As we all start putting up our new calendars for the new year, I'm sure that like me, many of you will be marking the dates of your favourite watch shows. To help you in your organisational mission, I have complied a list of all of the key watch shows, both in the UK and abroad. This list may even put a few new ones on your radar.
I'll be updating this artcile throughout the year with date confimations, new insights, and maybe even a few more shows that have slipped under my radar. Make sure to keep coming back to this list as your one-stop guide to watch shows in 2026.
You can also keep up to date with all of the latest show news on our Watch Shows and Industry News Homepage.
Watch Shows in the United Kingdom
British Watchmaker's Day
- 7th March 2026
- Lindley Hall, Westminster, London
The biggest and best that our great nation has to offer. British Watchmakers' Day is the official annual show of the British Alliance of Watch and Clock Makers and is the largest of all the shows in the UK in terms of brands and attendees. This is the number 1 show in any Biritsh Watch enthusiasts calendar.
Glasgow Watch Show
- 9th May 2026
- Hampden Park, Glasgow
The first of three shows being hosted by The Watch Collectors Club in 2026, Glasgow Watch Show is one of the only large watch shows to grace the isles of Scotland. Over 40 brands from across Europe will be exhibiting making it the best opportunity to get close to some these brands in the north of the UK.
Hands on Horology
- 13th June 2026
- Protein Studios, Shoreditch, London
Organised by the team at Oracle Time, Hands On Horology is a high-energy watch show set in a light, airy space in the heart of London. Expect a sharp line-up of independents and microbrands from all corners of the globe, with plenty to try on, chat about, and discover.
London Watch Week
- Dates TBC
- Mayfair, London
Co-Founded by Justin Hast and Tom Exton (TGE_TV), this week-long show offers a wide array of new, vintage, rare and familiar watches. Set across multiple venues in one of London's most prestigious boroughs.
WatchIt! Watch Fair
- 20th June 2026
- St. John's Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham
Hosting some of the best microbrands and independents, this show is situated right in the middle of the country.
Wheels and Watches
- Dates TBC
- Tewinbury Farm, Hertfordshire
One for the car and watch lover, this show promises a lineup of impressive cars and equally impressive watches. Hosted by 911UK in the home counties of England, this show promises fast thrills in a rural setting.
Southampton Watch Show
- 4th July 2026
- St Mary's Stadium, Southampton
Making its debut in 2026, the Southampton Watch Show promises all of the great aspects of previous shows organised by The Watch Collectors Club. Over 30 brands will be making an appearance in the port city.
Best of British Watches
- Date - TBC
- Location - The Old Ship Hotel, Brighton
Organised by the RedBar Southeast Chapter leads, this show is a small selection of British watch brands hosted along the historic seafront in Brighton.
Bristol Watch Show
- 14th November 2026
- Paintworks, Bristol
Hosted and organised by the wonderful team at Fears, the Bristol Watch Show celebrates the hub of British watch brands in the South-West of England in an intimate setting.
WatchPro Salon
- Dates TBC
- London
Combining awards with displays, panel discussions, and a jewellery quarter, Watchpro Salon offers more than most watch shows. Held in central London it becomes a centre for all enthusiasts, journalists and brand ambassadors.
Manchester Watch Show
- 7th November 2026
- The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
The third and final show of the year hosted by The Watch Collectors Club, Manchester Watch Show is the premier watch event in the north of England. Over 40 brands will be in attendance from all across the globe giving attendees an opportunity to discover
The British Weekender at Time+Tide
- Dates TBC
- Time+Tide Discovery Studio, 4 Great Portland Street, London
To round out the year the team at Time+Tide in collaboration with the Alliance open their doors to British watch brands and enthusiasts. It's a lovely celebration to end the year and look forward to the next one.
RedBar Group
- See your local Chapter's Instagram for information on dates and venues
Sometimes forgotten on lists like these, but not one to be overlooked. RedBar offers a more personal watch show experience where collectors can bring their own watches to share with enthusiasts alike. Contact your local chapter on Instagram to learn how to get involved.
Shows in the Rest of the World
Intersect New York
- 28th February 2026
- New York City, USA
A curated collection of enthusiast-owned watch brands, highlighting the passionate watch collecting community.
Watches and Wonders
- 14th - 20th April 2026
- Pal Expo, Geneva, Switzerland
Open to both press and public, Watches and Wonders is the largest watch expo in the world. Many of the biggest brands launch their new collections at the show offering attendees a first look at the year to come.
Time to Watches
- 14th - 19th April 2026
- Geneva, Switzerland
Running alongside Watches and Wonders, this show offers smaller brands an opportunity to take the stage in Switzerland. Often focusing on small independents and 'microbrands', this show is for the true watch enthusiast that looks past the hype.
Vancouver Timepiece Show
- 24th - 26th April 2026
- Vancouver, Canada
Despite having only been founded a couple of years ago, the Timepiece Show attracts over 80 watch brands and continues to grow each year. 2026 promises to be a strong year for this Canada-based event.
Windup Watch Fairs
- Dates TBC
- New York, Dallas, San Francisco, and Chicago, USA
Some of the most vibrant and energetic shows the USA has to offer, Windup Watch Fair is a must-attend for many. Attracting brands and attendees from all over the world, you are guaranteed to meet some incredible characters at these shows.
AuroChronos Watch Show
- 30th - 31st May 2026
- ADN Center, Browary Warszawskie, Warsaw, Poland
A recognition of the diversity in the watch industry, Aurochronos attracts brands both big and small. Combining the names of the strong ox and Greek god of time, this show includes a prestigious awards ceremony.
Geneva Watch Days
- 1st - 5th September 2026
- Rotonde du Mont-Blanc, Geneva, Switzerland
A watch show that nicely book ends Watches and Wonders, this is often the last show of the year where multiple big brands will announce new models. Set on the beautiful lakeshore in Geneva
Dubai Watch Week
- 18th - 22nd November 2026
- Dubai, UAE
Having seen a rapid growth in popularity in recent years, Dubai watch show has, for many, become the highlight of the calendar year. Hosted in the endless sunshine of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Watch Week offers attendees a free entry into some of the most valuable and rare watches in the world.
Minutes and Hours Austin and Charlotte
- Dates TBC
- Austin, Texas, USA and Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Offering a vast selection of brands from giants like Casio to new independents, these shows are a highlight for watch enthusiasts in the Southern United States.
Toronto Timepiece Show
- Dates TBC
- Meridian Arts Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
A watch show combined with an awards ceremony, this show celebrates the best achievements in the watch world and brings them to the Canadian audience.
Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG)
- Dates TBC
- Geneva, Switzerland
Widely regarded as the 'Oscars of Watchmaking', GPHG is the most prestigous award ceremony in the horological world.
Intersect
- Dates TBC
- Los Angeles, Charlotte, and Austin, USA
Following the New York show, three more city based shows will take place plus the Intersect Roadshow that travels across the United States.
Micro Praha
- 29th - 30th November 2026
- Fantův sál - Fantova budova, Wilsonova 300/8, Praha 2 – Vinohrady, Prague
A two-day shopping event where prospective watch buyers can find their next favourite watch from a variety of small brands. Hosted in central Europe in late November this promises to be a magical setting for an exciting watch show.
RedBar Group
- See your local Chapter's Instagram for information on dates and venues
Not just limited to the UK, RedBar Chapters can found across the globe. Having its origins in the USA, the group has a strong presence here but chapters can also be found across Europe and into Asia.
