Shopping events in Glasgow

The Barras Market

With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!

Blochairn Car Boot Sale

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at Blochairn Car Boot Sale which is held every Sunday from 6am to 3pm!

Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!

Partick Farmers Market

This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's West End twice a month!

Shawlands Farmers Market

Shawlands Farmers Market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's Southside on the first and third Saturdays each month!

Glasgow Antique, Vintage and Collectors Fair

Glasgow's largest Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair at Bellahouston Leisure Centre is a must-visit day out for treasure hunters, collectors and vintage lovers!

Bute Yard Market

Bute Yard is a food and drink hub and home to a monthly producer market which showcases the best local, artisan and craft fare on the Isle of Bute!

The Market at Loch Lomond Shores

Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday each month!

The Witches Cove Market

Whether you are a witchy beginner or a master of magic there is something for everyone at The Witches Cove Market at BAaD!

Milngavie Market

Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Milngavie Market, held on the first and third Fridays of each month in Douglas Street!

Helensburgh Market in the Square

Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Helensburgh Market in the Square, held on the second and last Saturdays of each month in Colquhoun Square!

Books at the Botanics

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

The Mugdock Market

Come along to The Mugdock Market on the third Saturday of the month for a fantastic choice of top quality food, produce, drinks, arts, crafts and artisan goods!

VIP Record Fair Glasgow Bellahouston

If you're into vinyl, CDs, music memorabilia, and serious crate digging – the VIP Record Fair at Glasgow Club Bellahouston is the must-visit event for you!

Park Lane Market

Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!

Cardonald Market

Browse a wide variety of stalls and discover something new while supporting independent traders at Cardonald Market, held on the first Saturday of each month!

Plant Sale at The Victorian Jungle

Come and browse a huge selection of houseplants of all sizes, pots, terrariums, growing supplies, dried flowers, handmade botanical and vintage goods at Fox Botanics' Victorian Jungle!

VIP Record Fair Glasgow Merchant Square

If you're into vinyl, CDs, music memorabilia, and serious crate digging – the VIP Record Fair at Glasgow's Merchant Square is the must-visit event for you!

Secondhand Wonderland

Secondhand Wonderland, a modern pre-loved market, returns to Park Lane Market, bringing high-quality second-hand goods to a real life audience!

Spring Flower Show

The Scottish Rock Garden Club are holding their annual Spring Flower Show at Baljaffray Parish Church, Bearsden on Saturday 2nd May!

Top Dogs Day Out

Get ready for a barking good time because Top Dogs is back at Loch Lomond Shores on Saturday 2nd May with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!

Fortune Works Garden Centre Open Day

ENABLE Glasgow are holding their annual Garden Centre Open Day at Fortune Works on Saturday 9th May, come along and purchase plants nurtured and products crafted by their service users!

Fresh Finds Market

Join Cathcart Baptist Church for Fresh Finds Market on 9th May where you can fill your Saturday by browsing new and nearly new clothing or even have your face painted!

Glasgow Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair

Scotland's only annual orchid show and fair returns to Glasgow for its 27th year, promising a botanical feast for the senses and a unique opportunity to buy these wonderful plants to grow at home!

Loch Lomond Shores All Around The World Market

The All Around The World Market returns to Loch Lomond Shores on 9th and 10th May, expect to find tasty street food options, tempting sweet treats and a range of authentic craft offerings!

The Glasgow Watch Show

The Watch Collectors' Club are delighted to return to Glasgow for an even bigger second show in Scotland, don't miss it at Hampden Park on Saturday 9th May!

Hong Kong Street Market

Get ready for a vibrant weekend full of flavour, culture, and celebration as the iconic Barras Market is transformed into a buzzing Hong Kong street scene on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May!

Kaiju Con - Glasgow Anime Con

Kaiju Con (formerly known as Rai Con) returns to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 16th May for a fabulous day filled with anime, manga, gaming and cosplay!

Ideal Home Show Scotland

Ideal Home Show Scotland makes a welcome return to the SEC Glasgow with a wonderland of inspiration for your home and garden between Friday 22nd and Monday 25th May!

Glasgow 2026 Festival

From Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 9th August, the Glasgow 2026 Festival, inspired by The Games, will transform the city into a summer‑long cultural showcase!

The Queen’s Park Food Festival

Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Glasgow's independent food scene when The Queen's Park Food Festival takes over Queen's Park Recreation Ground on 6th & 7th June!

Glasgow Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair

Northern Toy Fair returns to Bellahouston Leisure Centre in 2026 with their huge Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair featuring a fantastic selection of vintage, retro & new toys, models & collectables!

The Little Children’s Market Scotland - Glasgow

The Little Children's Market Scotland returns to Glasgow on Saturday 13th June with 1000's of amazing baby & children's preloved goodies up for grabs!

The Scotland Card Show

The Scotland Card Show, Scotland's Biggest Trading Card Show, is excited to welcome card collectors and players from around the world back to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June!

Tea Green Summer Market: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Join Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an unmissable summer market on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June!

Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest

Loch Lomond Shores are hosting a two day festival of fun, food, shopping and entertainment for all the family this July with the return of Summerfest!

Summer Car Boot Sale

The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre are hosting their annual Car Boot Sale in their car park on Sunday 5th July... make some spending money for the holidays or come along and pick up a bargain!

Southside Markers Market

The Southside Makers Market, being held over four days in July at SaltSpace, will showcase affordable artwork and giftable items from six local independent artists!

Sports Card Festival

Get ready for Scotland's first-ever Sports Card Festival at Hampden Park on Saturday 18th July, featuring 40 top vendors, rare cards, and amazing deals for every collector!

Merchant City Festival

Merchant City Festival is back for 2026, taking over the heart of the city this summer for two weekends as a flagship event of the Commonwealth Games Festival!

Tea Green Summer Market: The Burrell Collection

Join Tea Green at The Burrell Collection for an unmissable summer market on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August!

EPIC Comic Con Glasgow

Get ready for the EPIC Glasgow Comic Con on 26th & 27th of September, featuring hundreds of exhibitors and also meet very special guests from the worlds of film, gaming, TV and comics!

Simply Christmas

Simply Christmas returns to the SEC Glasgow between the 22nd and 25th October... it's the perfect place for creative inspiration and plenty of gift ideas you won't find on the high street!

Koyo Con - Glasgow Anime Con

Experience an unforgettable day of anime and manga magic at Koyo Con, a jam-packed extravaganza at the SEC featuring cosplay, gaming, and spooky seasonal fun tailored specifically for the fans!

Tea Green Winter Market: The Burrell Collection

Join Tea Green at The Burrell Collection this November for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!

Cocktails & Candy Canes - Ladies Lunch

Whether it be with family, friends or colleagues enjoy a spectacular Christmas afternoon of food, fizz and fun at St Vincent's Hospice Cocktails & Candy Canes Ladies Lunch!

Tea Green Winter Market: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Join Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum this December for an unmissable winter market featuring an inspiring showcase of independent creative businesses based all across Scotland!

The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!

Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!

Expect fresh produce, artisan goodies, street food, sweet treats and more — all from fantastic local and regional traders at the monthly I Love Clarkston Food Market!

Northern Toy Fair returns to Musselburgh Sports Centre in 2026 with their huge Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair featuring a fantastic selection of vintage, retro & new toys, models & collectables!

Come along to Out of the Blue Drill Hall and find just what you never knew you needed as you browse 45+ stalls packed with pre-loved items... there's something for everyone!

Support The Makers hold a regular market in Portobello Town Hall, celebrating the creativity of the talented artists, makers and designers within the local community!

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

Come along to Rosyth Community Market, Fife's largest monthly market, with a fabulous selection of stalls selling a huge variety of food, crafts and more!

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly St Andrew's Market in South Street which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

From bespoke gifts, gorgeous craft, beautiful art, unique decorations, fresh produce and delicious home baked delights, the Lanark Town Centre Market is an event not to be missed!

Discover a variety of holistic and spiritual vendors, therapists readers and speakers when the Magekal Mystekal Market returns to the Holiday Inn East Kilbride!

Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market... a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!

Come along to Kilmacolm on Saturday 25th April or Saturday 11th July for the annual Spring and Summer Plant Sales in aid of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Held on selected dates through the year at McLaren High School, Callander Toy Fair is a must visit event for any collector of toys and models!

Don't miss the Killearn Country Market, a regular craft fayre boasting bakes, woodworking, jewellery, art and more, all hand-crafted by talented makers from around Scotland!

The Record Hide bring their monthly Pop-Up Record Shop to the beautiful Bridge of Allan on the last Saturday of the month throughout 2026.