Market Leading Events Companies and Startups in the UK

4 years ago

This article showcases some of the most popular players in the Events space. Our analysts selected these companies for a variety of reasons. This list may include both state and private ventures providing the most value within the Events industry.

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SEMRush.

Top Events Companies


Time Out Group plc

Time Out is a leading global media and entertainment business

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oddschecker

oddschecker offers an online betting odds comparison service and provides information about bets and events organized by brands.

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music tech drinks

Official WebSummit parallel networking event for the music tech industry

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Vue Entertainment

Vue Entertainment is a cinema developer and operator of multiplex cinemas in the UK.

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The Spectator

The Spectator is a weekly magazine that provides general information on topics such as books, political events, art, sports, and literature.

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Seetickets

See Tickets is a ticket company in Europe providing tickets for music, festivals, theater, events, comedy, sports and more.

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The Drum

The home of modern marketing and media in the UK & US with news, features, research, awards, events and jobs.

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Best of the Best

Best of the Best runs car competitions.

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Celtic PLC.

Celtic PLC is a UK-based football club that sells ticket for football games played at Celtic Park.

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VR Focus

VRFocus is a virtual reality specialist website covering all aspects of the technology, specifically concerned with VR entertainment.

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Picturehouse Cinemas

Largest group of independent cinemas in the UK.

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Bookwhen

Bookwhen is a developer of scheduling software for taking online bookings for ongoing events like classes, courses and workshops.

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Informa

Informa is a business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events group.

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Airforce Technology

Airforce-Technology.com’s procurement and reference resources make it a key destination

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Hopin

Hopin is a live virtual events platform that enables attendees to connect, learn, and interact with people anywhere.

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Econsultancy

Econsultancy publishes research, analysis and advice on digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, SEO, mobile and tech for businesses.

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Sendible

Sendible, a social media marketing platform, allows individuals and businesses to engage with their customers across multiple channels.

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Newsco Insider

Newsco Insider is a most successful regional B2B media company located in Manchester.

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Killing Kittens

Killing Kittens is a female empowerment brand.

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Future plc

Future creates high-quality multi-media products which reach their audiences online, on mobile and in print.

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CLASH

Clash is a music and fashion magazine that features articles about culture, film, and technology.

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Resource Guru

Cloud-based team scheduling software.

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Poptop Entertainment Booking Platform

Poptop helps event planners find and book entertainment professionals quickly, easily and safely.

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Gigantic Tickets

Gigantic Tickets is an event ticket seller providing face value tickets for concerts, festivals, and events.

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Boiler Room

Boiler Room is an online platform that enables its users to live stream and archive musical shows.

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Potters Resort

An award winning 5 star family owned holiday resort offering year round inclusive sport, leisure & entertainment led short breaks.

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MangoApps

MangoApps is a collaborative enterprise social network service that combines employee social networking with enterprise microblogging.

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Be At One

Be At One is a popular cocktail bar chain with outlets across London serving a wide range of cocktails and provides venues for parties.

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MCV

MCV is a go-to resource that features news, reviews, game release dates, events, and more related to the computer and video games market.

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Picniq

Picniq is a site for all parents on the hunt for fun things to do with the kids!

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The ONE Campaign

The ONE Campaign is an international, nonpartisan, non-profit, advocacy and campaigning organization.

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Third Sector

The Third Sector group aims to connect those working in the voluntary sector.

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Tagvenue

Online venue hire marketplace with a difference. Get together in the right venue.

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Startup Wknd

Startup Wknd is a Business consultant.

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Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace provides hospitality and events services.

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DatacenterDynamics

DatacenterDynamics is a full service B2B information provider tailored to professionals that design, build, and operate data centers.

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Chill Factore

Chill Factore is North West England’s first indoor real snow Alpine village.

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VenueScanner

VenueScanner is a self-serve marketplace platform for event organisers to discover and book venues online.

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Sofar Sounds

Sofar Sounds is a global community hosting curated, secret performances in more than 400 cities around the world.

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Print24 Online on Demand Ltd

Print24 Online on Demand Ltd is an online printing service for customized production of advertising materials.

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TicketForEvent

TicketForEvent is an online registration and e-ticketing service for event organizers.

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Defected Records

Defected Records is a UK record label specialising in house music recordings, events, artist booking and management.

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Mind the Product

Mind the Product is an international product community for users to gain information.

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Preoday

B2B pre-ordering platform for integrated e-commerce solutions for businesses serving food and beverages

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Effective Altruism

Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement.

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Mydish

Mydish is a recipe sharing website with thousands of homemade family favorite recipes.

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Hire Space

The UK’s leading venue marketplace. Memorable venues, all in one place.

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Heysummit

Heysummit specializes in helping to increase engagement, conversions, and revenue for online summits.

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GettingMarried.co.uk

GettingMarried.co.uk is a service that allows you to organize and plan your wedding online.

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LittleBird

Seeking out fantastic ideas for families on #familydaysout, #theatre, #events #restaurants and more…

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Fast Track

Sunday Times Fast Track champions the UK’s top-performing private companies and entrepreneurs.

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FIXR

FIXR is a leading ticketing and event management platform

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Silicon

Silicon UK, is the authoritative UK source for news, features and reviews of business technology.

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Leading Authorities International

International speakers bureau in London for top keynote speakers for events and meetings.

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Cannes Lions

Cannes Lions is an eight-day programme of creative inspiration, celebration, education and networking.

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Brandingmag

Brandingmag is the original branding magazine, narrating the discussion around branding with thought leadership from across the globe

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Leading Edge Forum

LEF is a global research and thought leadership community.

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Marketforce Live

Marketforce Live a global B2B marketing solutions and events company.

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Slow Dating

The UK’s Favourite Speed Dating Company

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Rising Stars

Rising Stars has created an award-winning range of books, teaching resources and software that support primary teachers.

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Grip

Grip is the leading Market Engagement Platform used by leading event organisers to create the best virtual and live event experiences.

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Informa Markets

Informa Markets creates global platforms and opportunities for industries, specialist markets and communities to trade, innovate and grow.

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Sooper Articles

Sooper Articles is free article directory

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glistrr

glistrr is an online platform that assists venue and event promoters in tracking their guests.

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SHOW4ME

Direct-to-Fan crowdfunding platform for concerts and music

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Virtual Recruitment Days

Recruitment Days specializes in organizing job fairs and recruitment events to help candidates.

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NEC Group

he NEC Group is all about Bringing Live to Life ®. We’re one of the world’s top venue management companies.

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Contagious Communications

Contagious helps brands and advertising agencies understand and adapt to shifts in marketing, consumer culture and technology.

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Skills Matter

Skills Matter is a social tech startup, with a mission to support and drive the innovation of enterprise-level software development.

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Gumball 3000

The Gumball 3000 is an annual British 3,000-mile international motor rally which takes place on public roads.

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Churchill Security

Churchill Security specializes in providing a wide range of security solutions for events, construction, industrial and maritime sectors.

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FESPA

Federation of Screen and Digital Printer

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Stack

Stack sends out a different independent magazine every month. Try a more surprising magazine subscription.

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iGaming Business

iGaming Business is the most established and respected information provider for the interactive gaming and gambling industry.

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CoverageBook

CoverageBook specializes in public relations and coverage books.

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Leader in sport

Leader in sport is a premium industry events, connect senior industry leaders.

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SaaStock

SaaStock is a global SaaS events company that connects founders, executives, and investors to build and scale B2B SaaS companies.

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Secret Cinema

Secret Cinema provides an media platform that combining film screenings with interactive performances in purpose-built sets.

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Gracewell Healthcare

Gracewell Healthcare is a residential care home company in the United Kingdom.

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Independent Press Standards Organisation

Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) is the independent regulator of the newspaper and magazine industry.

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Bookitbee

Book It Bee is a website that provides consumers with the option to purchase tickets via the Internet for various events globally.

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Licklist

Licklist is a social marketplace for nightlife & music festivals.

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Sienna

The Sienna is a News, Sport, Live Event and Multi-Camera Television Production System.

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Eventcube

A full service, feature rich event management platform empowering Event Organisers| through beautiful technology.

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Pollen

Pollen is an invite-only marketplace, using influencer marketing for experiences and events.

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Liquid Bronze

Liquid Bronze is a mobile application that delivers bespoke database solutions for small and medium enterprises and startups.

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Comic Relief

Comic relief provides grants and funds to poverty stricken areas.

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Verve

Verve is the word-of-mouth selling platform.

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The Good Marketer

The Good Marketer is a London-based digital marketing agency that helps small businesses develop their business.

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Allied Academies

The Allied Academies’ family of journals have been performing very well in Business and Management and are a perfect fit for our readers.

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ExpoPlatform

ExpoPlatform provides the Networking Engine for events.

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evvnt

Disruptive event marketing. You submit your event information once and we will submit & publish your event 40+ event listing sites.

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Canvas

Canvas is a simple and easy to use platform which takes away the hassle of finding the perfect venue for your event.

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RE•WORK

RE•WORK is a female-led company creating summits, workshops & dinners, bringing together global leaders in AI.

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HeadBox

HeadBox is an online marketplace for inspiring meeting, offsite and event spaces.

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EventsCase

The all-in-one event management software. Every bit of kit an event organiser needs under a single platform (web, reg, app, networking,…)

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Fanpass

Fanpass is a marketplace acting in the secondary ticket market

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curlew

A Classified site for Marquees and tents

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Reed Exhibitions

The world’s leading events organiser

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Metropolis Music

Metropolis Music is a concerts and event management group developing new and emerging artists.

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The Team Building Company

Team building events and activities

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TalentPool

TalentPool is a Talent Matching Platform connecting talented recent graduates.

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