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Simply Christmas Glasgow (The Crafty Christmas Show)

Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 October 2026 Opens in 12 days

Thursday to Sunday, 10am–4pm

10am–4pm (2026)

SEC (Scottish Event Campus), Hall 4, Glasgow, City of Glasgow · Scotland

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A four-day indoor Christmas shopping show at the SEC in Glasgow with around 100 festive retailers, held alongside the Creative Craft Show each October.

Simply Christmas is an indoor Christmas gift show held in a hall at the SEC on the Glasgow riverside, running at the same time as the organiser's Creative Craft Show and Stitching Show – one ticket covers all three.

The organisers bill it as around 100 festive retailers under one roof, selling Christmas decorations, gifts, jewellery, clothing, ceramics, soft furnishings, glassware, art and home accessories. There are festive workshops (best booked ahead), live music and photo opportunities with Father Christmas at the entrance.

It is one of the earliest Christmas shopping events in Scotland, taking place in late October. There is paid parking near the SEC.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Thu 22 – Sun 25 Oct 2026Thursday to Sunday, 10am–4pm Coming up
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2025–26 Thu 23 – Sun 26 Oct 202510am–4.30pm (4pm Sunday) Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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