Our annual exhibition in Blackheath Halls is a fabulous showcase of all things early music, and an important marketplace attracting attendees from around the UK and the world.
Makers and exhibitors are at the very beating heart of our festival, contributing to the legacy of early music exhibitions in London spanning over half a century. Established brands come together with highly respected individual makers, publishers, early music organisations and more to create a vibrant atmosphere in the Great Hall. The exhibition is a popular destination for professionals, students and enthusiasts alike.
This year, for the first time, entry to the exhibition is free to all, and you can book to secure your place here.
We will be welcoming the following exhibitors (listed alphabetically) to LIFEM 2026:
Alex Théo Nieto – Lutes*
Aquila Corde Armoniche – Musical Strings
Atelier Tinctoris • Manufacture Delmas – Cornetts
Daniela Gaidano – Bowed Strings
Eitan Hoffer – Historical Bows
Francis Beaulieu – Viols
Giovanni Tardino – Flutes
Jack Darach – Recorders
John Willman – Recorders
Kai-Thomas Roth – Cellos
Kunath Instrumentenbau – Recorders*
Küng Blockflöten – Recorders*
Leatherman Historical Woodwinds – Recorders
Li Virghi – Recorders
Lu-Mi – Bowed Strings*
Moeck – Recorders*
Mollenhauer – Recorders*
Monk by Jeremy West – Cornettos*
National Early Music Association
Rondo Publishing & Instruments
Simon Polak – Early Flutes
The Society of Recorder Players
Stephen Robinson – Spinets
Tactus Atelier – Bowed Strings
Takeyama – Recorders
Tim Cranmore – Recorders
Tom De Vries – Recorders
Tom Millyard – Guitars
Tony Millyard – Woodwinds
*Exhibiting with The Early Music Shop
Why not upgrade your ticket to our Exhibition Plus pass? This gives you access to our Makers’ Demonstrations, Performers’ Platforms, Early Music Young Ensemble Competition, and our range of talks, presentations and fringe events. Please click here to view the full programme.
Interested in exhibiting in 2026? Please click here for more information and to apply for an exhibition stand.
Every LIFEM ticket-holder receives a FREE copy of our beautiful, full-colour souvenir Festival Programme, packed with artist profiles, programme notes, schedules and everything you need to navigate four days of extraordinary early music.
LIFEM is a registered charity, and please do consider making a donation to support our work if you feel able.
Photo credit – Anna McCarthy Photography.
