The show provides visitors with a unique opportunity to swap months of online research for two days of face-to-face expert consultations, free seminars and masterclasses, and meet over 140 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations. Topics covered include kitchens, bathrooms, home renovations, green energy, self-build, extensions, conversions, planning permission, interior design, renewable technologies, and project finance.

New for 2026

The 2026 show has two new experts presenting free seminars:

Aleksandra J Hannah, from Skela Studio, will cover the hot topic of Interior Design, sharing essential techniques to transform your home or extension. Aleksandra will show how to create cohesive design schemes including the secrets of selecting fabrics, furniture and accessories.

Marieanne Messenger, the award-winning interior architect and garden designer from Edinburgh-based Studio MA, will share the secrets of space planning. MarieAnne’s session will equip visitors with the skills needed to transform any space into a stylish sanctuary which reflects their personal style.

Mastering Energy Efficiency

With a major focus on sustainable living, the 2026 show includes:

• Home Energy Hours: Theatre presentations highlighting the latest trends in “leaner and greener” home technologies.
• The Home Energy Academy:  Get face-to-face free advice on optimising the energy in your home. Speak to one of our home energy experts for tailored advice to help you improve the efficiency of your home.

The Home Energy Academy will help visitors understand how to make the most of the energy in their home, save money on bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

Expert Advice Under One Roof

Visitors can access over 20 free seminars and masterclasses covering a range of topics including kitchen design, financial planning, and eco-living.

The Advice Centre also offers free one-to-one consultations with a panel of architects, builders, and planning professionals from the Homebuilding & Renovating team.

Whether you are planning a first-home alteration or a full-scale self-build, the show provides a comprehensive “one-stop shop” for every stage of the journey.

Event Details

• When: 9-10 May 2026
• Time: Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 10am – 4.30pm
• Where: SEC, Glasgow

To snap up two free tickets to the Show, worth up to £24*, click here.

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show will be back in Scotland later this year, when it returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh on 3-4 October 2026.

* Ticket offer expires at 3pm the day before the show. Saving based on one day ticket door price. Children 16 and under go free.