COLLECT//PLAY
The Interactive Collector & Culture Show
You don’t just attend. You collect it.
Cards · Gaming · Art · Makers · Collectibles · Live Challenges
- Target dates: 19–20 December 2026
- Venue to be announced (Scotland)
- 500 spaces per day
What is COLLECT//PLAY?
A curated collector and culture show targeting 19–20 December 2026 in Scotland — cards, gaming, art, makers, collectibles and live challenges under one roof, with the whole venue turned into something you can play.
How the Passport works
COLLECT//PLAY is powered by the Wheelside Passport system. Visitors use their phone to collect vendor cards, discover hidden Easter Eggs, join Flash Challenges, earn digital badges and follow live progress across the event.
The aim is to make the whole venue playable, not just walkable.
What’s included
- Scan participating vendors
- Build a digital event collection
- Find hidden Easter Eggs
- Join timed Flash Challenges
- Unlock badges
- Appear on optional leaderboards
- Compete for prizes
Flash Challenges
Short, timed challenges announced live during the show. Complete one before the clock runs out to earn a digital badge.
Hidden Easter Eggs
Hidden cards are placed around the venue. Find them, scan them and add them to your Passport.
Vendor collecting
Every participating vendor has a collectible card in the Passport. Scan to collect — no purchase needed.
Prizes and sponsors
Prizes and sponsors will be announced closer to the event. Sponsor enquiries are open.
Sponsor enquiriesTarget dates and capacity
- Saturday 19 December 2026 · 9:00am–6:00pm · 500 spaces
- Sunday 20 December 2026 · 9:00am–6:00pm · 500 spaces
Tickets and event updates
Tickets coming soon. Ticket pricing to be confirmed. Register for updates to hear when tickets and the venue are announced.
Register for updatesVendor applications
Vendor applications and sponsor enquiries are open.
Apply to exhibitFrequently asked questions
What is COLLECT//PLAY?
An interactive collector and culture show for cards, gaming, art, makers, collectibles and live challenges, powered by the Wheelside Passport.
Is the venue confirmed?
Not yet. The venue will be announced — register for updates to hear first.
When is COLLECT//PLAY?
We are targeting Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2026, 9:00am–6:00pm each day.
How does the Wheelside Passport work?
On your phone you scan participating vendors, find hidden Easter Eggs and join Flash Challenges to build a digital collection and earn badges.
Do I need to buy from vendors to collect?
No. Collecting vendor cards does not require a purchase.
Are tickets on sale?
Not yet. Tickets are coming soon and ticket pricing is to be confirmed.
Can vendors apply?
Yes. Vendor applications and sponsor enquiries are open on the COLLECT//PLAY website.
What are Flash Challenges?
Short, timed challenges announced during the show. Complete one in time to earn a digital badge.
What are Easter Eggs?
Hidden cards placed around the venue. Find and scan them to add them to your Passport.
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