Hyve Group has confirmed the co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at Birmingham’s NEC for 2026.
Autumn Fair will take place 6-9 September 2026, while Glee will run from 8-10 September 2026.
The strategic move aims to unlock multiple benefits for the trade show’s respective sectors. Companies with licensed product are among the exhibitor count at both shows.
Sitting alongside Autumn Fair, the home, gift and fashion exhibition with a four-day content programme, Glee will continue as a dedicated three-day showcase for the garden, leisure and pet industries. Each show will continue to bring their distinct identity, voice and ethos.
Exhibitors will gain access to a broader network of high-quality buyers spanning home, gift and garden sectors. Meanwhile, the thousands of retail buyers attending Autumn Fair and Glee will benefit from expanded cross-sector buying opportunities, accessing a wider range of suppliers, trends and innovations.
“We’re excited to announce the alignment of Glee with Autumn Fair from September 2026,” commented Jackson Szabo, retail portfolio director at Hyve Group. “The Hyve Group’s heritage across its retail portfolio, Spring Fair, Autumn Fair and Glee, has been delivering commercial opportunities to brands and buyers for over 75 years. Looking to the future, the co-location aligns with our mission to support and spearhead growth within the UK retail and garden sectors.
“We are excited about this next step for Autumn Fair and Glee and look forward to welcoming our communities to an even more dynamic and commercially rewarding event in 2026.”
This year’s Autumn Fair takes place from 7-10 September 2025, while Glee runs from 16-18 September 2025.
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