Beauty Events in Birmingham

Birmingham sits at the centre of the UK, which makes it a natural meeting place for beauty professionals travelling from every direction, and its events lean towards learning, business and specialist skills.

The Therapy Show, held each November in Hall 7, is the big one for massage and sports therapists, with a trade floor, conferences and education. Corneotherapy.UK brings skin specialists together in the city each autumn for a conference on skin health, and the BAMAN Autumn Aesthetic Conference does the same for aesthetic practitioners, with education and an exhibition. In spring, Niche Nail Network heads to Solihull for a day of education and trade for nail technicians, and Beauty Business Elevation LIVE gives salon owners a summer conference on growing their business. Good rail links mean many visitors come in for the day.

All of these events are listed below with dates, venues and access details, so you can see what is coming up in Birmingham and plan ahead.

Getting there

Birmingham Airport has flights across Europe and is linked to Birmingham International railway station. In the city, Birmingham New Street is the main station, with fast trains from London, Manchester and the rest of the UK. The Eastside Rooms sit in the Eastside area close to Moor Street station, and The Priory Rooms are in the city centre, an easy walk from Snow Hill.

Where to stay

The city centre has hotels at every level around New Street, Colmore Row and the Jewellery Quarter, and most of the city venues are within walking distance. For events in Solihull, staying near Birmingham International or in Solihull town itself keeps travel short.

Making the most of Birmingham events

• The Therapy Show is trade only, so register as a therapist before you travel.
• Many of the conferences here are one day events, so arriving the night before means you will not miss the first session.
• Specialist conferences often have limited seats, so book early for the skin and aesthetics events.
• Bring business cards. Smaller events in Birmingham are great for meeting peers and educators face to face.