CV Workshop EXPO confirmed for 2028
Following record attendances at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin last weekend, and the sell-out of all available space for 2026, the Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO will return in 2028, confirmed for Saturday and Sunday, 14th-15th October of that year.
The 2026 Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO were the largest of the automotive aftermarket shows held across the UK and Ireland this year.
A total of 8,593 trade visitors attended this year’s show across both days, resulting in another Auto Trade EXPO attendance record. Some 262 stands were occupied at the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO, representing in excess of 1,100 brands.
Many exhibitors expressed their wish to return in 2028 during the weekend and Sunday evening’s breakdown. We are therefore inviting all 2026 exhibitors to register their interest now, giving everyone the same opportunity to secure their preferred space.
As a 2026 exhibitor, you have priority to provisionally reserve a stand of a similar size and location, or request alternative space, subject to availability.
To register your interest, please email John Loughran at jloughran@autopub.ie by Friday, 30th October, 2026.
There is no obligation or deposit required at this stage. It’s just an expression of interest. A deposit will be requested in January 2027 and will be refundable until 1st May, 2027.
Space not provisionally reserved by the end of October will then be offered to exhibitors from the 2024 and 2022 events. General booking will open to other prospective exhibitors in February 2027.
Planning is already underway for a refined layout that makes full use of the remaining available space. With strong interest from returning exhibitors and new enquiries from Ireland, the UK and Europe, we expect demand for space to exceed availability in 2028.
Our immediate priority is to give loyal exhibitors the opportunity to secure their place.
Your support has helped establish the Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO as an international-quality automotive aftermarket exhibition, offering excellent value for money here in Ireland.
2027 Irish Auto Trade Awards
The 2027 Irish Auto Trade Awards, which were presented at the Auto Trade EXPO/CV Workshop EXPO this year, once again proved to be very successful. We will continue again in 2028 at the EXPO for the 2029 awards. Congratulations to all the 2027 winners and those that made the shortlists.