SPATEX 2026 THE BIG ONE

SPATEX, the UK’s leading water leisure exhibition, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and will offer a fully immersive experience

When SPATEX 2026 opens at Coventry Building Society Arena on Tuesday 3 February 2026, the three-day event will hold all the promise of a show celebrating three decades of showcasing the very best of international water leisure. Free to attend, SPATEX is also set to host one of its largest shows ever in 2026 – such is the demand for exhibition space that the organising team has gone back to the drawing board to expand the floorplan. “This will be a 360-degree vision of water leisure in 2026 and beyond,” says organiser Michele Bridle.

THE PLACE TO BE AND BE SEEN

It’s a show designed with the commercial sector in mind. Offering the latest and most authoritative guidance in the management and provision of swimming pools, wellness spas, hot tubs, play features, and hydrotherapy pools, special reference will be given to energy saving. View the latest innovations and trends and take advantage of the host of special show discounts and offers available exclusively to visitors.

This will be a 360-degree vision of water leisure in 2026 and beyond

KNOWLEDGE BANK

SPATEX provides the best source of free information in the industry with a double seminar programme on all three days, including CPD accredited workshops. It’s thanks to the support of a large number of esteemed associations – for example, Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE), Swimming Teachers Association (STA), Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS), Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG), Water Management Society (WMSoc), Legionella Control Association (LCA), Institute of Swimming (IoS) and, of course, the British Swimming Pool Federation’s SPATA (Swimming Pool & Allied Trades Association) and BISHTA (British & Irish Spa & Hot Tub Association). Combined, they bring their individual insights and knowledge to add considerable gravitas.

IMPARTIAL ADVICE

Those working in aquatics or water leisure will be able to gain the most up-to-date information from over a thousand industry professionals. Some things can only be done in person - so bring your plans with you. Please visit the SPATEX Help Desk at the entrance to the hall if you need a starting point.

TRENDING

See the finest examples of design, construction, and installation - the British Swimming Pool Federation stand will showcase the award winners from the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards held during SPATEX.

NETWORK CENTRAL

SPATEX will host its traditional Networking Party in the Coventry Building Society Arena Clubhouse on the Wednesday. Visitors and exhibitors are warmly invited to attend at 5pm after the show closes, for industry chat, free canapés and drinks.

● Save the date for the big one! SPATEX 2026 - Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th February at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

All are welcome and attendance is FREE For more info: [helen@spatex.co.uk](mailto:helen@spatex.co.uk) Tel: +44 (0) 1264 358558