Making Irish Stories
Ireland’s Creative Expo
image: Linda Wilson Knitwear, Kybalion Jewellery.
Join us at Dublin’s RDS for Showcase
2026 where you’ll discover a vibrant array of unique Irish products and the stories behind them.
Step into our world of creativity and craftsmanship - of experienced brands, talented makers and standout products across Home & Gift, Fashion, Jewellery and Wellness.
We’ve been connecting Irish brands with buyers for over 50 years – visit us in January 2026 to be surprised and inspired by what we have on show.
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Visit Showcase 2026
• Unlock the latest retail trends
• Discover authentic handmade products for your customers
• Connect directly with talented designers and makers
• Source premium, design-led products
• Make choosing easy with our curated product edits
• Network with your industry peers
• Find inspiration at our live events stage
• Celebrate excellence through our annual Showcase Awards
• Visit Dublin city and its ‘world’s coolest’ neighbourhoods
Above photo: Melissa Curry.
Home & Gift
From classic charm to contemporary cool, discover the best Irish products at Showcase.
Make the RDS your one-stop destination in January for exceptional Irish homeware and giftware where tradition meets innovation at every turn.
Explore an inspiring variety of products including glassware, textiles, tabletop, lighting, objets d’art, handmade candles and vibrant prints – all under one roof.
Previous image: Nicholas Mosse Pottery.
Above photo: (left to right) Hanna’s Bees, Cowfield Design, Donal Cleary Fine Furniture.
Whether you’re seeking the timeless and traditional or trend-led design you’ll find it at Showcase 2026.
Fashion
Discover the richness of Irish fashion at Showcase 2026 where emerging talent meets established names in a celebration of quality, craft and creativity.
Discover new collections from traditional family-run brands alongside cutting-edge designs by Ireland’s next-gen designers.
Meet with fashion suppliers who are driven by a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, competitiveness and ethical practices.
Wrap up your next season’s buy in premium heritage fabrics such Irish tweed, wool and linen.
Previous image: George Horn Gloves.
Above photo: (left to right) Mucros Weavers, Ted 1942, Wendy Louise Designs.
Jewellery
Discover sparkling Irish craftsmanship at Showcase 2026.
Whether you’re looking for the traditional Irish motifs that are enjoying a cultural revival or slick contemporary designs, there is something to suit every customer at Showcase.
From future heirlooms wrought in precious metals to fun and affordable designs we’ve something to suit all budgets.
From diamonds and gold to polymer clay you’ll find pieces your customers will love whatever their perspective or personal style.
Previous image: Gallardo & Blaine.
Above photo: (left to right) Culu Design, Exotic Silver, Kybalion Jewellery.
Wellbeing
Visit Showcase 2026 to discover a curated selection of Irish wellness and beauty brands that your customers will love.
From sustainable skincare and eco-conscious sleep aids to room sprays and soothing candles, Showcase 2026 offers a myriad of effective and affordable products that are science-backed and crafted with care. With the industry embracing the trend towards natural and sustainable ingredients many of the products harness the power of the Irish landscape - from hand-harvested seaweed and goats milk to foraged wild herbs and Atlantic sea salt.
Previous image: The Nature of Things. Above photo: (left to right) Íon Candle Co.,
Beyond the Ferns, Pamalam.
Visit Dublin
With the RDS just minutes from the heart of Dublin, take time to explore all that this modern, vibrant city has to offer.
Discover what’s trending by checking out the street style and the city’s young designer scene, visit our beautifully curated boutiques or drop into one of the independent shops championing Irish design.
Be inspired by a visit to one of our free museums and art galleries or visit one of our buzzing urban villages - frequently voted some of the world’s coolest by Time Out magazine.
From ancient history to contemporary culture Dublin city has everything on your doorstep.
Value of sales generated at the 2025 show.
Our show has a 98% visitor satisfaction rate.
95% of overall visitors will return in 2026.
83% of visitors in 2025 were repeat visitors.
96% of international visitors plan to return in 2026.
Showcase consistently surpasses global exhibition KPI’s in visitor and exhibitor satisfaction as calculated across 2,700+ shows worldwide.
What the visitors say:
Amanda Kiely, owner of Garage Monkey Design:
A great opportunity to get new ideas and products which, otherwise, I wasn’t aware of.
David Welliver, Managing Officer of The Celtic Ranch: Very well organisedit’s easy to find everything.
Francesca Salomone, Brand Strategist at Armonica Studio:
I had a great trip and saw lots of high-quality giftware.
Daire Heffernan, General Manager of Discover Limerick:
Worth visiting for year-on-year trends.
Elaine Schmitz, Buyer:
Good opportunity to network with local brands. Good energy with exhibitors.
Theresa Palmer, Owner of Out of Ireland: Excellent show year after year.
What the exhibitors say:
Emmet Bossonet, Founder of Kopper Kreation:
A very important event for connecting with existing buyers and nurturing relationships with new buyers and stores.
I love the possibility of meeting a commercial client that I hadn’t expected. There is a wealth of talent and craft at the show that drives my own creativity.
Maeve Pudney, Founder of Outcrop:
We had an amazing show in 2025. Sustainability is the ethos behind all our designs and the buyers have really responded well to our new product designs.
Pearse Caulfield, Caulfield Country Boards:
Showcase is great for meeting existing clients and making new contacts as well as making lots of international progress.
Lorraine Fletcher, Lorraine Fletcher Art:
Showcase 2025 was a very positive experience for me. I met some new stockists and touched base with some existing ones. It’s nice to meet, greet and have a chat with customers.
Having exhibited at Showcase for the past 12 years, it was great to see international buyers back and to break new ground in the US and UK markets.
Showcase is a great opportunity to launch new products and to set your business up for the year ahead.
Join us on 18-20 January 2026 at the RDS, Dublin, Ireland
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Presented by Design & Crafts Council Ireland and supported by Enterprise Ireland, Showcase benefits from extensive international promotion through a global network of overseas offices and Local Enterprise Offices across Ireland. The event features over 400 Irish brands, including exciting emerging businesses nurtured by their Local Enterprise Offices. Please note, Showcase is exclusively for trade visitors.
Design.
Photo: Linda Wilson Knitwear, Culu