Gala Dinner

2026 Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony

The NBF’s annual Bed Industry Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner takes place on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

Guests are invited to the drinks reception sponsored by Dura Beds, from 6.30pm, followed by the awards ceremony, generously sponsored by Adjust-A-Bed, and dinner from 7.30pm. Celebrate at the afterparty with the fantastic live band, Eddie & The Murphys, sponsored by Hypnos.

Please dress to impress – think “dress to impress!”

If you have any queries in the meantime, please email info@bedfed.org.uk

Register your interest in the gala dinner below. If we are at capacity at the time of booking, we will operate a reserve list.

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2026’s Host – Clare Balding

The National Bed Federation (NBF) is delighted to announce award-winning broadcaster and author Clare Balding as the host of its Bed Show Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony on 22 September.

Winner of the BAFTA Special Award and RTS Presenter of the Year Award for her expert coverage of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Clare Balding is one of Britain’s leading broadcasters.

Beginning her career as an amateur flat jockey, Clare transitioned from competing to presenting, making her television debut at Royal Ascot, and has since covered some of the biggest events in sport and national life across the BBC and Channel 4.

Clare’s work covers everything from Wimbledon to rugby league, women’s football to Crufts. Branching into writing, Clare has written regular columns for The Observer, Stylist magazine and Sunday Telegraph and authored several novels for adults and children.

Fresh from a summer of sport, Clare will host the 16th Gala Dinner, welcome and entertain the 500 guests, and present the 2026 Bed Industry Awards on the first evening of the Bed Show at the Telford International Centre.

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Number of tables of x8 required

Seats 8. £1,240 + VAT per table. This includes the £5 charity donation per person.

Number of tables of x10 required

Seats 10. £1,550 + VAT per table. This includes the £5 charity donation per person.

Number of individual places required

£165 + VAT per place. This includes the £5 charity donation.

Important information

Ticket price this year includes a £5 donation per person to the industry charity, The Furniture Makers’ Company. There will be NO table collection. If you wish to OPT OUT of the £5 charity donation, please tick the box. Only tick the box if you don't want to make a donation.

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Dietary requirements

NB: If you or any of your party have dietary requirements of a medical or religious necessity, or any allergies, we will send you an online link nearer the time to make a note of these requirements for your party. Staff will also be available to inform on the night.

We will request in accordance with your wishes but cannot guarantee availability and regret the venue does NOT accept personal preference choices.