01 December 2025
Glee will return to Spring Fair in February 2026, creating a "key early-season touchpoint" for independent garden retailers.
Its comeback brings a refreshed garden and outdoor showcase into the UK’s largest cross-category buying event, offering independents efficient sourcing across home, gift, lifestyle, décor and garden.
The move follows strong growth for both shows and meets retailer demand for a spring buying moment that supports quick, in-season decision-making.
Exhibitors will gain access to a wider retail audience, including independents, lifestyle stores and online sellers, benefiting from a central garden hub within Spring Fair.
Jackson Szabo, Portfolio Director at Spring & Autumn Fair, said: “Welcoming Glee back to Spring Fair strengthens what we offer our visitors and exhibitors at precisely the moment they need it most. Spring Fair’s scale, its cross-category audience and its reputation as the UK’s definitive buying event create the perfect platform for Glee’s early-season edition.
"This move gives garden and outdoor brands unrivalled visibility, while offering retailers a richer, more connected sourcing experience across more product categories than ever before. It’s an exciting development for 2026 and one that reflects the momentum driving both shows forward.”
Matthew Mein, Event Director of Glee, said: “Bringing Glee back to Spring Fair is an exciting step forward for both events and for the garden retail community. It strengthens Glee’s position at the heart of the industry and offers a dynamic new platform for growth at a key moment in the buying year.
"The combination of Glee’s specialist focus and Spring Fair’s extensive reach creates a powerful opportunity for exhibitors and buyers alike and we can’t wait to see the results in 2026.”
GIMA and GCA have confirmed their support, with GIMA’s Business Village returning and GCA noting the value of securing spring orders and planning ahead before the season fully begins.
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