Quick Answer
The Bunnings Trade Expo 2026 is a national event series for trade and contractor businesses, running across five Australian cities:
- Perth — Thursday 11 June 2026, Claremont Showgrounds
- Melbourne — Thursday 25 June 2026, Melbourne Showgrounds
- Hobart — Thursday 30 July 2026, PW1
- Newcastle — Thursday 20 August 2026, Newcastle Entertainment Centre
- Cairns — Thursday 10 September 2026, Cairns Convention Centre
Full details are on the official Bunnings Trade Expo page.
Melbourne Bunnings Trade Expo 2026 — Recap
The Melbourne leg of the Bunnings Trade Expo 2026 packed out the Melbourne Showgrounds, with thousands of builders, tradies and contractor businesses streaming through the doors from 10:30am until late. From the moment the "Welcome to the Bunnings Trade Expo 2026" entry arches opened, the venue was buzzing with crews comparing tools, talking to suppliers and lining up at the activations.
The Tradie Hammer Drop "Play to Win" arch and the PowerPass / Delivery Solutions feature stand pulled a steady queue all afternoon, while supplier booths ran live product demos across power tools, fixings, workwear and safety gear.
Bunnings Tradio broadcast live from the floor with SEN, the Kincrome off-road race buggy drew constant crowds, and even the smaller activations — like the copper-pipe mini-golf putter at the plumbing stand — captured how much character suppliers brought to this year's event.
Highlights from the SprintSuite team
- Great conversations with Victorian builders and trade contractors about scheduling, timesheets and getting field crews and the office on the same page.
- Strong interest from Bunnings Trade / PowerPass customers in our Bunnings Trade partnership and contractor offers.
- Lots of demos of the SprintSuite field app for tradies on the tools and the workshop kiosk for fabrication, mechanical and service teams.
Missed us on the day or didn't get a chance to chat? We're still happy to walk you through how SprintSuite helps contractors run jobs, teams, safety and invoicing from one place.
SprintSuite is a proud partner of Bunnings Trade
Our partnership with Bunnings Trade helps Australian contractors, tradies and trade businesses get more value out of the products, materials and workwear they already rely on — combined with the software that runs the operational side of the business. If you're a Bunnings Trade customer, ask the SprintSuite team about exclusive contractor offers at the expo.
The Bunnings Trade Expo 2026 brings together suppliers, product brands, workwear providers, safety companies, tool manufacturers and building product suppliers in one place — giving contractors, builders and tradies the chance to connect with suppliers, explore new products and compare trade solutions.
For growing contractor businesses, the expo is also a useful reminder that success depends on more than what happens on site. The right tools, workwear, materials and safety products matter — but so do the systems behind the work, including scheduling, job tracking, timesheets, safety records, invoicing and communication between field and office teams.
When and Where Is the Bunnings Trade Expo 2026?
The Bunnings Trade Expo 2026 is being held across several Australian locations, giving trade and contractor businesses across the country a chance to connect with suppliers in their own state or region.
Register and check the latest details on the official Bunnings Trade Expo page.
Who Should Attend?
The Bunnings Trade Expo 2026 is relevant for builders, tradies, subcontractors, construction businesses, civil contractors, maintenance contractors, field service businesses, workshop-based teams, operations managers, procurement teams and business owners managing trade crews.
It is especially useful for businesses that rely on strong supplier relationships, regular product purchasing, field teams, job sites, safety processes, equipment, workwear and materials.
Which Suppliers Will Be There?
A wide range of suppliers are expected across the Bunnings Trade Expo 2026 events — covering tools, equipment, workwear, safety, PPE, building materials, fasteners, site products, trade services and contractor support solutions.
For the full exhibitor list, please view the official Bunnings Trade Expo site.
Heads up — the supplier line-up changes from city to city, so the brands exhibiting in Perth, Melbourne, Hobart, Newcastle and Cairns won't be identical. Check the official page for the exhibitor list at your local event. All brand names belong to their respective owners.
Why the Expo Matters for Contractors
Contractor businesses are under increasing pressure to deliver work faster, safer and with better visibility across every job. Rising operating costs, tight project timelines, labour pressures and increasing safety expectations all mean contractors have to keep field and office teams aligned.
Supplier events like the Bunnings Trade Expo give contractors a chance to see what products and services are being developed to support those challenges — but the biggest opportunity isn't just discovering new products. It's using the expo as a chance to review how the business operates.
What Operational Challenges Are Contractors Facing in 2026?
Many contractor and trade businesses are still relying on manual processes that become harder to manage as the business grows. Field teams may be sending job updates through text messages. Timesheets may be completed on paper or submitted late. Safety records may be stored across different systems. Office teams may be chasing missing information before payroll or invoicing can be completed.
These issues can slow down cash flow, create compliance risks and make it harder for managers to see what is happening across jobs and crews. The expo is a good opportunity to think about the full contractor workflow — the products used on site matter, but so does the way work is scheduled, tracked, approved and invoiced.
How SprintSuite Supports Contractor Businesses
SprintSuite helps contractor and trade-based businesses manage jobs, teams and daily operations in one connected platform — reducing the need for disconnected spreadsheets, paper forms and manual admin.
Suppliers at the Bunnings Trade Expo help teams get the job done. SprintSuite helps businesses manage, track and complete that work with less admin.
What Contractors Should Do After the Expo
After attending the Bunnings Trade Expo 2026, contractors should review the suppliers they met and the operational gaps they identified. The most valuable follow-up isn't just ordering new products — it's asking whether the business has the systems needed to support better work across every job.
Look at whether job information is easy to access, whether timesheets are accurate, whether safety records are being captured properly, whether invoices are being delayed, and whether managers have enough visibility over field and office activity.
