Simply Christmas Glasgow 2027 (formerly Crafts for Christmas)

The Glasgow Christmas shopping show organised by ICHF Events (International Craft & Hobby Fair Ltd) returns to the SEC, Glasgow from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 October 2027, in Hall 4. The Christmas retail section is now branded Simply Christmas and is staged alongside The Creative Craft Show and The Stitching Show.

What to expect

• Around 100 independent and quality artisan retailers under one roof: hand-crafted Christmas decorations, bespoke gifts, jewellery, clothing, ceramics, soft furnishings, glassware, art and home accessories.
• Festive themed workshops and live music through the day.
• Santa on site at the entrance for photos.

Opening hours

• Thursday to Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30
• Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00

Tickets

• From GBP 12; early-bird discounts are usually offered in the weeks before the show.
• One ticket gives access to all three co-located shows: Simply Christmas, The Creative Craft Show and The Stitching Show.

Venue and travel

SEC Centre, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW. Paid parking on site and nearby; the campus is served by rail (Exhibition Centre station) and local bus routes.

Background

The Glasgow Christmas show ran for many years under the Crafts for Christmas name as part of the October Creative Craft Show at the SEC, and has been promoted as Simply Christmas since the 2025 edition. The same October slot (Thursday to Sunday, Hall 4) has been kept each year.

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Glasgow - Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Scotland, United Kingdom