Plan your visit
Prepare for Glee 2025
We can't wait to welcome you to the NEC Birmingham for a fantastic Glee 2025. There are 1000s of products, 400+ exhibitors and lots of new features and live content that you won't want to miss out on!
Plan your visit below and check out how to navigate the show with ease.
Plan your visit
Times & Location
When? 16-18 September 2025
Where? NEC Birmingham
Opening times:
Tuesday, 16 September, 09:00-18:00
Wednesday, 17 September, 09:00-18:00
Thursday, 18 September, 09:00-16:00
Where? NEC Birmingham
Opening times:
Tuesday, 16 September, 09:00-18:00
Wednesday, 17 September, 09:00-18:00
Thursday, 18 September, 09:00-16:00
Getting to Glee
At the centre of the UK, the NEC is easily accessible by all modes of transport. Birmingham Airport is just 2 minutes away using the free Air-Rail Link, and Birmingham International Train Station is within the same building.
Search for new exhibitors
There's over 400 brands to browse at Glee. We've made it easier for you to choose who you want to see with the online exhibitor list. Use advanced filters to search by sectors, sustainability, country, Made in Britain and more.
Save live content to your calendar
The live seminar sessions at Glee provide valuable insights from industry experts, from trend forecasts to business advice and panel discussions. Take a look at the schedule, click on a seminar you’re interested in and save it to your calendar.
Attendee discounts
Lost & Found
Lost & Found offers 20% off food and drinks in a relaxed setting.
For bookings call 0121 643 9293 or email
info@the-lostandfound.co.uk
Address: 8 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham
B2 5RS, England
*Show your Glee badge for the discount to be applied
Manhatta
Manahatta provides 20% off food and 10% off drinks in a more upbeat atmosphere.
Book to secure your place by calling 07815505146
Or via the website, comment Glee for the discount to be applied:
https://www.manahatta.co.uk/bars/manahatta-temple-street/book-table
Address: 10 Temple St, Birmingham B2 5BN
*Show your Glee badge for the discount to be applied
FAQs
Are seminars free to attend?
Yes, all of our seminars are free to attend, and you can attend as many as you'd like. To view our seminar agenda, click here.
Are there accessible facilities at the venue?
Yes, the NEC has accessible facilities, to find out more click here to access the NEC website.
Is there disabled access?
Disabled parking is available by the Atrium, by Hall 16. Those drivers with an official blue badge should report to Gate 3 (for the Atrium) where they will be given the code number needed to raise the barrier.
Disabled parking is not permitted at the rear of the halls.
The NEC offers a fleet of mobility equipment available to hire on a first-come, first-serve basis. We, therefore, recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. You can email your enquiry to info@necgroup.co.uk, and a member of the team will contact you within three working days. All pre-bookings will be held until 11:00 on the day they've been booked for unless otherwise advised. For any visitors who have not pre-booked equipment and arrive on the day, any remaining stock will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge for blue badge holders and £5 for all other visitors. The number of wheelchairs the NEC has available is limited, so if you’ve got your own, please bring it with you.
Scooters are available for £15 per hire for all visitors.
Equipment collection will be at the top of the stairs/ramp near Hall 5 for the Piazza, and inside Atrium 2 main entrance for the Atrium.
Please note: Mobility equipment hire is only available during show open times and the NEC only accepts payment by card for any equipment hired.