Showcase 2026 returns to the RDS this month

Almost 400 exhibitors are taking part in the expo, which is Ireland’s largest international trade show. 105 brands will exhibit for the first time and 280 brands will return to the show, bringing together hundreds of Ireland’s leading designers, makers and creative brands in one place. 3,350 buyers from Europe, America, Canada and the Middle East will make their way to Dublin for the event.

Model wears Hat (Wendy Louise Designs), Claddagh earrings (Don’t Kill My Vibe), Bright Pink Knit Jumper (Rossan Knitwear), Silk scarf and Hand-Painted Full Skirt (Caroline Duffy Designs).

This year’s theme is ‘Making Irish Stories’, which celebrates the depth, diversity and cultural power of Irish craft and design. Analysis from Showcase 2025 estimated that the value of orders placed at the show or planned as a result of the show exceeded €32m. This independent research also shows that the orders generated by buyers to the event since 2015 have grown at an average rate of 18% year on year.