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
August 2026
Berwick Upon Tweed Bead Fair
Saturday 15th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Ancroft Village Hall, Ancroft, Northumberland, TD15 2TE
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/berwick-upon-tweed-mrbead-bead-fair
Brockenhurst Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 15th August to Sunday 16th August
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Hants, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Scottish Bead Fair
Sunday 16th August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Normandy Hotel, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Glasgow, PA4 9EJ
Telephone: 01603 95127
Meet, Mingle & Make - Chatelaines
Saturday 22nd August
Time: 8.00am - 1.00 pm & 2.00 - 7.00pm (UK time)
To be sure of a place, please make your booking before noon on Monday 17th August by clicking here
Harrogate Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 22nd August to Sunday 23rd August
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Penrith Bead Fair
Sunday 23rd August
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Stainton Village Hall, Kings Arm, Penrith, CA11 0EP
Telephone: 01603 95127
Henley Country and Craft Show
Friday 28th August to Monday 31st August
Time: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Address: Stonor Park, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HF
Telephone: 01425 272711
Drop-in
Saturday 29th August
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.
Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 29th August to Sunday 30th August
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Westgate Hall, 3 Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, CT1 2BT
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
September 2026
Warwickshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 5th September to Sunday 6th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh Park, CV8 2RG
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Essex Bead Fair
Sunday 6th September
Time: 10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Address: Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EH
Telephone: 01603 95127
The Creative Craft Show
Friday 10th September to Sunday 12th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00 pm on Sunday)
Address: Farnborough International, Farnborough, GU14 6FD
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Newark Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 12th September to Sunday 13th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
New Forest Bead Fair
Sunday 13th September
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
Telephone: 01603 95127
Cheshire Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 19th September to Sunday 20th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Nantwich Civic Hall, 4 Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
BeadsUpNorth Bead Fair
Sunday 20th September
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
The Creative Craft Show
Friday 24th September to Sunday 26th September
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Address: Westpoint Centre, Devon Showground, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Website: creativecraftshow.co.uk/exeter-2026
Essex Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 26th September to Sunday 27th September
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Marks Tey Village Hall, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EH
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Drop-in
Saturday 26th September
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.
October 2026
Newton Abbot Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show
Saturday 3rd October to Sunday 4th October
Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF
Telephone: 07712 276041
Website: rockngem.co.uk
Swindon Bead Fair
Saturday 3rd October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Purton Village Hall, 70 Station Rd, Purton, SN5 4AJ
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/swindonbeadfair
Luton Bead Fair
Sunday 4th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The Stockwood Hotel, Castle Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3SS
Telephone: 01603 95127
Website: mrbeadshop.com/pages/luton-bead-fair
Knit + Stitch Show (London)
Thursday 8th October to Sunday 11th October
Time: 10.00 am - 5.30 pm (4.30 pm on Sunday)
Address: Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY
Telephone: 020 7688 6830
Website: knitandstitchshow.co.uk/london
Cambridge Bead Fair
Sunday 18th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, CB22 7PX
Telephone: 01603 95127
The Creative Craft Show (Glasgow)
Thursday 22nd October to Sunday 25th October
Time: 10.00 am - 4.30 pm (4.00 pm on Sunday)
Address: SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
Telephone: 01425 272 711
Website: creativecraftshow.co.uk/glasgow-october-2026
Come and say hello to Mairi Carlton who will be there with a beautiful exhibition of some colourful beadwork.
Norwich Bead Fair
Sunday 25th October
Time: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm
Address: The George Best Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Newmarket Road, Norwich, NR2 2DA
Telephone: 01603 95127
Crafts4Crafters & Stitching 4 All
Thursday 29th October to Saturday 31st October
Time: 10.00 am - 4.305.00 pm
Address: The Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN
Telephone: 0117 370 3342
Drop-in
Saturday 31st October
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 31st October to Sunday 1st November
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
November 2026
Drop-in
Saturday 28th November
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.
December 2026
Drop-in
Saturday 12th December
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.