THE ULTIMATE HAIR AND BARBERING FESTIVAL JUST GOT BIGGER

HairCon returns to Manchester’s iconic O2 Victoria Warehouse for 2026, taking over an expanded footprint for an even more immersive, high energy festival experience. From 14-15 June 2026, HairCon will transform not one, but two neighbouring warehouse spaces, unlocking an evolved creative platform for hair and barbering professionals.

Still home to the same urban atmosphere and electric energy the industry has come to love, the takeover of the neighbouring building delivers more room, more stages, more interactive zones, and more opportunities to explore. Expect new features including a Cinema Room, an Ask the Experts area, and behind the scenes access, a Social Studio (the ultimate hub of content & education for those wanting to level up their social presence), HairCon Unplugged (a new intimate stage setting), and an elevated barbering presence - with even more to be revealed over the coming months. Complimenting the unrivalled Main Stage shows the industry has come to recognise HairCon for, coupled with interactive brand activations and panel discussions with industry leaders on the Social Stage, and the visionary content across the Fellowship stage. Unforgettable networking opportunities blend with the chance to connect with industry icons; the entertainment at HairCon continues long after dark across this 2 day event that is anything but an ordinary trade show.

2025 drew more than 7,600 visitors and brought together leading global brands, emerging innovators, and many of the biggest names in hair and barbering. In 2026, the experience grows again. Creativity, commerce and connection remain at the heart of the event as HairCon continues to redefine what a hair and barbering show can be.

Brands confirmed for 2026:

The first wave of partners for 2026 has landed, featuring an exciting mix of returning favourites and new names making their HairCon debut.

New for 2026: Schwarzkopf Professional, KEVIN.MURPHY, ASP Hair, Paul Mitchell, Captain Fawcett, Moroccanoil, Electric London, Calecim, Timely, Gabri Professional, Maria Nila, Mdlondon, Remi Cachet, Nishman, Nishlady, Epres, Sweet Squared, Great Lengths, HairToxx, and Unity Rollers by Jack Mead. 

Returning partners include Wella Professionals, The Fellowship for British Hairdressing, Glowwa, OSMO, ELEVEN Australia, Crazy Color, Danger Jones, DENSE, Design Essentials, Whosewood, Novo Cabelo, Innersense, Centred, K18, Bouclѐme, Tonsor1951, Jena, Zen Hair, Morgan’s Pomade and Olivia Garden.

More brands and activations will be revealed soon, including a fresh lineup of cutting-edge innovators and industry icons you won’t want to miss.

Be part of the evolution

HairCon is the destination event for hair and barbering. With more space, more creativity and more content than ever before, and a growing roster of global brands, 2026 is set to be the biggest year yet.

Visit haircon.co.uk and follow @hairconshow for first looks, feature announcements, and exclusive access as we look out to HairCon 2026, returning 14-15 June 2026.