Therapy Show NEC runs on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November 2026 in Hall 7. It opens at 9am on both days, closing at 5.30pm on Wednesday and 4.30pm on Thursday. Therapy Show is the new name for Therapy Expo, and unlike some NEC trade shows, it needs a paid ticket.
This guide covers tickets, the cloakroom, parking and the free shuttle, and how to get to Hall 7 by train, taxi or chauffeur. It also covers the busy campus on 26 November and how to plan the journey for a clinic team.
Therapy Show NEC at a glance
| Detail | What we know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November 2026 | NEC |
| Venue | NEC Birmingham, Hall 7 (B40 1NT) | Therapy Show |
| Opening hours | Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm; Thursday 9am to 4.30pm | Therapy Show |
| Registration desk | Opens at 8.45am on both days | Therapy Show |
| Tickets | NEC lists £49 to £399; commercial delegates pay £399 + VAT | NEC, Therapy Show |
| Content | 150+ CPD sessions, 180+ exhibitors, 3,000+ professionals | NEC |
| Cloakroom | £2 per coat and £3 per bag | Therapy Show |
| Organiser | CloserStill Media | NEC |
The details come from the show’s FAQs, its travel page and the NEC’s event page. According to the organiser, Therapy Expo is now Therapy Show, with a sharper focus and more education.
Tickets and registration
Who it’s for
Therapy Show is for professionals in therapy and rehabilitation, according to the organiser. Its FAQs name physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports therapists, massage therapists, occupational therapists, practice managers, clinic owners, and healthcare students and graduates. A delegate pass includes the exhibition hall and all conference theatres.
What tickets cost
The NEC lists a price range of £49 to £399. People who work for a commercial company must pay the Commercial Delegate rate of £399 plus VAT, according to the FAQs. The organiser’s early offers have ended, so check the price when you register.
Registering on the day
You can register on the day, online or at the venue, according to the FAQs. Registration opens at 8.45am on both days. However, registering beforehand saves queuing. Your badge arrives by post and email a week before the show, and you can print it at the registration desks if it doesn’t.
Groups and one-day passes
The organiser offers discounted rates for groups of three or more, and you can ask about a one-day pass. It accepts card payments, and it can send an invoice if you need to pay by BACS. Contact the team on +44 20 3957 6841 or therapyshow@closerstillmedia.com.
Cancelling or transferring
Bookings can be refunded up to 18 September 2026, with a 25% service charge. A ticket can be transferred once to a colleague at no cost. You can’t transfer it to a future event. Those dates have passed, so treat your ticket as fixed.
Cloakroom and luggage
Opening times
The cloakroom opens 30 minutes before the event opens and closes when the event closes, according to the FAQs. It costs £2 per coat and £3 per bag, so a coat can go in at 8.30am for £2. The NEC can’t currently offer overnight storage lockers or a 24-hour cloakroom, so don’t plan to leave bags overnight.
Where to leave luggage
The organiser doesn’t say where the cloakroom is, so ask at the entrance. If you’re travelling with a suitcase, a hotel or a pre-booked car is easier than carrying it round Hall 7. Tell us if you’re arriving with luggage, so we plan the drop-off.
Parking at the NEC for Therapy Show
Pre-book your parking
Parking is available on site, and the organiser strongly recommends pre-booking for the best rates and to avoid delays. The NEC lists pre-pay parking for the show. We haven’t quoted a price, because rates vary by event, so use the price shown when you book.
Following the signs
Enter B40 1NT in your satnav. Once you’re on site, follow the NEC’s electronic signs to the designated Therapy Show car parks, not your satnav, according to the organiser. Signs to the NEC appear on the M42, M40, M6 and M1.
The free shuttle
According to the organiser, a free shuttle bus links the NEC’s car parks and the exhibition halls on event days. Allow extra time on the first morning, because shuttle queues can build before opening.
Is parking best?
Parking suits drivers who arrive early. However, a car park queue, a shuttle wait and a walk to Hall 7 can take longer than expected. Our NEC chauffeur page explains when a pre-booked chauffeur beats parking.
Getting to Hall 7 by taxi or chauffeur
Where cars drop off
The NEC lists Veezu as its official private hire partner. Other private hire cars, including ours, drop off and pick up at the Piazza or the Atrium. Tell us you’re going to Hall 7, and we’ll advise which drop-off is closer. Allow time for the walk, because the NEC is large.
For clinic teams
Many clinics send several staff together. A group of up to seven fits in one Mercedes-Benz V-Class, and larger teams can use several cars. Our corporate service offers fixed or pre-agreed rates, a dedicated account manager, multiple authorised bookers and consolidated monthly VAT invoicing with journey-level detail.
Corporate accounts
That suits a practice that books for several clinicians and wants one invoice. Our corporate chauffeur service page explains how the account works. An E-Class or S-Class carries up to three passengers and three bags.
Trains and flights
By train
Birmingham International station connects directly to the NEC, and so does Birmingham Airport, according to the organiser. Check National Rail for your route and last train home. Birmingham New Street’s Christmas closure doesn’t start until 24 December, so it doesn’t affect these dates.
Flying in
If you’re flying into Birmingham Airport, our flight monitoring tracks your arrival, and a driver meets you in the terminal. Our Birmingham Airport to the NEC guide compares the options.
A busy campus on 26 November
Festive Good Food Show
The Festive Good Food Show opens on Thursday 26 November and runs to Sunday 29 November, according to its organiser. That adds visitors and traffic on your second day.
Motorbikes and concerts
The motorbike show Motorcycle Live runs from 21 to 29 November at the NEC, according to its organisers. Bob Dylan plays bp pulse LIVE on Thursday 26 November, according to the venue. Expect busy car parks and forecourts at the end of the afternoon.
Roadworks
The NEC’s travel alert says the northern side of M42 junction 6 at Bickenhill Bridge is closed. Access to the NEC remains open as normal, and diversions are in place. National Highways lists overnight closures on the M42 northbound between junctions 6 and 8 until 28 November, so check the times before an evening drive home.
Planning your two days
Choose your sessions
Therapy Show has more than 150 CPD sessions, according to the organiser, so plan which ones you want. Its event app lets you browse exhibitors, explore the programme, build an agenda and book meetings. Download it before you travel.
Which day to attend
If you attend only one day, check the programme before choosing. Thursday closes an hour earlier than Wednesday, so plan your return slightly earlier.
Record your CPD
The FAQs say Therapy Show is CPD certified by the CPD Certification Service, although approval is pending for 2026. Delegates who scan in and out of each theatre session receive an attendance certificate up to six weeks after the event. Keep notes of the sessions you attend, and check your own professional body’s CPD requirements.
Learning environments and partners
According to the NEC, dedicated learning environments focus on clinical reasoning, rehabilitation, treatment skills and business growth. Practical, hands-on sessions sit alongside lectures. Event partners include Physio First, BASRaT, the Sports Massage Association, the Sports Therapy Association, the Sports Therapy Organisation and the Society of Sports Therapists.
The first hour
By the organiser’s times, the cloakroom opens at 8.30am, registration at 8.45am and the show at 9am. If you arrive around 8.30am, you can leave your coat, register and reach your first session without rushing. Arriving at 9am means queues at the desk and the cloakroom at the same time.
Exhibitors and shopping
The event app lists exhibitors in Hall 7, including kinesiology tape and support brands such as RockTape, Dynamic Tape and Essity. Exhibitor lists change, so check the app before you go. If you plan to buy equipment, bring a strong bag, and tell us if you’ll have large purchases for the journey home.
Eating and Wi-Fi
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drink, but not alcohol, according to the FAQs. The NEC also has food and drink options. Free Wi-Fi covers the venue for light browsing, so download any large files before you arrive.
Badges and data
Your badge holds your name, organisation and contact details. Exhibitors only receive them if they scan your badge, so decline a scan if you don’t want to share your details.
Expenses and invoices
Many delegates book travel through their employer or claim it as a business expense. Our corporate service provides consolidated monthly VAT invoicing with journey-level detail, which suits a clinic that wants every journey itemised. Tell us who’s paying and who’s travelling when you book.
Getting back to the clinic
Clinic owners often need to be back for evening appointments. Plan the end of your day around the last session you want and any appointments afterwards. Tell us your next address and your deadline, and we’ll agree a pickup time that suits.
A sample day
This timeline is an illustration for two colleagues from a Birmingham clinic. It isn’t a timetable.
- 7.45am: Pickup from the clinic.
- 8.45am: Drop-off at the Piazza, and leave coats at the cloakroom.
- 9.00am: The show opens.
- 12.30pm: Lunch, then a session.
- 4.30pm: Collect your coats, and walk to the pickup point.
- 4.45pm: Your driver collects you.
Adjust the times for your day, and add extra time on a busy morning.
Staying overnight
Delegates travelling a long way may stay near the NEC for the Wednesday evening. Rooms fill up on event days, so book early. Our guide to the best hotels near the NEC lists options. Give us your hotel address, and we’ll plan the short transfer to Hall 7.
Sharing the cost
A ticket is a real expense for a small practice, so travel costs matter too. Sharing a car between colleagues can cut the cost per person, and a fixed fare is agreed in advance. Compare the total cost of parking, fuel and a shared fare before you decide.
What to bring
Bring your ticket confirmation, a charged phone and comfortable shoes. Practical sessions may involve hands-on learning, so wear clothes you can move in. Keep a layer for the walk from your drop-off point, since late November mornings are cold and often wet. Take a bag for brochures and samples, and a small umbrella.
Accessibility
The NEC aims to be fully accessible, and its accessibility page covers wheelchair access, Blue Badge parking and mobility equipment hire. Tell us about any mobility needs when you book, and we’ll ask the gate staff to let the car through to the closest drop-off point.
If your plans change
Plans change, especially around clinic schedules. Tell us as soon as you know, and we can move your pickup. Keep your ticket confirmation on your phone, and check the organiser’s website for any change to the programme or opening times.
Your Therapy Show checklist
- Register for your ticket, and save the confirmation.
- Check the programme and download the event app.
- Pre-book parking, or agree a drop-off at the Piazza or Atrium.
- Plan your cloakroom visit for after 8.30am, and carry coins or a card for the £2 and £3 charges.
- Check the NEC’s travel alert before you set off.
- Save your driver’s number on your phone.
Book your Therapy Show transfer
National Executive Transfers provides fixed-price chauffeur transfers to the NEC, using Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class and V-Class vehicles. Tell us your day, pickup address, group size and return plans, and we’ll confirm a fixed price. Get a quote and book online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November 2026 in Hall 7. It opens at 9am on both days, closing at 5.30pm on Wednesday and 4.30pm on Thursday.
Yes. The organiser says Therapy Expo is now Therapy Show, and CloserStill Media still runs it.
No. You need a ticket, and the NEC lists prices from £49 to £399. People who work for commercial companies pay the Commercial Delegate rate of £399 + VAT.
Yes, online or at the venue, according to the FAQs. Registration opens at 8.45am, but registering beforehand saves queuing.
Yes. It costs £2 per coat and £3 per bag, opens 30 minutes before the event opens and closes when the event closes. The NEC can’t offer overnight lockers or a 24-hour cloakroom.
The NEC says other private hire providers drop off and pick up at the Piazza or the Atrium. Veezu is its official partner.
