Europe’s largest Muslim festival set to return to London ahead of Ramadan 2026
Europe’s largest pre-Ramadan lifestyle event, billed by organisers as the world’s biggest Ramadan shopping festival, is set to return to London in early February, bringing together hundreds of brands, food vendors and family-focused activities in the run-up to the holy month.
The Ramadan Shopping Festival will take place at ExCeL London on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February 2026, positioning itself as a major retail and cultural gathering for Muslim communities preparing for Ramadan.
Tickets and visitor information are available via the festival’s official website.
A large-scale retail and lifestyle event
The festival is promoted as the largest of its kind in Europe, with hundreds of exhibitors expected to participate from across the UK and internationally. These include businesses operating in modest fashion, halal food, beauty, homeware, gifts, travel and lifestyle services, many of which time new launches and promotions to coincide with the pre-Ramadan period.
Organisers describe the event as a space not only for shopping, but also for community gathering and cultural exchange, reflecting the growing economic and cultural footprint of Muslim consumers in Britain and across Europe.
Food, fashion and family programming
Alongside retail stalls, the programme is expected to feature halal street food and dining areas, fashion showcases highlighting modest wear designers, and family-friendly zones aimed at children and young visitors.
Previous editions of the festival have drawn large crowds from London and other UK cities, as well as visitors travelling from elsewhere in Europe, establishing the event as a regular fixture in the capital’s pre-Ramadan calendar.
Preparing for Ramadan
With Ramadan 2026 expected to begin in the second half of February, the festival is timed to allow families to prepare for the month ahead, from clothing and gifts to household items and food essentials, while also offering a social space ahead of a period traditionally marked by reflection and worship.
Further details on opening times and ticket options can be found on the official festival website.
The return of the Ramadan Shopping Festival underscores London’s role as a key hub for large-scale Muslim cultural and commercial events, as interest in pre-Ramadan festivals continues to grow across Europe.
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