Photo: Андроник Комнин / Google MapsAll-Energy 2027 hotels near the SEC, Glasgow
All-Energy 2027 runs 12 to 13 May at SEC Glasgow, Glasgow. 13,033 attendees (2025)
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Where to stay for All-Energy 2027: the closest hotels to SEC Glasgow are in Finnieston and the SEC and Glasgow city centre, with Merchant City a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Popular areas for attendees: Finnieston and the SEC · Glasgow city centre · Merchant City · West End.
About All-Energy
All-Energy is the UK's renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference, and its organiser RX says the 2027 show runs on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 May at the SEC in Glasgow.
Developers, investors, policymakers, engineers and suppliers come for the exhibition, a Strategic Summit, show floor theatres, workshops and a Meet the Buyer programme covering offshore and onshore wind, solar, hydrogen, grids and energy storage. The 2025 edition drew 13,033 attendees, more than 270 exhibitors and over 600 speakers, according to the organiser's history page.
The show began in Aberdeen in 2001 and moved to Glasgow in 2015. The SEC sits on the north bank of the Clyde in Finnieston with its own railway station, a three minute train ride from Glasgow Central, so most visitors stay in Finnieston or the city centre. Your visitor registration comes from the organiser and is separate from your hotel booking; this page shows live rates near the SEC for your dates.
Who attends
Developers, investors, buyers, policymakers and suppliers from across renewable and low carbon energy, including wind, solar, hydrogen, grids and storage. It is a trade event and children under 16 are not admitted to the halls.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Glasgow hotels sorted by distance to the SEC, so you can compare Finnieston rooms within walking distance against city centre hotels near Glasgow Central
- Live rates pre-set to the two show days, 12 and 13 May 2027, easy to change for build-up, a single day or an extra night after the networking evening
- Free cancellation rates shown first where the hotel offers them, useful while speaker slots and Meet the Buyer meetings are still being confirmed
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote within 24 hours via our enquiry form for exhibitor and delegation teams
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 12 May to 13 May 2027
- Length
- 2 days, Wed to Thu
- Venue
- SEC Glasgow
- City
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Airport
- GLA
- Organiser
- RX
- First held
- 2001
- Sector
- Energy
Key facts (2025 edition)
- attendees
- 13,033
- exhibitors
- 270+
- speakers
- 600+
Figures published by the organiser.
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
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Hotels near SEC Glasgow for All-Energy 2027
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Tue, May 11 → Fri, May 14, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
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How do you get to All-Energy?
From the airports
- The SEC says Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 8 miles (13 km) west of the city; the organiser suggests a taxi straight to the SEC, the Airport Express Bus 500 into the city, or a hire car via the M8
- The SEC says a bus service links Glasgow Airport with Lancefield Quay, near the SEC, as well as the city centre
- Edinburgh Airport is 39 miles (63 km) from Glasgow, according to the SEC, and Glasgow Prestwick is 32 miles (51 km) southwest of the city
- From Prestwick, the SEC says trains run three times an hour on weekdays and take around 50 minutes to Glasgow Central
By train and car
- The SEC has its own station, Exhibition Centre, and says six trains an hour (around every 10 minutes) run there from Glasgow Central, departing from Platform 17 (low level)
- The SEC counts more than 20 direct trains a day from London, and direct trains from Edinburgh every 15 minutes on weekdays; if you arrive at Queen Street, walk or take a bus to Central for the onward train
- Drivers leave the M8 at junction 19 for the westbound Clydeside Expressway (A814); the SEC's main car park is the multi-storey at 10 Stobcross Road, G3 8GS, run by Glasgow City Council, with a 2 metre height limit
- The SEC warns that the Glasgow city centre Low Emission Zone may mean a charge if you drive through the centre, so check your route and vehicle first
How do you get around during All-Energy?
Getting to the show each day
- The organiser lists the venue as SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW, open 08:30 to 18:00 on Wednesday 12 May and 08:30 to 16:00 on Thursday 13 May 2027
- At Exhibition Centre station a lift takes you to street level and a covered walkway connects the station to the campus, according to the SEC
- The organiser says three bus services run to and from the campus, stopping close to the venues on Exhibition Way
- The Giant Networking Evening and Civic Reception is listed for 13 May at 18:00 in Hall 2, so keep that evening free if you are invited
Around Glasgow
- The SEC says the Glasgow Subway links 15 points across the city, and the St. Enoch stop is a few minutes' walk from Central Station for the onward train
- A hotel near Glasgow Central keeps the daily trip short, as trains to Exhibition Centre leave about every 10 minutes
- Finnieston, next to the campus, has plenty of bars and restaurants for an evening with clients after the show
- May weather in Glasgow is changeable, so pack a light waterproof for the walk between the station and the halls
Do you need a visa for All-Energy?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current UK entry rules for your passport on GOV.UK before you travel, as they change
- GOV.UK says you usually need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rather than a visa if you are from Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada or certain other countries, so use its checker to see which applies to you
- GOV.UK says each person travelling needs their own ETA, including babies and children, and warns that other websites may charge more, so apply only through GOV.UK or the official app
eVisa / visa required
- If you are not eligible for an ETA, you will normally need a UK visa such as a Standard Visitor visa before you travel
- GOV.UK lists attending trade fairs to promote your business among permitted business visitor activities, but you cannot sell things, so read the rules before you travel if you are exhibiting
- The organiser does not issue invitation letters, but after registering you can download a visa letter from the confirmation page that confirms your interest in attending; allow time for any visa application well before 12 May
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, the same one you used for your ETA or visa
- Your printed All-Energy visitor badge: the organiser says there are no badge printing facilities at the venue
- A short letter from your employer setting out the purpose of the trip if you are travelling on business, in case a Border Force officer asks
UK entry rules, fees and processing times change, so check GOV.UK or your nearest UK embassy or visa application centre before you book travel.
First time at All-Energy?
- Print your badge before you set off: the organiser says it will not provide printing facilities at the show, though badge holders are handed out on arrival
- Registration for 2027 was at the register interest stage when we checked on 8 November 2026, so sign up with the organiser to hear when visitor registration opens
- Children under 16 are not allowed in the exhibition halls, according to the organiser's FAQ
- The show floor theatres are free sessions, and the organiser publishes the Strategic Summit, theatre and workshop programmes on its website, so plan the sessions you want before you arrive
- The halls have WiFi called SEC WiFi, but the organiser warns the connection can vary when the venue is busy
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Exhibition Centre station is the closest rail stop to the halls, so a city centre hotel near Glasgow Central works almost as well as one in Finnieston
- The organiser promotes an accommodation service with Glasgow Convention Bureau; Event Escapes is independent, so compare its rates here with that offer
- Exhibitor teams staying for build-up can book an extra night either side, as the show itself is only two days
All-Energy travel FAQs
Where is All-Energy held?
All-Energy is held at SEC Glasgow in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is GLA.
When is All-Energy 2027?
The organiser lists All-Energy 2027 on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 May 2027 at the SEC, Glasgow, open 08:30 to 18:00 on the first day and 08:30 to 16:00 on the second.
Where should I stay for All-Energy?
Finnieston is next to the SEC. Glasgow city centre near Central Station is a practical alternative, as trains to the SEC's own station, Exhibition Centre, leave about every 10 minutes and take three minutes. Merchant City and the West End are also within easy reach.
How do I get to the SEC from Glasgow Airport?
The SEC says Glasgow Airport is 8 miles west of the city. The organiser suggests a taxi directly to the SEC, the Airport Express Bus 500 into the city, or a hire car via the M8.
Can I bring children to All-Energy?
No. The organiser says children under 16 are not allowed in the exhibition halls.
Does All-Energy provide visa invitation letters?
The organiser says it does not issue letters of invitation for visits. Once you register, you can download a visa letter from the confirmation page, but it only confirms your interest in attending and is not an official invitation.
Does All-Energy have an official hotel partner?
The organiser's venue and travel page promotes accommodation booked through Glasgow Convention Bureau. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with All-Energy or RX; we show live rates across many hotels near the SEC so you can compare.
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