Tickets for the London International Horse Show, which takes place at ExCeL London from Thursday 17 to Monday 21 December, have gone on sale.

The popular festive family show features international FEI dressage, showjumping and carriage driving alongside a range of displays and entertainment such as the Royal Kennel Club Dog Agility and the Shetland Pony Grand National.

In changes to the format, this year’s final day, Monday 21 December, will feature an extended afternoon session, which will include the CSI5* London Grand Prix, rather than a separate afternoon and evening session.

The evening performances on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday will all start slightly earlier than in previous years so they are finished by 10pm to make travel home for visitors easier. 

Make a day of it

Evening performance ticket holders are also encouraged, at no extra cost, to arrive early and enjoy the activities happening in the New Horizons Plastics London Arena as well as the shopping experience and at the Live Zone. 

All Meet and Greet sessions in the Live Zone will be ticketed this year to help manage the demand. Tickets will be free and available to book through the website for all ticket holders.

A new addition to the show this year are general show entry tickets which combine the morning and Shopping Village tickets into one ticket. This ensures visitors have access to the show and the shopping village, are able to watch the action in the New Horizons Plastics London Arena and at the Talk Horse Live Zone, and enjoy unreserved seating for the morning sessions in the International Arena. 

There are also some changes to ticket prices with Band D tickets being introduced to the Thursday afternoon and Sunday evening performances and additional third price seating being available on the North and East sides of the arena throughout the five days of the show.

‘Incredible heritage’

“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,” said Simon Brooks-Ward, show director.

“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.“

For more information and to book tickets, click here. 

Image © London International Horse Show/Rose Lewis.