Knit + Stitch - Northern Ireland
About This Show
Knit + Stitch Northern Ireland returns to the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn from 12 to 15 November 2026. It is a craft show where visitors shop for wool, fabric and other supplies from big brands and specialist suppliers. The organiser promotes 150+ hands-on textile, sewing and craft workshops for all skill levels and exhibitors with stands covering fabric, sewing machines, yarn, embroidery supplies, cross-stitch kits and patterns. Features include textile art galleries covered by the show ticket, a Live Stage for talks, demonstrations and catwalks, a Knit Lounge for knitting and crochet, a Yarn Village of artisan yarn brands and a Craft NI stand with Northern Ireland makers. A dressmaking competition offers a Janome 5270QDC sewing machine as the prize. Tickets come as one-day, two-day, VIP and group options, with group rates from 10 tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Knit + Stitch Northern Ireland 2026?+
According to the organiser, the show runs from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 November 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RF. The organiser describes it as just off the M1, about 15 to 20 minutes from Belfast city centre.
What are the opening times?+
The organiser lists Sunday as 10:00 to 16:00 and Thursday to Saturday as opening at 10:00. Its opening hours page gives a 17:00 close for Thursday to Saturday, while its FAQ page says 17:30, so check the organiser's page for the final closing time.
What tickets are available?+
The organiser sells one-day tickets, two-day tickets, VIP packages and group bookings at a discounted group rate. It lists concessions for students, disabled visitors and visitors aged 65 and over, and says online tickets cost less than tickets bought at the door. Children under 5 do not need a ticket, and ages 5 to 18 need a child ticket. A transaction fee applies per order.
Can I swap my ticket to another day, and are carers free?+
The organiser says general admission tickets can be used on another day except Saturday, its busiest day. VIP tickets are date-specific, so swaps are not guaranteed. An essential companion for a disabled visitor can attend free; select the companion ticket when booking and bring proof of eligibility such as a PIP or DLA award letter or a valid Blue Badge.
How do I get there, and is there parking?+
The organiser offers over 4,000 free parking spaces on a first-come, first-served basis, with a dedicated disabled parking area. A free shuttle bus runs from Lisburn Railway Station, with two buses every 20 minutes. It operates from 08:30 to 17:30 Thursday to Saturday and 08:30 to 16:30 on Sunday. The organiser says Dublin is about 90 minutes by car.
What should I know before I go?+
The organiser says merchandise and workshop purchases are cashless, although some exhibitors accept cash. The venue has food and drink for sale, water refill stations, an ATM in the Eikon Hall and a cloakroom, charged at 2 pounds for coats and 3 pounds for bags. Assistance dogs are welcome, and children can attend but there is no childcare.
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