Harrogate Convention Centre is preparing to host seven major trade and public exhibitions over the second half of 2026.

This follows another edition of the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival in July, which welcomed thousands of retail buyers and exhibitors to the venue over four days.

Harrogate Fashion Week ran from 2-4 August. Established in 2018 and held twice a year, the event has quadrupled in size over eight years and will feature more than 300 womenswear, lifestyle, footwear and accessory brands. The February 2026 edition attracted 1,700 visitors across three days, a 7.5% year-on-year increase, and the summer edition is expected to be the biggest yet.

Georgia Flynn, event director of Harrogate Fashion Week, said: “We’re delighted to be returning to Harrogate this summer. The February edition was a tremendous success and the momentum we’ve seen since means we’re on course to deliver our largest show yet… Harrogate provides the perfect backdrop, combining a welcoming atmosphere with a destination that our exhibitors, buyers and brands genuinely enjoy returning to season after season.”

Together, the events attract tens of thousands of exhibitors and visitors from across the UK, generating an estimated economic impact of £10.5 million for Harrogate and North Yorkshire.

Jamila Bray, head of venue sales and marketing at Harrogate Convention Centre, said: “Here organisers benefit from strong attendance, exhibitor loyalty, a venue with room to grow and a supportive team who understand their needs, and a destination that consistently attracts delegates from both the north and south. We look forward to welcoming them back this year.”

A packed second half of the year

The venue’s line-up spans trade exhibitions and industry showcases through to consumer events for enthusiasts, hobbyists and families:

• Harrogate Fashion Week (2-4 August, trade)
• Bridal Week Harrogate (13-15 September, trade)
• The Flooring Show (20-22 September, trade)
• Harrogate International Nursery Fair (18-20 October, trade)
• Northern Homebuilding and Renovating Show (30 October-1 November, public)
• Thought Bubble Comic Convention (14-15 November, public)
• Knit + Stitch (19-22 November, public)