Degree Shows 2026

It’s Degree Show season and Scotland's art schools, colleges and universities are preparing for their highly anticipated end-of-year showcases, presenting a new generation of artists and makers to the world. For all craft enthusiasts it’s the perfect opportunity to explore new ideas from emerging talents. 

As the 2026 academic year comes to a close, we are celebrating Scotland’s unique culture of craft and design, and the students, teachers, and institutions that encourage bold ideas, material exploration and conceptual thought.

Read on for our round-up of Scotland's Degree Shows taking place this month. All are free to attend, though some venues may ask you to register for a free ticket. If you aren’t able to visit in person most institutions now present an online showcase of students work that you can view via their websites. 

Ella Blow, Edinburgh College of Art 

The Edinburgh College of Art Graduate Show 2026 will run from 29 May to 5 Jun at Edinburgh College of Art Main Building, 74 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF. Open 10am-5pm, with late opening until 8pm on Thursday 4 Jun.

Visitors are welcome to explore and discover the creations of a new generation of creatives.

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Rebecca Thompson, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design presents its Art & Design Undergraduate Degree Show 2026 from 23 to 31 May. Open from 10am-4pm at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4HT. Late openings on Thursday 28 May and Saturday 30 May, 10am-8pm.

Discover and celebrate the outstanding work of DJCAD’s graduating students during this nine-day showcase of creativity.

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Degree Show 2026 at Heriot-Watt University will showcase work by undergraduate and postgraduate students across the fashion, textiles, and design programmes. Open from 23 to 30 May at the Scottish Borders Campus, Nether Rd, Galashiels, TD1 3HF. 10am-5pm, closed on Sunday.

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The Design Practice Degree Show at City of Glasgow College will run from 26 to 29 May at 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G4 0RF.

Students from across a range of disciplines come together to showcase bold, innovative work, resulting in fresh perspectives and exciting outcomes that reflect real-world creative industries.

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Eve Sinclair-McNally, Grays School of Art / Photography by Ally Thomson 

Gray's School of Art Degree Show 2026 will take place from 5 to 14 June. Open on weekdays from 10am-7.30pm and weekends from 10am-5pm at Gray's School of Art, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB10 7QD.

The Gray’s Degree Show is an annual highlight in the calendar, celebrating the talent, creativity and achievements of final year students.

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Hannah Redpath, Glasgow School of Art / Photography by Shannon Tofts

The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show 2026 will take place across several buildings in the city centre. Work by students of the School of Design, including Silversmithing & Jewellery and Textile Design, will be shown at the Reid Building, 164 Renfrew St, Glasgow, G3 6RQ. Open 29 May to 7 Jun, 10am-8pm on weekdays, 10am-6pm on the weekend.

The Glasgow School of Art is delighted to present this exhibition of work from some of the world’s leading creative graduates.

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Forth Valley College’s 2026 End of Year Art Show will open to the public on Friday 29 May at the Stirling Campus, Drip Rd, Stirling, FK8 1SE. The show will open from 10am-4pm until 5 Jun, with late opening 10am-8.30pm on 2 and 5 Jun.

The show offers members of the public, students and staff the opportunity to see work from the next generation of artists from the College’s Creative Industries Department. 

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The Chippendale International School of Furniture is a renowned furniture making and design school. Their annual Graduation Show and Sale marks the completion of a rigorous 9-month-long study programme.

The 2026 Graduate Exhibition will take place from 18-20 Jun at Myreside Grange, Gifford, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4JA. Open 10am-8pm on 18 and 19 Jun, and 10am-4pm on 20 Jun. 

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