Welcome to The UK Drum Show 2024!

What's on and where?

We have created this mini mobile guide as a quick reference to this weekend’s show. You will find the QR code to this page on banners all around the venue so if you ever lose this page – you can simply scan it again to return.

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Main Stage Performances

Come and experience the very best players from around the world in The UK Drum Show main stage auditorium.


Mike Dolbear Masterclasses

Mike Dolbear returns to The UK Drum Show, this year opening up this room to a variety of international talent. The Mike Dolbear Masterclass room has a maximum of 400 visitors, and entrance to this room is free, on a first come first serve basis. *General admission ticket required*.

Saturday | Hall 3 (Upper Level)

12:00 Jared Agyekum – Young Drummer Of The Year 2024 Winner
13:30 Simon Gattringer
15:00 Giulliana Merello
16:30 Affy Green

Sunday | Hall 3 (Upper Level)

12:00 Emmanuel MD Abiola & Jedidiah Boafo
13:30 Gabi King 
15:00 Samson Jatto
16:30 Rueben Spyker


Education Room with Mike Johnston

Following his outstanding appearance at The UK Drum Show back in 2023, we’re massively excited to welcome back the incredible Mike Johnston to The UK Drum Show 2024, as the resident host of our new Education Room.

This room will see Mike along with world-class drum educators, Richard Spaven, Christin Neddens and Isac Jamba at the very top of their game, delivering lessons over the course of the weekend, giving visitors the chance to truly learn from the Pros.

Saturday | Hall 11 (Upper Level)

11:00 Richard Spaven
12:45 Christin Neddens
14.15 Mike Johnston
16.15 Isac Jamba

Sunday | Hall 11 (Upper Level)

11:00 Isac Jamba
12:45 Mike Johnston
14.15 Christin Neddens
16.15 Richard Spaven


digitalDrummer E-Drum Experience Lab

The UK Drum Show is pleased to introduce digitalDrummer E-Drum Experience Lab as part of the Experience Rooms.

As electronic drum sales explode around the world, we’re proud to partner with the only global magazine dedicated to electronic percussion, digitalDrummer, to launch the new E-Drum Experience Lab, a series of presentations, workshops and masterclasses at The UK Drum Show 2024. Come and find us in Hall 12.


Drummer’s Review Experience Room

We are pleased to announce that for the first time the team from our sister-site Drummer’s Review will be joining us at The UK Drum Show 2024 with their very own room! The expert team will be on-hand to answer any questions you might have about gear selection, equipment maintenance, recording techniques and much more as well as bringing you panel discussions with industry experts, interviews with drum building supremos, interactive workshops and much, much more.


Discover the Ultimate SABIAN Experience at the UK Drum Show!

For this year’s UK Drum Show, SABIAN is planning the ultimate cymbal experience. Guided by two of their cymbal specialists, you’ll have the opportunity to try out over 150 different models in a private room. With no distractions – just you, a kit, and the cymbals – you can truly immerse yourself in the SABIAN sound. Pre-bookings only.

Saturday | Hall 6 (Upper Level)

15 x 12 minute appointments

Sunday | Hall 6 (Upper Level)

15 x 12 minute appointments


Ludwig Musser Orchestral Room

Ludwig Musser, a revered name in the world of Orchestral Percussion, is thrilled to announce its participation in this year’s UK Drum Show, taking place on 28th – 29th September 2024. Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in the rich and varied world of Ludwig Musser’s Orchestral Percussion instruments within our dedicated Experience Room located on the first floor of the ACC Arena. This exclusive setting provides a unique opportunity for percussion enthusiasts, professional musicians, and educators to explore a broad selection of our finest instruments up close and personal.

Saturday & Sunday | Room 9 (Upper Level)


British Drum Co Experience Room

Our Lounge and Legend Series Drumsets, along with the full range of Pro Snare Drums, are on display and available for testing and demos.

Saturday | Hall 13 (Upper Level)

11:30 Si and Fraz

15:00 Si and Fraz

Sunday | Hall 13 (Upper Level)

11:30 Si and Fraz

15:00 Si and Fraz



Exhibitor Hall

Don’t forget to visit our HUGE exhibitor hall which will be filled with your favourite brands!

Just head downstairs to the Lower Level (or follow the sound of drumming!)




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The Venue

ACC Liverpool, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool
Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, L3 4FP
T: 0151 475 8888

Show Opening Times

18th – 19th Oct 2025
9am – 6pm

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