Horse enthusiasts have a limited opportunity to secure complimentary entry to one of the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian events, as The National Equine Show opens its 2026 box office with an unprecedented £50,000 free ticket giveaway.

The fourth edition of The National Equine Show will return to the NEC Birmingham on 28 February–1 March 2026, offering visitors two days packed with interactive features, celebrity meet-and-greets, and demonstrations from eventing stars and popular equestrian influencers.

How to Claim Your Free Tickets

Weekend tickets worth £15 each are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors can claim up to four tickets per order by entering the code LAUNCH26 at checkout on nationalequineshow.com. Once the £50,000 allocation has been claimed, pricing will revert to early bird rates of £10 for single-day entry and £15 for weekend passes—a £5 saving compared to on-the-door prices.

What to Expect at The National Equine Show 2026

Event Director Liz Ormesher expressed her excitement about the 2026 programme: “We’re so excited to share everything we’ve been working on for the 2026 show. We have hundreds of the nation’s favourite equestrian brands joining us for two jam-packed days, two stages with busy schedules, numerous interactive features around the show, free meet and greets and more. If you’re a horse lover, this is the place to be on the weekend of 28 February–1 March 2026!”

Interactive Features and Zones

The show will feature several dedicated areas designed to engage visitors:

• The Hobby Horse Arena sponsored by Hobby Horse Adventures
• The Mindset Space with Flying Changes Mindset
• The PolyJumps Eventer Experience
• Therapy Ponies with Lunar Eclipse EFL Therapy Horses CIC
• MAAREE Sports Bra Stable, featuring The Racewood Dressage Simulator
• The Rider Wellness Zone in collaboration with EqueSoul Fitness
• Turnout Showcase with Smart Grooming

Additional features are being added regularly in the lead-up to the event.

Live Stages and Demonstrations

Two live stages will host continuous programming throughout the weekend:

The 360 Skills Theatre (sponsored by The Society of Master Saddlers) and The Saracen Horse Feeds Inspiration Stage will showcase popular equestrian influencers, eventing superstars, live demonstrations, and educational sessions covering feeding and nutrition, safety, myth-busting, and money-saving tips for horse owners.

Don’t Miss Out

“We have so much to share with you over the next few months on the lead-up to the event, including some brilliant guests this year, so rest assured that you don’t want to miss out,” added Liz Ormesher. “What’s more, if you get in quick, you have the chance to get a weekend ticket on us!”

With hundreds of equestrian brands, interactive experiences, and expert-led sessions, The National Equine Show 2026 promises to be the must-attend event for horse lovers across the UK.

For more information and to claim your free tickets, visit nationalequineshow.com.

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