The UK Drum Show 2025 | ACC Liverpool

24th - 25th October 2026

The UK Drum Show returns to the ACC Liverpool

Tickets available now!

This two day event is a dedicated show to champion, promote and support the fantastic community that is drummers! All abilities welcome at this family and community orientated event. There is nothing like it!

We welcomed more new drum and percussion businesses than ever before from around the world in 2025 for our guests to try and buy. For 2026 we expect our biggest display ever, with returning companies, new businesses, and some that were unable to join us for 2025.

Come and see all your favourite drum and percussion products, including worldwide launches, artist performances, clinics and lessons from the best in the business. Be sure to tell your drumming friends and be sure to follow us on our socials for the latest news!

Dates 24th & 25th October 2026

You can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Main Stage

Come and experience the very best players from around the world on the Main Stage auditorium at ACC Liverpool. Hosted by podcaster and former BBC presenter, Ollie Winiberg.

With a total of 12 acts appearing across both days, covering a variety of genres and styles, be prepared to be blown away by some of the most established names in drumming, along with hot up and coming talent.

Main Stage

Main Stage Mini

Main Stage Mini returns for 2026!

Main Stage Mini will host ages up to 12 years on 24th & 25th October from 10.40am-1.00pm.

From 1.25pm-4pm the room will host drummers aged 13-21 years.

Stay tuned for new Main Stage Mini announcements!

Main Stage Mini

Mike Dolbear Masterclasses

For most, Mike Dolbear requires no introduction, as this online pioneer and committed educator to all things drumming is at the very epicentre of the drum community. Mike will be hosting 8 artists in his Masterclass room across both days. Stay tuned for artist announcements in the lead up to the show.

Mike Dolbear Masterclasses

Mike Johnston Education Room

We’re massively excited to welcome back the incredible Mike Johnston to The UK Drum Show for 2026, as the resident host of our Education Room. This room will see Mike along with world-class drum educators, delivering lessons over the course of the weekend, giving visitors the chance to truly learn from the Pros.

Education Room