UK card shows run most weekends from November 2026 to June 2027, from one-day shows in Coventry, Liverpool, Bristol and Stevenage to multi-day events at the NEC, Sandown Park and ExCeL London. Every show below links to its official ticket or venue page.
Upcoming UK card shows
Dates and times can change, so check the show's page before you travel.
Sat 7 Nov 2026 · Cardmania XL, Coventry
Coventry Building Society Arena. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sat 7 Nov 2026 · THAT! Collector Show, Derby
Reach Conference Centre, Derby. Tickets.
Sat 7 Nov 2026 · North West Card Show, Liverpool
Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kings Dock. 11am–5pm. Show details.
Sun 8 Nov 2026 · Bristol Card Convention, Bristol
The Prospect Building, 45 Feeder Road, Bristol. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sat 14 Nov 2026 · The Scotland Card Show, Edinburgh
Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston. Doors 11am. Sold out, and the organiser doesn't sell tickets on the door. Venue page.
Sat 14 Nov 2026 · Orbit Card Show, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Racecourse. From 10am. Tickets.
Sat 28 Nov 2026 · The Hertfordshire Card Show, Stevenage
Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sun 29 Nov 2026 · Manchester Card Show, Bolton
Bolton Wanderers FC stadium, Burnden Way, Horwich. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sat 5 Dec 2026 · The Card Show UK, London
Lee Valley VeloPark, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sun 6 Dec 2026 · Leeds Card Show, Leeds
Royal Armouries, Leeds. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sat 12 Dec 2026 · Liverpool Card Show, Liverpool
Aintree Racecourse. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sat 12–Sun 13 Dec 2026 · CARDiff Card Show, Cardiff
Western Leisure Centre, Cardiff. 10am Saturday to 4pm Sunday. Tickets.
Sun 13 Dec 2026 · The Card Show UK, Newcastle
St James' Park (Barrack Suite), Newcastle upon Tyne. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sun 20 Dec 2026 · THAT! Collector Show, York
York Railway Institute, York. Tickets.
Sat 2 Jan 2027 · The Card Show UK, Luton
Venue 360, Luton. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Sat 30–Sun 31 Jan 2027 · Collected Card Show, Birmingham
NEC, Birmingham. 10am–4pm both days. Tickets.
Sun 31 Jan 2027 · The Card Show UK, Colchester
Charter Hall, Colchester. 10am–4pm. Tickets.
Fri 12–Sun 14 Feb 2027 · London Card Show, Esher
Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey. Show details.
Sat 6 Mar 2027 · The Card Show UK, London
Lee Valley VeloPark, Stratford. 10am–4pm. Show calendar.
Mon 29 Mar 2027 (Easter Monday) · The Card Show UK, Newcastle
St James' Park (Barrack Suite), Newcastle upon Tyne. 10am–4pm. Show calendar.
Fri 16–Sun 18 Apr 2027 · London Card Show XL, London
ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock. Show details.
Sat 19–Sun 20 Jun 2027 · The Scotland Card Show, Glasgow
Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow. Show details.
The biggest UK card shows
London Card Show
A full-weekend show at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey, plus an XL edition at ExCeL London.
The Scotland Card Show
Held in Edinburgh in November and at the SEC in Glasgow in June. The organiser calls it Scotland's biggest trading card convention. Tickets sell out and aren't sold on the door, so buy early.
Collected Card Show
A two-day show at the NEC in Birmingham.
The Card Show UK
A touring one-day show with dates in London, Newcastle, Luton and Colchester through 2027.
What to bring to a card show
- Cash and a card. Many vendors take card, but some prefer cash, and signing sessions are often cash only.
- A price-check habit. Look up recent sold prices, not asking prices, before you pay. Check what your cards are worth.
- Sleeves, top-loaders and a rigid box for anything you buy raw.
- Your trade binder, sorted. Put your best cards in one binder with prices you've already checked.
- A ticket bought in advance. Popular shows sell out.
How to price cards at a show
Show prices are often at or above online sold prices. The best deals usually come from trading and digging through bulk. Work the floor like this:
- Walk the whole floor once before buying.
- Check sold prices for the exact card, language and grade. A Japanese print and an English print are different cards with different prices. See our guide to Japanese vs English Pokémon cards.
- Ask for a bundle price if you're buying several cards from one table.
- When selling, expect dealers to offer below market. That's their margin. Trading is often better value than cash. See how to sell Pokémon cards in the UK.
Can't get to a show?
Most shows are one-day events, and there may not be one near you every month. Between shows, sellers stream on Tilt and you bid in live auctions, with buyer protection. For shops you can visit any day, see our guide to Pokémon card shops in the UK.
FAQs
When is the next Pokémon card show in the UK?
Shows run most weekends from November 2026 to June 2027, so check the list above for the next one near you. Most have Pokémon tables, but check each show's page.
What is the biggest card show in the UK?
London Card Show (Sandown Park and ExCeL London) and The Scotland Card Show are among the largest regular UK shows. The Collected Card Show at the NEC is also a big two-day event.
How much does it cost to get into a card show?
It varies by show. The Edinburgh Scotland Card Show listed tickets at £6–£12, and the CARDiff Card Show lists tickets from free to £16.50. Check each show's ticket page.
Can you sell Pokémon cards at a card show?
Yes. You can sell or trade with vendors on the floor, but expect offers below market value. To sell from your own table, book one with the organiser early.
Do card shows take card payments?
Many vendors take card, but bring cash too. Some vendors and signing sessions are cash only.
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