Tickets for the Glasgow Watch Show go on sale this Monday at 9AM — the first of three shows we're running in 2026. Alongside Glasgow on Saturday 9th May, we're hosting our first ever show in Southampton on 4th July, and returning to Manchester on 7th November.

Three Shows, Three Cities

This year's shows are our biggest yet. Glasgow has over 40 brands confirmed, and Manchester is shaping up to be something special too, with a number of new names joining us later in the year. Southampton has over 25 brands signed up from across Europe, and we know there are a lot of watch lovers along the South Coast who have been waiting for a show closer to home. At each show you can handle watches from brands you might only have seen online, talk directly to founders and designers, and spend a few hours with people who are just as into watches as you are.

Glasgow, 9th May — Including an Anordain Workshop Tour

The Glasgow show has something genuinely special attached to it. Anordain are opening their workshop to ticket buyers, giving a small number of visitors the chance to see their famous enamel dial process in person, as well as the assembly technicians who build every watch for both Anordain and Paulin on site in Glasgow. Tour spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to ticket buyers, so if that's something you want, don't hang around.

We're also hosting the team from the Scottish Watches podcast, who will record a live episode during the day. If you've ever been curious about how the world's largest watch podcast actually comes together, this will give you a good look behind the scenes — and they'll no doubt get the audience involved.

Over the course of the afternoon there will be talks from industry figures, including an insight into the auction world from show sponsors Lyon & Turnbull. Their experts will be present at both Glasgow and Manchester, so if you have a pre-owned or vintage watch you'd like appraised, bring it along. We'll have other speakers covering buying, selling, and collecting — useful whether you're just getting started or well into your collection.

Southampton, 4th July — Our First Show on the South Coast

Southampton is new territory for us and we're looking forward to it. With over 25 European brands already confirmed, it's going to be a great day. If you're based anywhere along the South Coast, this is the one for you.

Manchester, 7th November — Back Where It All Started

Manchester remains our flagship show, and 2025 was a huge success. We'll have more to announce on the Manchester line-up as the year progresses, but Lyon & Turnbull will be back, and the brand list is already growing.

Tickets, Timeslots, and What to Expect on the Day

We sell tickets in timed entry slots to keep things comfortable — you'll be able to see everything without fighting through a crowd. Every venue is easy to reach by public transport and has a café bar on site, so you can relax and enjoy the day.

This year we're introducing Premium Tickets at the Glasgow and Manchester shows. Premium ticket holders receive a goody bag and a complimentary drink. Children under 16 get in free when accompanied by a paying adult, and Student and Carer's tickets are available at all three shows.

Tickets for each show go on sale approximately two months before the date of the show. Glasgow tickets are on sale from Monday 16th March at 9AM. You can register your interest in Southampton and Manchester now so you don't miss the announcement.

If you have questions, or if there's a brand you think we should be inviting to our shows, let us know — we genuinely read those messages and they've shaped our line-ups in the past. You can find all our upcoming events in one place, and if you'd like early access and member benefits across everything we do, take a look at TWCC membership.