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ClothesCycle, Europe's largest thrift event, is coming back to Edinburgh on Sunday 18th October 2026, and trust us, this is not your average day out...🎪✨ WELCOME TO EUROPES BIGGEST THRIFT FESTIVAL ✨🎪
Clothes Cycle is NOT your average market… it’s a huge immersive thrifting experience designed to feel more like a fashion festival, treasure hunt and day out all rolled into one 💥🪩👕🎶
Spread across 25,000+ square feet, expect:
🛍️ 100+ curated sellers
💎 luxury vintage & rare archive pieces
🧺 £2 bargain buckets
👖 menswear, womenswear & gender-neutral fashion
🫶 inclusive sizing & plus-size sellers
🎧 live DJs & music all day
🍔 street food, coffee & bars
✨ free clothes swap
🧵 free alterations
💅 nails, tooth gems, beauty & more
But that’s just the beginning…
Every Clothes Cycle event is packed with surprise activations, interactive sponsor spaces, community games, pop-ups, giveaways and immersive experiences designed to make the whole day feel electric ⚡🎡🎟️
Think:
🎯 spin-to-win games
🎁 freebies, tote bags & goodies
🎪 themed installations & photo moments
🎉 VIP gift bags
🪩 hidden surprises around the venue
🤝 community activities
🎤 live content & interviews
💫 exclusive one-off experiences unique to each city
No two Clothes Cycle events are ever the same - every seller, activation and experience changes from event to event, making each one feel completely unique.
Whether you’re hunting for your dream designer piece, filling a tote for under £20, meeting likeminded people or just coming for the atmosphere… you can genuinely spend HOURS here.
It’s chaotic in the best way possible. A thrifting circus. A sustainable fashion playground. The ultimate day out for vintage lovers, bargain hunters and anyone obsessed with fashion, creativity and discovering one-off finds 🛒✨
Tickets
*DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, TICKETS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR*
Carers & Children 12 and under go free
NO DOGS ALLOWED
ALL SELLERS ACCEPT CASH + CARD
GETTING HERE
The venue is easily accessible via public transport and is located a 25 min walk away from Edinburgh Waverly train station. The venue is a 8 min direct bus ride from the train station: jump on the 26 or 44 bus at Waterloo place and hop off at Meadowbank stadium.
Alternatively, there is a large pay and display car park onsite.
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Event venue
Meadowbank Sports Centre, 139 London Rd,Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tickets
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