Driven by industry feedback, extensive research and considered planning to streamline the buying calendar, the debut co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee will deliver new opportunities, maximise return on investment and enhance the experience for both exhibitors and visitors, say show organisers Hyve Group.
Taking place at the NEC, Autumn Fair will take place from 6-9th September 2026, and Glee will take place 8–10 September 2026. Sitting alongside Autumn Fair, Glee will continue as a dedicated showcase for the garden, leisure, and pet industries. Each show will continue to bring their distinct identity, voice and ethos.
This strategic move by two industry-leading trade exhibitions will unlock multiple benefits for their respective sectors, creating a stronger, future-proofed platform that supports the long-term retail growth and successes of the industries they represent.
Comments Jackson Szabo, retail portfolio director, Hyve Group. “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.”
Hyve Group says that aligning both events unlocks extensive commercial opportunities, with exhibitors gaining 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.
The co-location will provide strong insight into broader consumer trends that are driving growth opportunities for both audiences, with co-location fostering new business partnerships, streamlining the sourcing experience, strengthening innovation, and driving increased sales, say organisers Hyve Group.
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Top: Autumn Fair will be co-located with Glee in 2026.
