SPLASH! 2026

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The SPLASH! 2026 is the leading pool and spa show in the southern hemisphere, bringing together the industry’s leading suppliers, brands and professionals. Long: SPLASH! 2026, the Southern Hemisphere’s leading pool, spa, and outdoor living trade expo, returns to the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre from 17–21 August 2026. Bringing together manufacturers, builders, retailers, and technicians, the event serves as a central hub for the industry to align, learn, and evolve. This year’s program places a strong emphasis on collaboration, kicking off on Tuesday, 18 August, with the free ALL-INdustry Welcome Event. This networking session sets a unified tone before the main trade expo floor opens on 19–20 August. Over two days, the exhibition will feature more than 100 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products, technologies, and sustainable solutions shaping the market. Beyond the trade floor, SPLASH! 2026 offers a multi-layered educational and networking agenda designed to elevate business capabilities and technical expertise. Key highlights include the WAVES Breakfast, empowering women leaders in the sector, alongside hands-on Master Classes, the Master Pool Builders Forum, and QLD Pool Safety Inspector meetings. Attendees can also access critical compliance guidance through the SPASA Contract Master Class and attend trade expo seminars featuring industry experts. A major highlight of the week is the 2026 SPASA Australasian Awards of Excellence on Wednesday night, celebrating top achievements across the region. The event concludes on Friday, 21 August, with the SPLASH! Queensland Golf Day, providing a relaxed atmosphere to solidify partnerships. Registration for the Trade Expo and ALL-INdustry Welcome Event is free, with separate ticketing available for specialised sessions and master classes.