SOLEX (Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition)

SOLEX is the biggest three-day event in the Outdoor Living Trade calendar and an essential event to see what’s new and what’s on trend for the new season. The unique trade-only event brings together leading manufacturers of outdoor living products and provides a showcase for new developments in design, environmental manufacturing, sustainability, and products for both the retail and contract markets. SOLEX 2027 takes place Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th July 2027 in Hall 5 at the NEC Birmingham, with opening hours 09.00–17.30 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 09.00–15.00 on Thursday. It is described as a relaxed and friendly industry exhibition where visitors and exhibitors can establish new relationships, develop existing ones, compare competitors under one roof, and speak directly to suppliers and manufacturers. SOLEX is strictly a trade-only event, and children under 16 cannot be admitted.