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Glee is the UK's leading garden retail trade show, held annually at the NEC Birmingham. For over 50 years, it has been the place where the entire garden retail industry comes together to source new products, place orders, and build supplier relationships.
See what happens when we invite the inside out
Glee (8–10 September) and Autumn Fair (6–9 September) will run side by side on 8–9 September 2026, creating Europe's largest retail buying event this Autumn. Instead of choosing between two unmissable events, you can explore both in one trip to the NEC Birmingham.
Why visit Glee Birmingham?
Connections
Whether you’re nurturing your existing network or creating new connections, Glee is the place to meet the suppliers that perfectly suit your business needs.
Discovery
Glee’s 11 carefully curated show sectors allow you to experience thousands of products across every corner of the garden industry. Whatever you're sourcing, you'll find it all under one roof.
Explore our Show sectors
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“Glee more than exceeded our expectations and we spent the three days having some very worthwhile and meaningful conversations with people from a wide range of companies and backgrounds.”
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“Glee ticks the boxes for us on so many levels. Of course, securing new accounts, generating sales leads and showcasing our fantastic new products is right up there on the leaderboard, but so too is the brilliant opportunity that the show gives us to catch up with existing customers and industry colleagues.”
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“The show itself exceeded expectation. The positioning of our booth was in a great location. Support from the Glee team in show was excellent and we can’t recommend and compliment the level of support enough. The show delivered us quality visitors and gave us the exposure above expectation.”
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“Glee’s got a really good range of buyers, really good quality connections that we’re building. People that can make the decisions for their businesses and really understand the product category. We’re having really engaging conversations that otherwise might take hours or even weeks or months to try and get those connections through various other platforms.”
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“Glee is the perfect show for us, we get a good mix of customers, current and new stockists coming to see us. Whether is a multiple garden centre, an independent, part of a buying group, there’s a really good mix. And that’s also why we just keep coming back.”
Latest articles
Stay informed with Inside Garden, the Glee Birmingham articles. From garden product innovation and retail trends to expert opinion and show floor highlights, our editorial team covers the stories that matter to the garden industry, all in one place.
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FAQs
What is Glee?
Glee is the UK's leading garden trade show and outdoor living expo that brings suppliers and retailers of all sizes together to create and nurture connections. With visitors and exhibitors attending from over 50 countries, Glee 2026 is the perfect platform to display and discover the newest innovations in garden retail.
Where is Glee held and how do I get there?
Located in the heart of the UK, Glee is proud to have found a home at the
NEC Birmingham. Travel to and from the venue is extremely accessible and we have plenty of tips on how to
plan your visit.
How do I exhibit at Glee Birmingham 2026?
If you are interested in exhibiting at Glee Birmingham 2026, you can
apply for a stand and a member of our team will get back to you with more information.
How do I register to attend?
To claim your spot at the definitive garden retail show, you can
register your interest in attending Glee 2026 and be the first to hear when free tickets become available.
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