Where To Find Job Fairs In 2026: From London And Manchester To Bristol and York

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News • October 2nd, 2025

Thinking about 2026 might feel like looking into a far-off future, but for anyone running a business, it's practically around the corner. Getting recruitment plans sorted early is one of those clever moves that pays off big time. Imagine having all your hiring events for the year lined up before it even begins. That's the idea behind the newly released schedule of job fairs.

Companies that get organised now can snap up an Early Bird discount, but only if they book before 8 October 2025. It's a chance to secure the best locations at better prices, making sure the search for new talent in 2026 gets off to a flying start.

Get ahead of the game for 2026

Planning recruitment isn't just about posting an ad online and hoping for the best. Face-to-face events are making a huge comeback. They offer a chance to actually meet people, have a proper chat, and see if they'd be a good fit. It works both ways, too; potential employees get a real feel for a company's vibe. The 2026 dates for job fairs are spread right across the country, from major cities to smaller towns, and are often held in pretty cool places.

Think about setting up a stand in a famous football stadium or a well-known city landmark. It adds a bit of excitement to the day. Booking early means getting the pick of the bunch, whether that's a spot in bustling London or a key location in a regional hub.

Your A-Z guide to 2026 job fairs

The list of events is massive, covering nearly every corner of the UK. From Barnsley to York, there's a job fair happening somewhere nearby. Here's a look at some of the locations and dates to pop in the calendar. Events from Barnsley to Crawley: The year kicks off with a huge number of events across the country. There are multiple dates in Birmingham, including one at Villa Park on 8 October 2025 and several more at St Andrews Stadium throughout 2026.

The sunny south coast is covered with events in Bournemouth and Brighton. Over in the west, Bristol has fairs at both Ashton Gate Stadium and Bristol Pavilion. And for those in Wales, the Cardiff City Stadium will be hosting four separate events.

Barnsley - 24/02/26 @ Oakwell Stadium
Basingstoke - 23/06/26 @ Apollo Hotel
Belfast - 09/09/26 @ Affidea Stadium
Bedford - 14/04/26 @ Bedford Corn Exchange
Birmingham - 08/10/25 @ Villa Park
Birmingham - 30/01/26, 04/03/26 (Evening), 17/04/26, 07/08/26, 06/11/26 @ St Andrews Stadium
Blackburn - 22/05/26 @ Ewood Park
Blackpool - 07/11/25, 03/07/26 @ Bloomfield Road Stadium
Bolton - 08/05/26, 14/10/26 @ Toughsheet Community Stadium
Bournemouth - 28/01/26, 03/06/26 @ Bournemouth Pavilion
Bradford - 03/06/26 @ University of Bradford Stadium
Brighton - 17/10/25 @ Amex Stadium
Brighton - 25/02/26, 10/06/26, 21/10/26 @ Brighton Centre
Bristol - 24/10/25 @ Ashton Gate Stadium
Bristol - 23/01/26, 13/05/26, 07/10/26 @ Bristol Pavilion
Burnley - 22/07/26 @ Turf Moor
Cambridge - 24/04/26 @ Hilton Cambridge Centre
Canterbury - 19/05/26 @ Spitfire Cricket Ground
Cardiff - 21/11/25, 04/03/26, 01/07/26, 18/11/26 @ Cardiff City Stadium
Carlisle - 18/06/26 @ Crown & Mitre Hotel
Chelmsford - 07/07/26 @ Chelmsford City FC
Cheltenham - 06/05/26 @ Cheltenham Racecourse
Chester - 30/04/26 @ Chester Town Hall
Chesterfield - 19/08/26 @ SMH Group Stadium
Colchester - 22/10/25 @ JobServe Community Stadium
Colchester - 06/02/26, 17/04/26 (Evening), 10/06/26, 23/10/26 @ Colchester Town Hall
Coventry - 24/10/25, 27/03/26, 17/07/26, 27/11/26 @ CBS Arena
Crawley - 30/01/26, 06/05/26, 09/10/26 @ K2 Crawley

From Derby to Loughborough

The schedule continues with events spanning the Midlands, the North, and Scotland. Derby's Pride Park Stadiu* is set to host three fairs, while Edinburgh has two key dates at Tynecastle Park. The capital is, of course, a major focus. There are multiple London events across different boroughs, from Charlton to Twickenham, ensuring businesses all over the city have an opportunity to connect with local talent. This wide range of 2026 dates makes it easier than ever to plan a recruitment strategy.

Crewe - 27/01/26 @ Mornflake Stadium
Derby - 10/10/25, 27/03/26, 04/09/26 @ Pride Park Stadium
Doncaster - 28/11/25, 24/04/26, 11/09/26 @ Eco Power Stadium
Edinburgh - 13/05/26, 07/10/26 @ Tynecastle Park
Exeter - 18/03/26, 18/09/26 @ Sandy Park
Glasgow - 13/03/26, 18/09/26 @ Royal Concert Hall
Gloucester - 03/10/25, 06/02/26, 25/09/26 @ Kingsholm Stadium
Great Yarmouth - 05/11/25, 17/03/26, 26/11/26 (Evening) @ Town Hall
High Wycombe - 05/02/26 @ Adams Park
Huddersfield - 15/07/26 @ Accu Stadium
Hull - 11/02/26 (Evening), 15/04/26, 21/10/26 @ MKM Stadium
Ipswich - 14/11/25, 28/01/26 (Evening), 18/03/26, 16/10/26 @ Portman Road Stadium
Leeds - 27/11/25, 04/03/26, 15/07/26, 20/11/26 @ First Direct Arena
Leicester - 26/11/25, 18/03/26, 24/06/26, 19/08/26 (Evening), 25/11/26 @ The Venue @ DMU
Lincoln - 19/06/26 @ DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln
Liverpool - 04/02/26, 22/05/26, 18/11/26 @ Anfield Stadium
London Charlton - 07/11/25, 24/06/26, 25/11/26 @ The Valley
London Croydon - 29/04/26, 16/09/26 @ Selhurst Park
London Oval - 15/05/26 @ Kia Oval
London Twickenham - 27/02/26, 17/07/26, 14/10/26 (Evening) @ Allianz Stadium
Loughborough - 01/09/26 @ Loughborough Town Hall

Covering Manchester to Swansea

The northern powerhouse of Manchester features heavily, with a 2025 date at Old Trafford Stadium followed by four events in 2026 at the Bridgewater Hall. Other key northern cities like Newcastle and Sheffield also have a packed schedule. Further south, towns like Northampton, Oxford, and Reading are on the map, providing opportunities outside the biggest cities. And over in Wales, Swansea has two events planned for the year at the Swansea.com Stadium:

Luton - 20/03/26, 26/08/26 @ Venue 360
Manchester - 10/10/25 @ Old Trafford Stadium
Manchester - 23/01/26, 24/04/26, 31/07/26, 13/11/26 @ Bridgewater Hall
Middlesbrough - 26/06/26 @ Riverside Stadium
Milton Keynes - 24/04/26, 16/09/26 @ Kents Hill Park
Newcastle - 22/10/25, 06/02/26, 05/06/26, 23/10/26 @ St James Park
Newport - 08/07/26 @ Rodney Parade
Northampton - 17/06/26 @ Northampton Guildhall
Norwich - 08/10/25, 21/01/26, 15/04/26, 05/06/26 (Evening), 12/08/26, 11/11/26 @ The Forum
Nottingham - 17/10/25, 30/01/26, 06/05/26, 11/09/26 (Evening), 06/11/26 @ Motorpoint Arena
Oxford - 12/11/25, 11/02/26, 01/07/26, 18/11/26 @ Oxford Town Hall
Peterborough - 21/11/25, 27/02/26, 01/05/26 (Evening), 10/07/26, 16/10/26 @ Weston Homes Stadium
Plymouth - 22/04/26, 30/09/26 @ Home Park Stadium
Portsmouth - 29/07/26 @ Fratton Park Stadium
Preston - 13/03/26, 30/09/26 @ Deepdale Stadium
Reading - 13/05/26 @ Reading Town Hall
Rotherham - 12/05/26 @ AESSEAL New York Stadium
Scunthorpe - 20/08/26 @ Attis Arena
Sheffield - 12/11/25, 11/03/26, 24/07/26, 27/11/26 @ Bramall Lane Stadium
Slough - 15/09/26 @ Copthorne Hotel
Southampton - 26/11/25, 27/03/26, 11/11/26 @ St Marys Stadium
Southend - 20/05/26 @ Park Inn by Radisson Palace
Stevenage - 29/09/26 @ Lamex Stadium
Stockport - 15/10/26 @ Edgeley Park
Stoke - 13/02/26, 10/06/26, 29/07/26 (Evening), 23/09/26 @ Bet365 Stadium
Sunderland - 19/11/25, 29/04/26, 13/11/26 @ Stadium of Light
Swansea - 20/05/26, 09/10/26 @ Swansea.com Stadium

Wrapping up the year from Telford to York

The final stretch of the alphabet doesn't slow down. From Telford to Wolverhampton, the West Midlands is well represented. The list concludes with important events in places like Wrexham and York, ensuring that no matter where a business is based, there is likely a job fair within reach. These final 2026 dates round out a comprehensive schedule designed to connect employers with job seekers across the entire UK.

Swindon - 17/06/26 @ County Ground Stadium
Telford & Shrewsbury - 19/11/25, 06/03/26, 08/07/26, 20/11/26 @ Mercure Telford Centre Hotel
Walsall - 26/03/26 @ Bescot Stadium
Warrington - 20/10/26 @ Halliwell Jones Stadium
Watford - 23/07/26 @ Vicarage Road
West Brom - 22/05/26 @ The Hawthorns
Wigan - 24/06/26 @ The Brick Community Stadium
Wolverhampton - 05/11/25, 13/02/26, 19/06/26, 02/10/26 @ Molineux Stadium
Worcester - 12/06/26 @ Sixways Stadium
Wrexham - 12/11/26 @ Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham
Yeovil - 24/11/26 @ Huish Park
York - 15/05/26 @ LNER Community Stadium

For businesses looking to make the most of these opportunities, the message is simple: plan ahead. Getting bookings in before the 8 October 2025 deadline is the only way to get the Early Bird discount. To find out more, reaching out to the organisers is the best way to get all the details.