Exhibition Hire in the NEC
If you're hosting or exhibiting at the NEC in Birmingham, Midlands Premier Events offers a fantastic selection of games and entertainment options that are perfect for drawing attention to your stand and keeping visitors engaged. With over a decade of experience in event hire, we specialise in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment for exhibitions and trade shows at the NEC, helping you create a memorable and impactful presence.
Our range of arcade games is perfect for adding a fun and nostalgic touch to your stand. Choose from retro classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, or modern favourites that will captivate guests and passers-by. These games can be customised with your branding or messaging, making them a unique and interactive way to promote your company.
For a more dynamic and engaging option, our boxing punchbag machines are a great way to get visitors involved with a fun challenge. Whether it's a friendly competition or a way to drive foot traffic to your exhibition space, this is an exciting choice for creating buzz around your brand. We also offer interactive reaction games such as Batak, which test participants' speed and agility, and are ideal for trade show competitions.
Looking to add a high-tech edge to your exhibition? Our 360 spin photo booth is a fantastic way to capture fun moments, allowing visitors to create unique, branded content they can share on social media. This creates brand engagement both on-site and online, giving your company increased visibility during and after the event. We also offer selfie pods, perfect for instant photo-sharing and personalised branding options.
Customisation is a key feature of our exhibition hire options. All of our games, photo booths, and entertainment equipment can be customised with your company's logo, colours, or messaging, helping reinforce your brand's presence at the NEC. From LED dance floors that can display your branding, to candy carts and sweet treat stands that can be tailored to your theme, our services are designed to make your exhibition space stand out.
At Midlands Premier Events, we understand the importance of making an impression at exhibitions and trade shows, especially at a world-class venue like the NEC. Our equipment is commercial-grade, immaculately clean, and regularly maintained to ensure everything runs smoothly. We provide delivery, setup, and professional support throughout your event, so you can focus on engaging with your audience.
NEC Birmingham Exhibition Hire - FAQs
Midlands Premier Events | Exhibition Stand & Game Hire at the NEC
As one of the UK's most recognised venues, the NEC Birmingham hosts hundreds of exhibitions, expos, and conferences every year. Midlands Premier Events is proud to supply a wide range of exhibition hire services at the NEC, helping businesses attract attention and make their stands unforgettable.
What exhibition services do you provide at the NEC Birmingham?
We specialise in providing high-impact, interactive, and eye-catching items that make your stand stand out. Our most popular NEC exhibition hire services include:
- Exhibition game hire - arcade machines, reaction games, punch bags, and more
- 360 photo booths and selfie pods for brand engagement
- Pick 'n' Mix stands with full branding options
- Popcorn, slush & ice cream machine hire for fun and refreshments
- LED furniture and uplighters to style your stand
- Custom branded food carts, signage, and props
Can you help us attract more footfall to our stand?
Absolutely! Our interactive games and food stations are proven to increase traffic and engagement at exhibition stands. Visitors are naturally drawn to engaging displays like basketball arcade machines, grab-a-light reaction games, and themed selfie booths - all of which can be branded with your logo.
Can you customise or brand items for our business?
Yes - many of our products can be branded to match your company's identity. For example, pick 'n' mix stands, slush cups, food carts, and even selfie pods can be personalised with your logo, colour scheme, or campaign message. Custom signage and backdrops are also available.
Is setup and delivery included at the NEC?
Yes - we offer full delivery, setup, and collection at the NEC Birmingham. We're located just minutes from the venue and have years of experience setting up within NEC guidelines, working around show organisers, exhibitor schedules, and access requirements.
How much space do your items take up?
We can tailor your hire package to fit within the space constraints of your stand. Most of our machines and attractions are compact and exhibition-friendly, and we'll work with you to ensure everything fits perfectly and complies with NEC layout rules.
Do you offer multi-day hire for exhibitions?
Yes - we regularly supply equipment for exhibitions that last several days. We'll coordinate delivery and collection with your schedule and ensure everything is cleaned, topped up (for food machines), and ready to go each day if needed.
Can we hire multiple items as a package?
Of course. Many NEC clients opt for a full package including games, branded food stands, and selfie pods. Bundled packages often offer better value and a more impactful presence. Just let us know what you're looking for, and we'll put together a custom quote.
Why choose Midlands Premier Events for NEC exhibition hire?
We've been supplying equipment to NEC exhibitors for over a decade and have worked with clients like BBC, Klarna, Specsavers, and British Gas. Our equipment is clean, commercial-grade, reliable, and always professionally presented. Our team is prompt, efficient, and experienced in large-scale exhibition setups.
Games Built for Busy NEC Birmingham Exhibition Days
At the NEC, an exhibition stand may encounter thousands of people with completely different schedules. Some delegates have several minutes available; others are moving quickly between meetings, demonstrations and halls. A useful games mix therefore needs both rapid-fire challenges and activities people can spend longer playing. These options give NEC Birmingham exhibitors several different formats to work with.
 Batak Reaction Game Ideal when every second counts. Players race between illuminated targets while the score provides an immediate result for colleagues and other delegates to beat. |  Grab a Light A compact reaction contest with quick turns. Set a target score in the morning and see whether anybody can knock the early leader off the top spot. |  Basketball Arcade The rules need virtually no explaining: grab the balls, shoot and score as many baskets as possible before the round finishes. Great for quick competitive sessions. |  Giant Buzzwire Fast reactions will only get you so far. The Buzzwire rewards concentration and control as visitors attempt to negotiate the course without making contact. |
 Electronic Darts Run individual attempts, head-to-head matches or an all-day accuracy competition. Electronic scoring keeps the challenge straightforward when plenty of people want a turn. |  Virtual Pinball Pinball gives visitors something familiar to play while introducing a completely different rhythm from the short reaction and sporting challenges. |  Whack a Mole Bright, physical and instantly recognisable, Whack a Mole brings a fairground-style reaction challenge onto an exhibition stand or into a larger activity zone. |  Branded Selfie Pod Break up the scoreboard activities with a photo experience. Branding options make the Selfie Pod particularly useful for businesses running promotional campaigns at the NEC. |
Think in Minutes, Not Just Square Metres
Floor space matters at an NEC exhibition, but so does the amount of time a typical visitor has available. Batak and Grab a Light can handle short attempts between appointments, while Virtual Pinball and Electronic Darts suit delegates who have longer to play. Combining both types means your entertainment does not depend on everybody interacting in exactly the same way.
The games can also change purpose as the exhibition progresses. Start the morning with open play, introduce a qualifying score later in the day and finish with a final between the strongest performers. A branded Selfie Pod can operate independently throughout, giving visitors another activity without requiring them to enter the competition.
NEC Exhibition Equipment From a Midlands-Based Team
Midlands Premier Events has been supplying event equipment since 2010 and is based in the Birmingham and Midlands area, making the NEC one of the key exhibition venues within our home region. We can supply individual attractions or help combine multiple games into a larger exhibition entertainment setup.
Browse our exhibition games and stand entertainment, see more of our Birmingham event hire, or contact Midlands Premier Events about your NEC exhibition.