Knit + Stitch Northern Ireland 2026 in Lisburn

Knit + Stitch Northern Ireland takes over the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn from 12 to 15 November 2026 for four days of textiles, yarn and sewing. Expect more than 100 specialist exhibitors selling fabric, yarn, sewing machines, embroidery supplies, cross-stitch kits and patterns, alongside 150+ ticketed workshops led by skilled makers for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Away from the shopping aisles, the show puts on curated textile art galleries from artists across the UK, talks, demos and catwalks on the Live Stage, and a Knit Lounge for knitting and crochet ideas. There's also a dressmaking competition with a Janome sewing machine up for grabs. Getting there is easy: the venue sits just off Sprucefield Roundabout, about 15 minutes from Belfast city centre and 90 minutes from Dublin, with 4,000+ free parking spaces and a free shuttle bus from Lisburn train station. Doors run 10:00–17:30 Thursday to Saturday and 10:00–16:00 on Sunday. The show is organised by Immediate Live, the team behind The Festival of Quilts, The Stitch Festival and Knit & Stitch London and Harrogate. After launching in Northern Ireland in 2024, the 2026 edition expects roughly 12,000 visitors over the four days.