Scotland’s TCG scene is buzzing this summer, and if you’re into trading cards, collectibles, or just love meeting fellow collectors, there are some fantastic events coming up across the country. Here’s a look at the biggest shows to mark on your calendar.
Aberdeen Card Show — June 7, Pittodrie Stadium
Back for another edition and even bigger than last year, the Aberdeen Card Show is shaping up to be one of the North East’s biggest events of the year. Taking place at the iconic Pittodrie Stadium, this one-day event offers something for every type of collector.
- 🕙 When: Saturday, June 7. 10am to 3pm
- 📍 Where: Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
- 💷 Cost: £5 online or at the door
- 🛍️ Vendors: 40+ tables featuring Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports cards, and more
- 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aberdeen-card-show-2025-tickets-1007413881037
Expect a bustling atmosphere, rare card finds, and the chance to connect with local collectors and vendors. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just browsing – this is one not to miss if you’re in the north.
Scotland Card Show – June 28 & 29, SEC Glasgow
The biggest show of the summer is coming to Glasgow — and it’s massive. The Scotland Card Show returns to the SEC for a two-day celebration of all things collectible cards.
- 📅 When: Saturday & Sunday, June 28 and 29. 11am to 4pm.
- 📍 Where: Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow
- 🌟 What to Expect:
- Dozens of vendors from across the UK
- Live pack openings, raffles, and giveaways
- Grading services and live card valuations
- A great mix of TCGs, sports cards, and pop culture items
- Special guests including voice actors, card artists and more
- Dozens of vendors from across the UK
- 🎟️Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotland-card-show-tickets-926534037247?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Perfect for serious collectors and curious newcomers alike, the Scotland Card Show is the ultimate hub for Scotland’s collecting community. Expect a brilliant mix of vendors, content creators, and special guests throughout the weekend.
Act fast as tickets are almost sold out! This is the trading card event of the year and you won’t want to miss it.
Other Events of Interest
If you’re into card collecting and geek culture, you might want to check out these other events happening around the same time:
Pokemania Edinburgh
- Saturday, June 7, 10am to 4pm
- Centre for Sport and Exercise, 46 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ
- Vendors selling thousands of cards, plushies and merchandise
- Tickets: https://www.pokemania.co.uk/event/edinburgh
Fantasy Con Scotland
- Saturday. June 7, 11am to 5pm
- Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley, PA1 1JF
- Expect cosplay, questing and artists selling their wares
- Note this event is over 18s only
- Tickets: https://events.liveit.io/fantasy-scotland/fantasy-con-scotland-2025/
Dumfries Comic Con
- Saturday, June 7, 10am to 4pm
- The David Keswick Athletic Centre, Marchmount, Dumfries, DG1 1PX
- Vendors will be selling pop culture goodies, get hands on with iconic movie & TV props and have your photo taken with your favourite comic hero
- Tickets: https://www.bigglasgowcomicpage.com/event/dumfries-comic-con/
Get ready for fun
It’s a brilliant time to be a TCG fan in Scotland. Whether you’re hunting down vintage singles, meeting new friends in the community or just browsing the latest set releases, these events offer something special.
We’ll be sharing more details and coverage as the shows approach and we hope to see some of you there!
📸 Planning to attend? Tag us in your event photos at @ScotlandTCG on Instagram and Twitter/X – we’d love to see what you pick up!