Discover 1,000s of Materials.
Specify with Confidence.
Stone. Surfaces. Materials... experienced properly.
In 2026, the Stone & Surfaces Show returns to Excel London, bringing together the full spectrum of materials shaping today’s built environment.
Because what you see online isn’t what you get.
Here, you can touch, compare and specify materials with confidence, from natural stone and porcelain to engineered surfaces, finishes and fabrication technology.
Step into the Materials Lab for hands-on exploration, and the Surfaces Cinema for real design inspiration, where textures, performance and application come to life.
With hundreds of exhibitors from across the global supply chain, this is the UK’s only event dedicated entirely to stone and surfaces, and where better specification decisions begin.
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Must-Attend Sessions
These are the conversations shaping what comes next.
Join architects, specifiers, fabricators and industry leaders as they tackle the real challenges behind material selection, performance and delivery, from sustainability and sourcing to fabrication, installation and long-term durability.
Across the programme, you’ll gain:
- Practical insight into how materials are specified on real projects
- Updates on regulations, standards and sustainability requirements
- Case studies showcasing innovative applications of stone and surfaces
- Expert perspectives on emerging materials, finishes and technologies
This isn’t theory. It’s real-world knowledge you can apply immediately.
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Three Focused Zones
NATURAL STONE
A showcase of global sone products for architects. designers, and specifiers seeking natural and sustainable materials.
TECHNOLOGY
Highlighting innovations in stone processing, digital fabrication, and testing. This area demonstrates the future of surface technology.
SURFACES
Presenting trends in ceramics, composites, and decorative materials for interior, hospitality and residential design.
Materials & Surfaces at the Show
Find the Right Materials for Your Project
Explore the full spectrum of materials shaping today’s built environment, from natural stone and porcelain to engineered surfaces, timber and metals.
Compare finishes, understand performance and connect with suppliers to make confident specification decisions for your projects.
Natural Stone (granite, marble, limestone)
Explore timeless materials used across façades, interiors and landscaping.
Compare finishes, durability and sourcing to specify with confidence on real projects.
Compare finishes, durability and sourcing to specify with confidence on real projects.
Porcelain & Ceramics
Discover high-performance surfaces for walls, floors and external applications.
From large-format slabs to technical ceramics, see what delivers on both design and durability.
From large-format slabs to technical ceramics, see what delivers on both design and durability.
Timber, Wood & Engineered Wood
Discover natural and engineered wood solutions for interiors, façades and structural use.
Balance aesthetics, sustainability and performance across a growing range of applications.
Metals & Facades
Explore architectural metals used in cladding, detailing and external systems.
Understand performance, weathering and design flexibility across modern façade solutions.
Content Hub
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The Stone & Surfaces Show, which takes place from 12–14 May 2026 at ExCeL London, puts the spotlight on the dynamic world of surfaces and materiality in construction. This year’s programme – an ambiti ... -
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If you want to understand where surface design and material innovation is heading, the answer is simple. Listen to the people shaping it. From 12–14 May at Excel London, the Stone & Surfaces Show brin ... -
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The Stone & Surfaces Show, which takes place from 12–14 May 2026 at ExCeL London, is the only industry trade show in the UK that has a section devoted entirely to natural stone. This year, the show pr ... -
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Liz Laycock, lecturer and stone expert, shares her insights on stone education, material sustainability and how initiatives like the Stone Library are inspiring a new generation of specifiers and desi -
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We recently reported on the Design Museum’s Tools for Transition exhibition, which explores how design innovation is helping to move the UK to a greener future. One of the four projects that make up t ... -
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Architect Adam Draper of Draper Studio shares how his people-first design process turns complex residential challenges into elegant, site-responsive homes. -
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This case study shows how Caochan na Creige uses local Lewisian Gneiss to create a striking, site-responsive home. -
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A case study showing how natural stone creates a timeless, cohesive finish throughout the bespoke Anchor Residence. -
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Dutch studio Plasticiet transforms recycled plastic waste into distinctive, design-led surface materials that combine circular sustainability with high-quality finishes for architecture and interiors. -
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BAUX has built a distinctive position in the world of architectural materials by blending Scandinavian design sensibility with a rigorous commitment to acoustics, sustainability and material innovatio
