Last month, Screwfix LIVE welcomed over 30,000 visitors to Farnborough’s Exhibition and Conference Centre for a record-breaking weekend.
Firmly established as a must-attend event for trade professionals and serious DIYers, Screwfix LIVE 2025 delivered its biggest showcase in 12 years - breaking the venues’ indoor attendance record, outside of Farnborough International Airshow.
The event kicked off with Screwfix’s early access event – a first for Screwfix Live - giving attendees a sneak peek at what was to come. Across the following three action-packed days, customers explored products from more than 200 leading brands, shopped exclusive show-only deals and experienced hands-on demonstrations of the latest tools and innovations. The show also welcomed guest appearances from ex-professional footballer and TV presenter, Dion Dublin, Broadcaster and Documentary Maker, Ross Kemp, and five-time Paralympic swimming gold medallist and TV personality, Ellie Simmonds.
Screwfix LIVE also hosted the final of Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025. Martin Daly, a builder from Motherwell, was crowned after impressing a panel of industry experts with his inspiring career journey and dedication to promoting trade careers to the next generation. Martin walked away with the title and a prize bundle of tools, tech and training worth £20,000, which he plans to invest in his apprentices and business.
“Screwfix LIVE 2025 has truly raised the bar," says Matt Compton, Commercial Director at Screwfix. "Welcoming over 30,000 visitors and setting a new attendance record is a phenomenal achievement and a clear sign of how much this event means to our customers.
"This year’s show had energy, excitement and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. We’re already looking forward to next year’s show and how we can build on this year’s success.”
