Tickets for this year’s London International Horse Show, the premier Christmas equestrian event – Thursday 17 to Monday 21, December at ExCeL London, go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 30 April 2026. Visitors are advised to book early to ensure they don’t miss out on their favourite seats and performances. The box office link is HERE

Regarded as one of the most entertaining family events of the festive season, London offers wall-to-wall equestrian talent, with top level international FEI Dressage, Jumping, Driving, on offer, alongside the Show’s magical displays and entertainment.

Some of the highlights across the Show include The LeMieux Puissance, The FEI Dressage World Cup™, The CSI5* Six Bar, Agria Super Sunday featuring The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ presented By Agria and FEI Driving World Cup™ and The CSI5* London Grand Prix.

A full schedule of the London International Showing Series supported by Horse and Hound, Masterclasses, Royal Kennel Club Dog Agility and performances from the Shetland Pony Grand National, will be available later in the year.

New for 2026:

More Great Value Performances  
Organisers have introduced great value Band D pricing for TWO performances in the International Arena – Thursday Afternoon (148cm Jumping and Dressage Grand Prix) and Sunday Evening (CSI5* Jumping and the FEI Driving World Cup™ first round). Tickets for these performances are available from £41.95 for an Adult, and £32.20 for a Concession (includes £2.95 booking fee).

Third Price With A View  
A new addition to the grandstand this year means that there will be some additional, 3rd price seating available on the North and East sides of the arena.

Magic Monday
Monday 21st will feature one bumper extended afternoon performance, enabling visitors to enjoy a single longer performance featuring the prestigious CSI5* London Grand Prix on the final day.

New General Show Entry Tickets
Organisers have combined the previous Morning and Shopping Village tickets into one incredible value ticket, which now offers access to the Show, Shopping Village, Viewing for the New Horizons Plastics London Arena, Talk Horse Live Zone, and the unreserved seating for the Morning Sessions in the International Arena.

New Horizons Plastics London Arena
The New Horizons Plastics London Arena hosts the London International Showing Series supported by Horse & Hound, Masterclasses, and some Royal Kennel Club Dog Agility classes. For 2026, all seating will be unreserved and will also include unreserved seating for the Morning Session in the International Arena. Tickets will also include access to the Show, Shopping Village and Live Zone.

Make a Day of it
Evening performance ticket holders are encouraged, at no additional cost, to come early and enjoy all of the activity in the New Horizons Plastics London Arena, the Shopping and the Live Zone, prior to watching their evening performance.

Greater Phoenix Club Seat Choice
Visitors will now have the option to select their Phoenix Club seat on the seating plan when booking through the Show Box Office, allowing for a more personalised experience.

Private Hospitality Boxes – the ultimate Christmas treat
Brand new for 2026, all Hospitality Boxes are now available to book through the Show Box Office. Guests can select the exact Private Hospitality Box they desire, choose from a plated or buffet-style menu and then have the option to pay in full or via payment plan. Extra guests can be added later by logging back in.

Meet and Greets Now Ticketed   
To manage high demand, the incredibly popular Meet and Greets on the Live Zone will be ticketed for 2026. Tickets will be FREE of charge and available to book through the website for all ticket holders including those with a  General Show Entry ticket. For some Meet and Greets priority will be given to International Arena bookers. The exciting Live Zone line-up will be announced later in the year.

And So To Bed…
This year the start times of all evening performances (Thursday – Sunday) have been shifted forward slightly with a planned 10pm finish to make travel home easier and ensure that visitors can take advantage of the fast and efficient Elizabeth Line’s cross-London connectivity.

Simon Brooks-Ward, Show Director, said: “London International has an incredible heritage. As custodians we know that it is a fixture of Christmas for many and it is vital that we include all the elements that make the show so special. To deliver the best possible experience for all our visitors we are pleased to implement the exciting new innovations, as outlined, in 2026; creating ticket options that work for everyone and improving the entire process from booking tickets through to getting home at the end of the evening. It’s set to be an outstanding Show.“

There is much to be excited about at this year’s London International, and many more announcements to be made throughout the year, including Show displays, masterclasses, official Show charity and Talk Horse Live Zone guests. A full timetable is available HERE.

To book tickets click HERE

London International Horse Show

The first International Horse Show took place in the Olympia halls in 1907. Hosting Jumping and Showing classes, the Show was patronised by royalty, high society and international guests. In its present format, the London International Horse Show was revitalised by Raymond Brooks-Ward in 1972, taking place in December where it has run annually for more than 50 years. As host of the only FEI World Cup™ Jumping, Dressage and Driving qualifiers in the UK, the Show attracts the world’s best sportsmen and women and mixes each performance with entertainment, including breathtaking international equestrian displays, the Shetland Pony Grand National, The Royal Kennel Club Dog Agility and a renowned Masterclass Series. A move to Excel London in 2021 paved the way for the launch of the Show’s second ring in 2023, the New Horizon Plastics London Arena, which hosts the prestigious Showing Championships as part of the London International Showing Series supported by Horse & Hound. Expected to welcome over 80,000 visitors, the 2026 edition of the Show will take place from 17-21 December.

At the time of publishing, Horse & Hound magazine issued a discount code HHLIHS26 that gives you 25% on 2nd, 3rd and 4th tier tickets for the following performances –

• Thursday afternoon (plus top price seats)
• Friday afternoon
• Friday evening
• Saturday evening
• Sunday evening (plus top price seats)
• Monday afternoon

Follow the links and enter the code at checkout.