2026: The State of the UK Events Industry
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The UK events industry is already showing clear patterns in 2026. While budgets remain under scrutiny, corporate events are not disappearing. Instead, organisers are becoming more intentional about how, where and why they bring people together.
To better understand how the landscape is evolving, VenueScanner has released its latest report, 2026: The State of the UK Events Industry.
Using real enquiry data from the VenueScanner platform, alongside organiser insight and supplier sentiment, the report offers a practical snapshot of how events are being planned now and what that means for the rest of the year.
Key themes shaping events in 2026
The report highlights several clear trends:
- Budgets are being spent more carefully, not cut entirely, with a focus on fewer, higher-impact events
- Purpose-led events are now standard, driven by culture, connection and engagement
- Venue choice plays a bigger role, with flexibility, accessibility and experience influencing decisions
- Event formats continue to evolve, with smaller group bookings and experience-led events growing in popularity
Rather than predictions, the report is grounded in live data and real-world behaviour, making it a useful planning tool for organisers, venues and suppliers alike.
Download the full report
The full 2026: The State of the UK Events Industry report includes detailed data insights, organiser priorities and practical takeaways for planning events this year.
