Date
Location
141 Bridgegate
Glasgow, GLG G1 5HZ
Scotland
Free Event
After a six year hiatus, FST’s Emporium is back! This two-day event will kick off with our early dialogue day where artists with works in progress can speak to venue representatives and programmers. Day two will provide one-to-one meetings and broader networking opportunities during market day.
Taking place across 27 and 28 October 2026 at The Briggait in Glasgow, Emporium 2026 is open to all and is set to be an exciting couple of days of celebration for Scottish performing arts, bringing the industry together.
Early Dialogue Day – 27 October
Early Dialogue Day (EDD) is for producing companies and artists to present work at the very early stages of creation to venues and promoters. Please note EDD is an invite only day, if you are a venue or promoter interested in attending please contact hello@scottishtheatre.org to register your interest.
A panel of experienced promoters/venues will select an exciting collection of artists/companies to present on the day. This selection will represent both established and newer voices, aiming to tour across a range of scales, genres, formats and audiences. The event will provide an opportunity for both parties to discuss artistic plans 12-24 months in advance of the production stage and for promoters/venues to feedback and express their interest.
Find out more information about our Early Dialogue Day here.
Market Day – 28 October
This larger gathering will focus on networking, information-sharing, and sector discussion.
Market Day allows artists and venues to promote and programme existing work that is available for touring within the next 6-12 months.
Market Day includes open exchange sessions, which will provide the opportunity to update delegates on future projects and plans. It also features one-to-one meetings, providing an opportunity for targeted discussions and to broaden contacts.
There will also be plenty of time for more informal networking in our themed blether zones, and to celebrate with the rest of the sector!
To get your ticket for market day click here.