Plan your visit
Prepare for Glee 2026
We can't wait to welcome you to the NEC Birmingham for a fantastic Glee 2026. 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? 8-10 September 2026
Where? NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT
Opening times:
Tuesday 8 September 2026 | 9:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10 September 2026 | 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.
Seminar Schedule
The 2025 seminar schedule is now closed.
Stay tuned – the 2026 live agenda is coming soon!
We’re working on an exciting programme of speakers, trend insights, and live sessions tailored to the garden retail industry. The full schedule will be announced soon – check back in the coming weeks.
Official Glee App – Coming Soon
Have the floorplan, exhibitor list, and seminar schedule in the palm of your hand during the show – with the official Glee App.
The app will be available to download from the App Store and Google Play soon. Once live, simply log in using the email address and confirmation number from your Glee registration.
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"I’ve come to Glee as I’m looking to expand our range of products. We’ve already placed three orders with three new suppliers and we’re keen on placing more if anything catches our attention."
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"We're here to look for new products for next season, we love being able to see suppliers in person because usually we’re only communicating via email, it helps to strengthen the relationship. The fact Glee is in September is perfect for us as it aligns with our own buying schedule."
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"We’ve been three times before, and we enjoy getting to see what’s new and finding unique products to purchase. It helps my team and I to stay sharp as we always discuss what we’ve seen/done after a show and how it can help us achieve our goals. We’ve also arranged numerous meetings with suppliers after the show."
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"We come to Glee every year and have done for many years as we love it here. We use it more as an opportunity to strengthen existing relationships with suppliers rather than looking to buy new products or services."
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"This is our first time at Glee as it's our first year owning a garden centre. We’ve found it very useful coming here as we’re now up to date with current and upcoming industry trends. We also get to meet suppliers in person, which is so much better than via email or video call and helps to speed up the deal making process. We’ve placed two orders so far and will be back looking to place more tomorrow."
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.