Glee and Autumn Fair Co-location
One trip. Two shows. Europe's biggest buying moment.
For the first time, Glee (8–10 September) runs alongside Autumn Fair (6–9 September), crossing over on 8–9 September at NEC Birmingham. One free ticket gives you access to both shows: 1,250+ exhibitors across garden, home, gift, food and pet, all under one roof.
When Glee and Autumn Fair run side by side:
1,250+
exhibitors across both shows
500,000+
products to source
89%
are UK-based decision-makers
Glee and Autumn Fair remain two distinct shows, each with its own identity. The difference in 2026 is what your ticket now covers.
Register once, for free, and your badge gets you into both shows on 8–9 September, no second registration, no extra cost. Walk garden retail in the morning and home, gift and lifestyle in the afternoon, or split the days however suits your buying plan. Glee continues on Thursday 10 September.
| Dates | What's open |
|---|---|
| Sunday 6 – Wednesday 9 September | Autumn Fair |
| Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 September | Glee |
| Tuesday 8 – Wednesday 9 September | Both shows |
See the whole market in one trip. The entire garden retail industry in one room, with home, gift and lifestyle next door. One visit sets your ranges and direction for the season ahead.
Source what your customers will ask for next. Food, gifting, homewares, DIY, Garden Luxe: the categories garden centres are adding, right next to the garden care, plants and outdoor living you came for.
Free, easy and worth the trip. One free ticket covers both shows, 75% of the UK is within 3 hours of the NEC. You'll get access to the live content agenda over at Autumn Fair too.
“It's been a refreshing trade show, great to see new and exciting products from both our existing and new suppliers. We're excited to see the hybrid of Glee and Autumn Fair joining together in 2026.”
- Martin Barrett, Buyer, Tate's of Sussex Garden Centres
Frequently asked questions(FAQs)
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.
Visit Glee and Autumn Fair
Join two of the UK's leading tradeshows and shop across every category imaginable! Your free ticket is just a click away.
