Welcome to the diary page where you can find up-to-date information on bead shows and online events.
All bead shows marked with the Guild logo 
indicate that the Guild will be in attendance, so please come along and say hello.
If you are organising a show or know of one that isn't listed below, please contact events@beadworkersguild.com
February 2026
Brockenhurst Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 7th February to Sunday 8th February
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Brighton Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 14th February to Sunday 15th February
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN2 9XZ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Harrogate Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 21st February to Sunday 22nd February
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Crafting Live - Sandown
Friday 27th February to Saturday 28th February
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Address: Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ
Telephone: 01173703342
Website: craftinglive.co.uk/shows/sandown/
Drop-in
Saturday 28th February
Time: 10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)
Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.
To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 3pm on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.
You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.
London Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 28th February to Sunday 1st March
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Kempton Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
March 2026
The Creative Craft Show
Thursday 5th March to Saturday 7th March
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Address: SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
Telephone: 01425 272 711
The beadworkers guild will be at this show with a beautiful display of beadwork.
Come and say hello to Mairi Carlton and other members of the guild.
The Creative Craft Show
Thursday 12th March to Sunday 15th March
Time: 9.30 am - 5.00 pm (4.30 pm on Sunday)
Address: NEC Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1NT
Telephone: 01425 272 711
East Sussex Bead Fair
Sunday 22nd March
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Alfriston Village Hall, The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, BN26 5TL
Telephone: 01603 95127
Drop-in
Saturday 28th March
Time: 10.00am - 12.00 noon & 5.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)
Our free to attend, online monthly Drop-in's offers beaders from all around the globe, the opportunity to bead, chat and share their beading knowledge in good company.
To be sure of a place, please make your booking before 3pm on the Thursday prior to the event by clicking here.
You don't need to be a member of the Guild to enjoy this event, so why not invite a friend to join you.
Warwickshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 28th March to Sunday 29th March
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: National Agriculture Centre, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV9 2RG
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Norwich Bead Fair
Sunday 29th March
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The George Best Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2DA
Telephone: 01603 95127
April 2026
Newark Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 11th April to Sunday 12th April
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Newark Showground, Winthorpe Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Cambridge Bead Fair
Sunday 12th April
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
Telephone: 01603 95127
Chepstow Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 18th April to Sunday 19th April
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Chepstow Racecourse, St Lawrence Road, Chepstow, NP16 6BE
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
BeadsUpNorth Bead Fair
Sunday 19th April
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Haydock Race Course, Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, Merseyside. WA12 0HQ
Telephone: 01254 236 049
Website: beadsupnorth.co.uk
Windsor Bead Fair
Sunday 26th April
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Old Windsor Memorial Hall, Straight Road, Old Windsor, SL4 2RN
Telephone: 01603 95127
May 2026
2026 Beading Festival - Design Workshop with Mairi Carlton
Beadworkers Guild Members Only
Friday 8th May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
The Beadworkers Guild invite you to a day of beading as you delve into the process of design with Mairi Carton, based on our oriental theme of Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun.
As well as a fun day of beading you will also have the chance to socialise with fellow beaders during our refreshment breaks both AM and PM, plus enjoy a three course lunch.
Availability is limited for this event, so book early to avoid disappointment.
To book a place, please click here.
2026 Beading Festival - Colour Workshop with Sylvia Fairhurst
Beadworkers Guild Members Only
Friday 8th May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
The Beadworkers Guild invite you to a day of exploring colour with Sylvia Fairhurst, based on our oriental theme of Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun.
As well as a fun day of beading you will also have the chance to socialise with fellow beaders during our refreshment breaks both AM and PM, plus enjoy a three course lunch.
Availability is limited for this event, so book early to avoid disappointment.
To book a place, please click here.
2026 Beading Festival - Beadworkers Guild Members Only
Saturday 9th May
Time: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
We do love a party at The Beadworkers Guild! So, we would like to welcome you to our in-person Beading Festival, a biennial themed event, which alternates with The Great British Bead Show. The Beading Festival is a fun filled two-day (optional) event, working to a chosen theme to inspire our beadwork. If you are new to this event you will be welcomed by all and will soon become part of our beady family.
What's involved?
Working with your beading pals in one big room, you can choose to be inspired by the Japanese themed display of images, artifacts and oriental inspired beadwork, or if you prefer, you can work from our pre-prepared booklet full of patterns - kindly donated by a variety of talented bead designers. A full list of supplies required for this event will be available from March 2026.
As well as a fun day of beading you will also have the chance to socialise with your fellow beaders during our refreshment breaks both AM and PM, plus during a three course lunch.
To book a place, please click here.
Newcastle Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 9th May to Sunday 10th May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 5HP
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
2026 Beading Festival - Bead Bazaar
Sunday 10th May
Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Address: Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6JT
The Beading Festival ends with a beautiful display of members’ work, an inspiring exhibition of Annual Challenge themed competition entries and an opportunity for both members and the public to enjoy some retail therapy at our Bead Bazaar.
Entry to the Bead Bazaar is free for members and those attending the Bead Festival.
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 16th May to Sunday 17th May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Burnham Park Hall, Windsor Lane, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HR
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
New Forest Bead Fair
Saturday 16th May
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 01603 95127
Devon Bead Fair
Sunday 17th May
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Stockland Victory Hall, Stockland, Honiton, EX14 9EF
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/devon-bead-fair
Cornish Bead Fair
Saturday 23rd May
Time: 10.30 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Probus Village Hall, Barn Court, Probus, TR2 4NB
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/probus-cornish-mrbead-bead-fair
Newton Abbot Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 30th May to Sunday 31st May
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
June 2026
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