Horse of the Year Show
Dates: 07 October - 11 October 2026 Venue: NEC Visit Event Website
Horse of the Year Show returns to the NEC Birmingham for five spectacular days of world-class equestrian competition, thrilling entertainment and family-friendly attractions. As one of the most prestigious events in the equestrian calendar, the show brings together top riders, outstanding horses and unforgettable performances in an action-packed programme.
Visitors can enjoy elite show jumping, breathtaking displays, the ever-popular Pony Club Games and a lively retail village featuring a wide range of equestrian equipment, clothing and lifestyle brands. Whether you're a dedicated equestrian enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable day out, Horse of the Year Show offers something for horse lovers of every age.
About NEC
In 1976, HM The Queen officially opened the NEC in Birmingham. The NEC has grown in size and notoriety and it has become one of the UK’s primary venues for event organisers, exhibitors and visitors by choice. The NEC initially housed seven exhibition halls – where as to date they house 19, and in addition to this they offer 34 conference suites and numerous outdoor spaces.
For 40 years the NEC has faced challenges, been questioned and propelled itself into exhibition industry to ensure they continue to grow and move with the times because only by doing so can they ensure their exhibitors and visitors can too. It’s an approach that is solid, and the NEC now hosts to over six million visitors and 500 exhibitions each year.
