Show Info

Meet an audience of over 10,000 equine-loving consumers. Find all the information about the show, so you can enjoy a fabulous day exploring all the newest equine apparel and listen to the experts and icons giving you tips and tricks on all things equine.

The National Equine Show will take place on 28th February – 1st March at The NEC. It offers a great shopping-focused day out with interactive features, community meet-ups, and inspiring presentations from experts and equine stars. At the heart of the event are two education theatres packed with inspiration for new and existing equestrians to learn and try new things, with horse and rider inclusion, health, and wellbeing at its core.

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About the event

The show will take place at the NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT in halls 9 and 10. Opening times will be: 9am – 5pm on Saturday 28th February and 9am – 4pm Sunday 1st March 2026.

You can speak directly to our Event Director Liz Ormesher who would be happy to discuss opportunities to get involved in the Show – she can be reached at [email protected]. You can also find out more information here Get Involved – National Equine Show

We are currently recruiting for a number of roles within Raccoon Media Group. You can view all here: https://raccoonmediagroup.com/job-vacancies

If you are interested in speaking at the event we would love to hear from you – please contact [email protected]

From working with the venue, looking at ourselves and collaborating with exhibitors. But here’s the thing… Visitors’ travel is the biggest carbon emitter of each show. So we need your help. Taking the train instead of driving will reduce the emissions of your journey by around 80%. The NEC is a 5-minute walk from Birmingham International train station or 90 seconds by the free air-rail walk. If you need to drive, car share with friends and reduce your impact by 50%. There’s a great network of cycle and footpaths in the area and bike racks are near the entrance. There are also electric car charging point and more to come in the future…

The NEC has a cloakroom before you enter the Show. Visitors with a VIP Ticket will have access to a VIP Cloakroom in the VIP Lounge.

No need to book, our speaker program is included as part of your ticket and seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Yes, there will be a number of NEC-managed food stalls, and some of our exhibitors will sell packaged food items too.

We do not require ID to gain entry to the Show.

If you still have a question, please email us on [email protected]

Tickets

One entry ticket includes access to all stage sessions, show features, meet & greets (available on a first-come, first-served basis), and shopping areas. Advance tickets are £10/day and £15/weekend and on the door tickets will be £15/day and £20/weekend.

As accessible positions at venues are usually limited, we need to ensure that tickets reach the people that need them.

To help us ensure that these tickets are made available to those with these genuine needs, at checkout you will be ask you to upload a copy of one of the following:

– Copy of DLA, PIP or Adult Disability Payment entitlement letter
– Evidence of registered severely sight impaired (blind)
– CredAbility Access Card (with +1 icon)
– Copy of Attendance Allowance letter
– Recognised Assistance Dog ID card
– A current and valid blue badge
– Any other relevant documentation *

Tickets will be sent out a week before the event, bring your ticket along to the show either printed or on your mobile.

The team at See Tickets would be happy to help you with any ticket enquiries here: https://nationalequine.seetickets.com/customerservice

Getting there

HOW TO GET TO THE NEC
PARKING AT THE NEC – Parking can be booked directly through the NEC website – you can save £4 by booking in advance
VENUE FACILITIES

We allow entry to the hall any time during the day between 09:00 and 17:00 on Saturday and 09:00 and 16:00 on Sunday. Arrive before 9am on each day for a chance to be handed exclusive show gifts in the queue.

We’ve officially partnered with EventBeds™ by NuBreed Hotels to give this year’s exhibitors and attendees access to exclusive discounts at carefully selected properties near the event.

Save up to 30% versus booking direct, and fully flexible rates are available.

Due to increasing demand we recommend you book asap through the EventBeds™ booking widget below

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When planning your travel please consider your carbon footprint:

Travel on public transport or actively where possible (nearest train line is Birmingham International which brings you straight into the NEC) – save ££ by booking train/coach tickets in advance
If travelling by car then we encourage car sharing with others you know and/or potentially using car sharing apps like liftshare.com or blablacar.com – save ££ when you book NEC car park tickets in advance
Combine 1 and 2 – have you thought about connecting with local public transport and bike hire schemes – see tfwm.org.uk for bike hire and park and ride options
Carbon offsetting your travel – we are encouraging all visitors to donate £2 to offset their carbon footprint on travelling to the show

Accessibility

Yes, the venue is accessible for people with different needs. You can find out more information here: Disabled Visitors to the NEC | The NEC Birmingham but can also contact [email protected] to discuss how we can make the show as accessible as possible.

We will have a small area reserved should a visitor need a few moments away from the show floor – to find out more about this or speak to the team contact [email protected]

Only support animals are allowed inside the Hall.