are made.
Join over 4,000+ buyers this July and discover 150+ brands and 25,000+ products at Manchester Central.
