Construction & Building
GLEE
Listed · aggregator dataGLEE is a construction & building fair held at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 8–10 Sep 2026. It is one of 90 construction & building fairs and one of 57 fairs in Birmingham tracked by ExpoArena.
This edition has ended. The next edition has not been announced yet.
UK's leading garden event for retailers.
Tickets & entry
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Where it is
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom · open the venue on a map
What GLEE is
Glee is the UK's leading garden retail trade show, run by Hyve Group at the NEC Birmingham for more than 50 years. Garden centres, farm shops and DIY retailers use it to write orders for the following season across garden care, plants, outdoor living, home and gift, pet and food. The 2026 edition ran 8–10 September alongside Autumn Fair; Glee returns on 6–8 September 2027.
Scale
| Exhibitors | 485 (2026) |
|---|---|
| Visitors | 7,900 (2026) |
Figures as published by the organiser; see the source under each section.
Past editions
| Year | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-10 | NEC Birmingham |
| 2025 | 2025-09-16 → 2025-09-18 | NEC Birmingham |
| 2024 | 2024-09-10 → 2024-09-12 | NEC Birmingham |
Who exhibits and who attends
Exhibiting: Garden care and plants, landscaping and garden decoration, outdoor entertaining and furniture, home, gift and clothing, pet products, food and drink, plus retail services and shopfitting.
Attending: Buyers from garden centres, farm shops, DIY stores and independent retailers — including groups such as Dobbies, Blue Diamond, British Garden Centres and Squire's — sourcing ranges and writing orders for the next season.
How to get in
Buyers register online in advance for a free trade ticket; badges are issued to retail and trade visitors, and the same pass covers Autumn Fair on the co-located days.
Free for trade visitors
Getting there
Direct trains reach Birmingham International from London, Milton Keynes and Northampton, and more than 120 National Express and Megabus coach services a day serve Birmingham Airport.
Airport: Birmingham Airport (BHX), on the NEC site
Getting in from the airport: The free air-rail link runs from the upper level of Terminal 1 to Birmingham International station every two minutes in 90 seconds; the NEC halls are a five-minute walk from the station.
Questions
When is GLEE 2026?
GLEE ran September 8, 2026 → September 10, 2026 (3 days) at National Exhibition Centre. The next edition has not been announced yet.
Where is GLEE held?
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Coordinates 52.4538, -1.7175.
How do I get tickets for GLEE?
This edition has ended. The next edition has not been announced yet — ExpoArena links to the organizer as soon as it is.
Is this GLEE listing official?
This page is listed · aggregator data: one aggregator lists it and no official source has been confirmed yet. Sources: EventsEye. Last verified Jun 17, 2026.
When is the next Glee?
6–8 September 2027 at the NEC Birmingham. Glee runs Monday to Wednesday, opening 09:00–18:00 on the first two days and 09:00–16:00 on the last.
Is Glee free to attend?
Yes — visitor registration is free for buyers, but tickets must be claimed online in advance of the show rather than bought at the door.
What is the Autumn Fair co-location?
Glee ran alongside Autumn Fair on 8–9 September 2026, bringing 23,600+ buyers across garden, home, gift and fashion into the NEC. In 2027 Glee runs 6–8 September and Autumn Fair 5–8 September.
How many exhibitors and products are at Glee?
The show quotes 485+ garden suppliers and 10,000+ products spread across 11 sectors, from garden care and plants to home, gift, pet and food.
How do I get to the NEC from Birmingham Airport?
Take the free air-rail link from Terminal 1 to Birmingham International; it takes 90 seconds and runs every two minutes, leaving a five-minute walk to the halls.
Researched and checked 2026-11-08. www.gleebirmingham.comwww.gleebirmingham.comwww.gardenforum.co.ukwww.thenec.co.uk
Do you organise GLEE?
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