Glee 2027

Glee (Glee Birmingham) is a trade show for garden retail, held each September at the NEC Birmingham. Buyers from garden centres, independent retailers, retail chains and sourcing teams meet suppliers of plants, garden care, outdoor living, home, gift, pet and food. It is run by Hyve Group and co-locates with Autumn Fair.

Glee 2027 in Birmingham

Glee 2027 runs from Monday 6 to Wednesday 8 September 2027 at the NEC Birmingham, alongside Autumn Fair.

What it is

Glee is a trade show for garden retail, held every September at the NEC. It has been running for over 50 years. Garden centres, independent retailers, retail chains and sourcing teams come to meet suppliers across 11 product sectors, from plants and garden care to outdoor living, home and gift, pet, and food and drink.

The programme includes Centre Stage talks, a food and beverage stage, the New Product Showcase and New Product Awards (in association with Garden Trade News), an area for companies trading 12 months or less, and the Future Plants walking tour. Glee is run by Hyve Group.

Planning notes

• Trade event for garden retail professionals; register in advance for a free ticket.
• Co-located with Autumn Fair: one free ticket covers both shows on 6, 7 and 8 September. Autumn Fair opens a day earlier, on 5 September.
• Show hours: 9:00 to 18:00 on Monday and Tuesday, and 9:00 to 16:00 on Wednesday 8 September.
• Birmingham International station is about a five-minute walk from the NEC.