Glee and Autumn Fair unite for two incredible days 8-9 September 2026, creating Europe's largest retail buying event this Autumn.
A place where outdoor products meet interior buyers. Where home retailers discover their green thumb and garden centres develop their indoor ranges. Watch boundaries blur as consumers bring nature indoors. Glee runs 8–10 September 2026 whilst Autumn Fair takes place 6–9 September 2026, crossing over on 8–9 September at NEC Birmingham.
What's new in 2026
Two powerhouse events unite 8–9 September at NEC Birmingham. This co-location delivers more value for exhibitors and creates an unrivalled retail experience. Two standalone events maintaining their unique identity whilst offering seamless access between shows. Because the best partnerships happen naturally.
How it works
You can choose to exhibit in Glee or Autumn Fair – or both for maximum impact. Visitors can move freely between both shows on the shared dates (8–9 September), with single registration access.
Why exhibit at Glee 2026:
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Double the impact – Glee (8–10 Sept) and Autumn Fair (6–9 Sept), each maintaining their distinct identity and audience
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Cross-sector opportunities – Connect beyond traditional garden centre audiences to reach home, gift and fashion buyers
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Bigger audience, more sales – Access thousands of additional retailers exploring outdoor living products
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Expand your customer base – Sell to home retailers embracing garden and outdoor living ranges
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Quality leads, serious orders – Connect with interior buyers actively expanding into your product categories
Get involved
This is an unmissable opportunity to be part of one powerful week at the NEC. Speak with your account manager or contact our sales team to discuss the best options for your business.
FAQs
Where is Glee 2026 taking place?
Glee continues to proudly call the NEC Birmingham its home. The venue address is:
NEC Birmingham
North Ave, Marston Green
Birmingham
B40 1NT
Start planning your visit to Glee at the NEC today.
Who can attend Glee?
Glee is the definitive garden retail show for retailers and suppliers alike. We welcome a variety of exhibitors and attendees, including landscape designers, interior designers & architects, pet services, wholesale garden supply distributors, manufacturers, media and general attendees in the garden retail industry.