Hyve Group has announced the co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at the NEC Birmingham.
Autumn Fair will take place 6 – 9 September 2026 and Glee will take place 8 – 10 September 2026.
This strategic move by the trade exhibitions unlocks 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.
Driven by industry feedback, extensive research, and considered planning to streamline the buying calendar the co-location will deliver new opportunities, maximise return on investment and enhance the experience for both exhibitors and visitors.
Sitting alongside Autumn Fair, the home, gift and fashion exhibition with a four-day content programme, Glee, the event for the garden retail sector, 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.
Delivering tangible value across the board, aligning both events unlocks extensive commercial opportunities. Exhibitors gain access to a broader network of high-quality buyers spanning home, gift and garden sectors. Meanwhile, the retail buyers attending Autumn Fair and Glee will benefit from expanded cross-sector buying opportunities, accessing a wider range of suppliers, trends and innovations.
Enhancing return on investment for all participants, the co-location delivers cost and time efficiencies, providing strong insight into broader consumer trends that are driving growth opportunities for both audiences. Co-location will foster new business partnerships, streamline the sourcing experience, strengthen innovation and drive increased sales for all involved, resulting in an exceptionally powerful and uniquely comprehensive trade event.
Jackson Szabo, retail portfolio director, Hyve Group, commented: “We’re excited to announce the alignment of Glee with Autumn Fair from September 2026. 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.”
Autumn Fair and Glee continue to connect industries by driving innovation, fostering collaboration and inspiring growth. To learn more or to register interest in exhibiting at Autumn Fair 2025 (7 – 10 September, NEC Birmingham), visit www.autumnfair.com and Glee 2025 (16 – 18 September, NEC Birmingham) visit www.gleebirmingham.com
