Welcome to the Heritage Connect Exhibition Showcase 2026. Now in its seventh year, the Heritage Connect Exhibition Showcase is your definitive guide to trade shows that are taking place this coming year. Trade Shows are a great way to meet face to face with suppliers and service providers, develop relationships and expand network opportunities. Many of the shows featured have workshops, seminars and talks which add to your show experience. For further information on any of the shows listed please visit their websites.

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Top Drawer ignites the season with fresh finds, trend insight and design-led discovery. Explore 550+ curated brands, meet the creative retail community, and uncover what’s new and next across seven vibrant sectors. Your sourcing for the season ahead begins 11-13 January at Olympia, London.
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Harrogate Christmas & Gift is the UK’s premier trade event for festive, home, and giftware inspiration. Showcasing leading suppliers and exclusive new collections, it offers heritage shop buyers an unrivalled opportunity to discover timeless, high-quality products and fresh trends that enhance seasonal retail success. 11-14th January Harrogate Convention Centre.
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The Giving & Living trade show takes place from 18th-20th January, at Westpoint, Exeter, and will be showcasing the very latest gift and home ideas, with a focus on the best ideas for coastal, and UK tourism markets. There’s a wide range of general gifts, British gifts, and homeware for all occasions on display, at every retail price point. You’ll have to go a long way to find a greater choice.
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In less than six weeks Scotland will be giving a warm winter welcome to retailers far and wide as Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring gets underway. Buyers can register now for entry tickets and get a sneak preview of some of the creative gifts, homewares, accessories, textiles and crafts that will be showcased. 18-20th January SEC Glasgow.
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The Toy Fair is the UK’s largest dedicated toy, game and hobby trade show taking place annually at the end of January at Olympia. The toy industry’s showcase welcomes more than 250 companies exhibiting thousands of products to visitors including retailers, buyers, media and the wider industry. 20-22nd January Olympia London.
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Spring Fair 2026 is a stage where creativity, commerce, and community collide. It celebrates the 'Masters of the Mix' - the retailers who curate the unexpected, the suppliers who spark what’s next, and the visionaries who turn stock into stories and shops into stages. 1-4th February NEC Birmingham.
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Join the Cultural Enterprises Conference at ICC Birmingham on 9-11 February 2026 for two days of collaboration and inspiration to help you maximise your commercial income. Hear exceptional speakers, explore their vibrant trade show and make new connections across the cultural sector and beyond.
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The London Book Fair (LBF) is where the global publishing community unites to develop relationships, gain insights, and define the future of creative content. From publishers, dealmakers, copyright pros, commissioners and global licensers - the entire publishing industry is represented at LBF. 10-12th March Olympia London.
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Farm Shop & Deli Show, part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, brings together the best of the specialist retail community from the 13-15th April 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. Discover the latest trends and unique gifting ideas, all in one place.
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With 400+ exhibitors in one place, the Retail Technology Show is where innovation meets opportunity. From leading tech giants to agile start-ups, you can explore the latest solutions driving retail forward. In just two days, you can compare, connect, and discover the partners and ideas that will save time, spark growth, and shape your business future. 22-23rd April ExCel London.
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The UK's only exhibition dedicated to the greeting card industry PG Live is now firmly established in the greetings calendar. A focused, compact show, it is the ideal place to source fresh product and find exciting new publishers and artists. 2-3rd June Business Design Centre, London
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New Designers returns to Islington’s Business Design Centre to celebrate the very best in emerging design talent in a new one-week format from 1-4 July 2026. Now presenting the top graduates from University courses from across the UK from all corners of design in one show. Expect insightful talks, networking opportunities and much more.
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Join Home & Gift in Harrogate between 19-22 July 2026, the must-attend sourcing event of the summer. Explore 25,000+ new products from 500+ brands. Discover trends and source your next bestsellers in a relaxed, sun-soaked soiree setting.
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Autumn Fair is the season’s number one wholesale home, gift and fashion trade show, welcoming around 13,000+ buyers and 800+ exhibitors over the course of four days. Explore their trails to discover New Exhibitors, Products designed and/or made in Britain, Sustainable Products and Licensed Products. 6-9th September NEC Birmingham.
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Whether it’s unearthing innovative and inspiring products from 200 new-to-market companies in the Start-Up Village, exploring new ranges in homeware and gifting, or debating the latest trends, Speciality & Fine Food Fair will allow you to experience the finest products on the market. 8-9th September Olympia, London.
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More than just a retail tradeshow, Top Drawer is where tastemakers meet to connect, discover, buy, sell and learn. Top Drawer is created to put you in touch with the newest designs from emerging brands and established names showcasing new design-led products from all corners of the lifestyle spectrum. The Autumn show will take place 13-15th September at Olympia London.
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To stock up on new products and Christmas items, heritage gift shops should visit Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn which takes place in early autumn at the SEC, Glasgow. Around 100 exhibitors will showcase their latest gifts, cards, stationery, jewellery and food gifts from around Scotland. Date to be confirmed.
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Join PATS 27-29th September 2026 at the NEC Birmingham for the UK’s leading pet and aquatics trade event. PATS brings together retailers, distributors, and suppliers to explore the latest product launches, meet top brands, and connect with industry professionals shaping the future of pet retail.
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Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) is the only pan-European event dedicated to licensing and brand extension. Whether you’re curious about how to harness the power of fandom and brands, or already working with collaborative licensing agreements, Brand Licensing Europe has the contacts and inspiration for you. 6-8th October ExCel London.
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