Massage Events in the UK

Massage therapists in the UK have a strong set of events to choose from, covering clinical and sports therapy, spa massage and wellbeing, with options for both professionals and the public.

The Therapy Show in Birmingham each November is the main event for massage, sports and soft tissue therapists, with a trade only programme of conferences, education and suppliers. The National Massage Championship, usually held in early October at ExCeL London, lets therapists compete and learn from each other. Each January, the Newcastle Wellbeing Expo welcomes the public as well as therapists, with massage and wellness on show. Tones of Beauty Expo at ExCeL in summer includes massage alongside beauty, skin and hair. For recognition, the BABTAC and CIBTAC Awards at The Fairmont Windsor Park each November celebrate therapists across massage, spa and beauty, and the FHT Excellence Awards run online for professionals.

Every massage event in the UK is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can plan your CPD and your year.

Getting there

Birmingham is about an hour and a half from London by train, and Birmingham Airport has international flights. ExCeL London has its own stations on the Elizabeth line and the DLR. The Newcastle Wellbeing Expo is at the Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport, close to the airport itself.

Where to stay

In Birmingham, the city centre has plenty of hotels close to the station. For ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock hotels are next to the halls. In Newcastle and Windsor, the venues are hotels, so you can stay on site.

Tips for massage therapists

• The Therapy Show is trade only, so bring proof of your qualifications or membership.
• Keep your attendance certificates for CPD records.
• Wear comfortable clothes for practical sessions.
• If you enter the National Massage Championship, check the category rules and timings early.