Thursday 6th August 2026
Exhibitor Access from 8am
Show Hours: 10am - 6pm
Friday 7th August 2026
Exhibitor Access from 9:30am
Show Hours: 10am - 6pm
Saturday 8th August 2026
Exhibitor Access from 8:30am
Show Hours: 9am - 3pm
Event Info
Key Dates & Times
Tuesday 4th August 2026
Space Only Access: 8am - 9pm
Standard Access (exclud. First Instyle): 2pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5th August 2026
All exhibitors (exclud. First Instyle): 8am - 9pm
First Instyle: from 10am
Deliveries
Please click for the Delivery Label & Move-In Procedures
Saturday 8th August 2026
3:30pm - 9:00pm*
*No loose freight is permitted to be left at the venue beyond 9pm on Saturday 8th August. Loose freight referes to furniture, boxes, plants, or styling materials.
Only goods that are packed on pallets are permitted to be onsite after 9pm on Saturday.
Sunday 9th August 2026
Freight Pick-Up ONLY
8:00am - 10:00am
(Any pallets that are not collected by 10 am on Sunday 9th August will be transferred to the GEL warehouse and available for carriers to collect from Monday 10th – Friday 14th August. Should your carrier not collect by Friday 14th August charges will apply.)
Tuesday 4th August 2026
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday 5th August 2026
8:00am – 6:00pm
Thursday 6th August 2026
8:00am – 6:15pm
Friday 7th August 2026
9:30am – 6:15pm
Saturday 8th August 2026
8:30am – 3:00pm
Exhibitor Deadlines (Due Dates)
Task 1 - Edit Web Profile
Deadline: 23rd April 2026
Task 2a - Digital Look Book Submission
Deadline: 15th May 2026
Task 2b - Printed Handbook Submission
Deadline: 11th June 2026
Task 3 - Exhibitor Badges / ID
Deadline: 10th July 2026
Task 4 - Digital Solutions & Privacy Requirement
Deadline: 10th July 2026
Task 5 - WH&S Agreement
Deadline: 10th July 2026
Task 7 - Stand Declaration
Deadline: 1st July 2026
Task 8 - Stand Build Services (Fascia, Power, AV, Furniture)
Deadline: 10th July 2026
Task 9 - Move-In Access, Freight & Logistics Services
Deadline: 1st July 2026
Task 10 - External Contractor Registration
Deadline: 1st July 2026
Task 11 - Exhibitor Standards & Criteria
Deadline: 10th July 2026
Task 2c - Inspiration Edit & New to Melbourne Features
Deadline: 8th May 2026
Task 6 - Public Liability Insurance
Deadline: 10th July 2026
Task 12 - Promotional Opportunities
Deadline: 1st July 2026
Task 13 - Venue & Other Services
Deadline: 10th July 2026
Task 14 - Instyle Society Nominations
Deadline: 10th July 2026
EXHIBITOR PORTAL LOGIN DETAILS
To complete your tasks, you need to be logged in to the Exhibitor Portal - please use the My Tasks / Exhibitor Portal button on the top right corner of the page.
If you do not know your login details, please contact the Event Production team at [email protected]
Event Team
For all exhibitor and event enquiries, please reach out to our Customer Service team below via phone or email. Your enquiry will be directed to the correct department.
Customer Service Team
+61 2 8329 0945 / 1800 571 960
[email protected]
Maddie Osbon
Operations Producer
Lexie Templeton
Operations Executive
Michael McAlister
Group Sales Manager
Danielle Bennett
Strategic Account Manager
Jayde Taylor
Strategic Account Manager
Jess Lawaetz
Senior Marketing Manager
Daniel Natoli
Senior Marketing Executive
For enquiries regarding your stand build and move-in/out, please reach out to our operations team below. Please do not contact the Operations team for any enquiries outside of these.
Emma Petersen
Senior Operations Manager
0417 564 312
[email protected]
Lily Siepen
Operations Manager
02 9422 2390
[email protected]
Shahida Sweeney
Conference Producer
Nina Vidale
Exhibition Director
Admission Policy / Exhibitor ID
Everyone working on your stand is required to wear their Exhibitor Badge during show days. Exhibitor Badges must be ordered prior to going onsite through Task 3 (Deadline 10th July) in the Exhibitor Portal.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Exhibitor badges are not transferable between staff.
- To collect your badges and if you need any assistance please visit the Customer Service desk.
Exhibitors must wear their unique name badge at all times during the open days of the show and will be subject to ID checks where necessary. Your badge gives you access to Life Instyle ONLY.
Life Instyle Melbourne is a TRADE ONLY event and visitors must register before they are provided with an entry badge. The event is NOT open to the public.
Guest Tickets will not be available for purchase at this event, allowing us to safely control visitor numbers and contact tracing where required.
To help us reduce congestion in thoroughfares and the elimination of cash and product handling, we also advise that personal shopping will not be permitted at any time during the show. We ask for your support in refraining from selling products off your stand at any time during the operational days of the fair.
Life Instyle is a business event, so we suggest where possible to avoid bringing your children with you. However, if this is not possible, please visit the Customer Service desk on arrival for a pram/children's pass. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
PLEASE NOTE: At no time during move-in or move-out are children under the age of 15 allowed inside the building or on the loading docks.
What's On
Please see below some of the key features at Life Instyle Melbourne 2026. Be sure to check out our website closer to the event for details of programs and timetables.
RETAIL THERAPY
Retail Therapy is set to enhance your sourcing with content to keep you informed on the latest trends and retail education for the savvy business owner.
THE BUSINESS COUCH
Get the insights and advice you need to move your business to the next level in our bespoke 30 minute sessions on The Business Couch.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
With a unique theme each year, this space is dedicated to showcasing a mix of new and original Life Instyle brands focused on specific trends, themes and attributes, but as always with style. This year we present to you - DAILY RITUAL.
PRODUCT SOURCING
You can search hundreds of exclusive products in the product directory and create your own personal sourcing shortlist. Launching in May 2026.
FIRST INSTYLE
First Instyle provides a unique opportunity for businesses within their first 3 years of trade to launch themselves into the wholesale market. Find out more here.
EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
The Exhibitor Lounge provides tea, coffee and water. Please ask the Customer Service Desk onsite for the location of the Exhibitor Lounge.
PLEASE NOTE: The Exhibitor Lounge is accessible during show days only.
EXHIBITOR DRINKS
To thank you for your ongoing support, we invite you to join your fellow exhibitors and the teams from Life Instyle with drinks, canapes, and music to close out a great day of the show.
NEW BREED SCHOLARSHIP
The New Breed Scholarship is an award program designed to support up-and-coming designers as they take the leap into wholesale. The winner will receive an envious prize package valued at over $10,000, including a stand package at the upcoming Life Instyle event. Find out more here.
Venue & Surrounds
- Melbourne Museum Parking
- Discounted parking rates are available at Melbourne Museum carpark when entering the carpark prior to 9.30 am each day. You no longer need to validate your ticket at the customer service desk.
- Flat rate of $16 Monday to Friday
- Flat rate of $30 Saturday to Sunday
- Discounted parking rates are available at Melbourne Museum carpark when entering the carpark prior to 9.30 am each day. You no longer need to validate your ticket at the customer service desk.
- Lygon Street Carpark from $7
- Lonsdale Street Secure Carpark from $15
- Victoria Parade Wilson Parking from $10
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Take advantage of the exclusive rates negotiated by our travel and accommodation partner, Ozaccom.
LINK COMING SOON to see the latest accommodation deals for Life Instyle or contact them on +61 (0) 7 3854 1611 or [email protected]