Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2026 – The UK’s Premier Trade Show for Festive, Seasonal & Giftware Products
Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2026 returns to the Harrogate Convention Centre, bringing together leading suppliers, distributors, retailers, garden centres, gift shops, home décor brands, wholesalers, and seasonal buyers from across the UK and Europe.
As one of the most established and influential festive trade events in the industry, the show features the latest Christmas trends, gifting collections, seasonal decorations, lighting innovations, festive homewares, toys, gifts, and retail-ready merchandise for the 2026 holiday season.
Event Overview
Event Name: Harrogate Christmas & Gift
Start Date: January 11, 2026
End Date: January 14, 2026
Venue: Harrogate Convention Centre
Venue Address: King’s Rd, Harrogate HG1 5LA, United Kingdom
City: Harrogate
Country: United Kingdom
Event Website: https://www.harrogatefair.com/?utm_source=alsett.com
Venue Website: https://www.harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk/?utm_source=alsett.com
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Introduction
The Harrogate Christmas & Gift Fair is the UK’s most important event for festive and seasonal retail sourcing. Known for its warm atmosphere and high-quality exhibitors, the show is attended by:
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garden centres & gift retailers
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department stores & lifestyle boutiques
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large retail chains
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tourism and leisure retailers
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wholesalers & importers
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home décor specialists
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Christmas attraction and display designers
The event sets the tone for Christmas retail planning, product selection, and trend forecasting—helping buyers secure inventory well ahead of the seasonal surge.
What Exhibitors & Attendees Can Expect
1. Christmas Decorations & Seasonal Home Décor
A major highlight includes new ranges of:
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baubles, ornaments & hanging decorations
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luxury wreaths & garlands
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artificial Christmas trees
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festive ribbons & trims
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mantel and tabletop décor
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nativity sets & traditional Christmas items
Retailers attend to finalize their seasonal themes and merchandising concepts.
2. Christmas Lighting & Outdoor Illumination
Visitors can explore advanced lighting solutions, including:
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LED string lights & icicle lights
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large-scale outdoor displays
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illuminated figures & motifs
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smart, programmable lighting
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low-energy festive lighting options
Lighting continues to be a leading growth area for festive retail.
3. Gifts, Toys & Seasonal Merchandise
A wide assortment of giftable items will be on display:
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soft toys & children’s gifts
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home fragrance & candles
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novelty items & festive gifts
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clothing & accessories
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winter-themed homewares
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lifestyle and wellness gifts
These categories help retailers build complete holiday gift assortments.
4. Garden Centre & Outdoor Seasonal Products
A strong segment tailored to garden centres and home improvement retailers includes:
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outdoor festive figures
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decorative planters & displays
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seasonal landscaping accessories
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winter garden décor
This category supports retailers with large-format Christmas experiences.
5. Festive Food Gifts, Wrapping & Retail Supplies
Also featured:
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Christmas confectionery & gourmet gift food
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gift wrap, ribbons & packaging
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retail merchandising solutions
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seasonal gift hampers
These items support retailers offering complete seasonal purchasing experiences.
6. Trend Insights, Market Forecasting & Retail Strategy
Buyers gain valuable insight into:
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colour trends for Christmas 2026
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visual merchandising concepts
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sustainability in festive décor
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consumer buying behaviour
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emerging product categories
Trend forecasting helps retailers prepare compelling holiday assortments.
Why Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2026 Matters
1. The UK’s Most Influential Seasonal Sourcing Event
Retailers depend on this show to curate their holiday product ranges.
2. A Comprehensive Selection of Festive & Gift Products
From décor to lighting to gifting, Harrogate offers complete category coverage.
3. Ideal Timing for Holiday Procurement
January is the perfect period for planning Christmas 2026 inventory.
4. A Strong Focus on Trends & Creativity
Inspiration is everywhere—helping retailers design high-impact seasonal displays.
5. A Boutique, Buyer-Friendly Environment
Harrogate provides a relaxed yet commercially powerful setting for sourcing and networking.
Final Thoughts
Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2026 is a must-attend event for retailers, wholesalers, décor designers, and buyers preparing for the UK’s most important retail season. With its curated product ranges, trend insights, and welcoming environment, the show remains essential for planning a profitable holiday retail experience.
For festive industry professionals, Harrogate is the center of Christmas inspiration this January.
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