Best Fashion & Apparel Trade Shows in the United Kingdom
24 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 24 Fashion & Apparel trade shows in the United Kingdom with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 5,996 exhibitors, led by Spring Fair 2026 (an estimated 1,500 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Business Design Centre, Harrogate Convention Centre and National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham). Events run across England and Scotland.
What counts as a Fashion & Apparel trade show: Fashion & Apparel trade shows cover garments and textiles end to end — clothing for every age and segment, fabrics, technical textiles, lingerie, swimwear, accessories, haberdashery, textile machinery, plus leather, fur and footwear.
Top Fashion & Apparel trade shows in United Kingdom
Spring Fair 2026
7–10 Feb 2027~1,500 exhibitorsTop Drawer
13–15 Sep 2026~500 exhibitorsHome & Gift Buyer’s Festival 2026
18–21 Jul 2027~500 exhibitorsTEXPREMIUM
1–2 Dec 2026~500 exhibitorsClerkenwell Design Week 2026
25–27 May 2027481 exhibitorsThe London Textile Fair
13 Jan 2027~350 exhibitorsSource Fashion 2027
19–21 Jan 2027288 exhibitorsLondon Fashion Week
17–21 Sep 2026~214 exhibitorsThe Festival of Quilts 2026
30 Jul – 2 Aug 2027204 exhibitorsKnit+Stitch London
9–12 Oct 2026~200 exhibitors
Upcoming Fashion & Apparel trade shows in United Kingdom
Clerkenwell Design Week 2026International25 May 2027London, GB25 May 2027London, GB481Fact
The Festival of Quilts 2026International30 Jul 2027Marston Green, GB30 Jul 2027Marston Green, GB204Fact
Pure LondonInternational2 Feb 2027Marston Green, GB2 Feb 2027Marston Green, GB35Fact
Pure London at Spring Fair 2025International7 Feb 2027London, GB7 Feb 2027London, GB35Fact
Spring Fair 2026International7 Feb 2027Marston Green, GB7 Feb 2027Marston Green, GB1,500Estimate
Nursery World’s Big Day OutInternational14 May 2027London, GB14 May 2027London, GB118Estimate
Bridal WeekNational13 Sep 2026Harrogate, GB13 Sep 2026Harrogate, GB84Fact
The London Textile FairInternational13 Jan 2027London, GB13 Jan 2027London, GB350Estimate
Christmas Shopping FayreRegional27 Nov 2026Exeter, GB27 Nov 2026Exeter, GB187Fact
Source Fashion 2027Regional19 Jan 2027London, GB19 Jan 2027London, GB288Fact
Top DrawerNational13 Sep 2026London, GB13 Sep 2026London, GB500Estimate
Home & Gift Buyer’s Festival 2026National18 Jul 2027Harrogate, GB18 Jul 2027Harrogate, GB500Estimate
Knit+Stitch LondonNational9 Oct 2026London, GB9 Oct 2026London, GB200Estimate
Knit+Stitch LondonNational19 Nov 2026London, GB19 Nov 2026London, GB200Estimate
Brand Licensing EuropeInternational6 Oct 2026London, GB6 Oct 2026London, GB
TEXPREMIUMInternational1 Dec 2026London, GB1 Dec 2026London, GB500Estimate
Good Housekeeping Live with Country Living Christmas MarketRegional11 Nov 2026London, GB11 Nov 2026London, GB167Estimate
Your Wedding Exhibition :: Aberdeen And North East Scotland's Biggest Wedding ShowRegional23 Jan 2027Aberdeen, GB23 Jan 2027Aberdeen, GB131Estimate
Leather FairSmall19 Jan 2027London, GB19 Jan 2027London, GB48Estimate
The Stitch FestivalRegional18 Mar 2027London, GB18 Mar 2027London, GB150Estimate
Harrogate International Nursery FairRegional22 Apr 2027Harrogate, GB22 Apr 2027Harrogate, GB41Estimate
Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE 2025International24 May 2027London, GB24 May 2027London, GB
London Fashion WeekRegional17 Sep 2026London, GB17 Sep 2026London, GB214Estimate
New Designers30 Jun 2027London, GB30 Jun 2027London, GB
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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