Tickets are now on sale for London International Horse Show. An absolute highlight of the festive season, London International is synonymous with Christmas for equestrians.
Whether you’re heading to London’s Excel for the showjumping, showing, dressage or even just the shopping, here’s everything you need to know about the ticket options before you book.
London International Horse Show tickets
The show will run from Thursday 17 December to Monday 21 December 2026 and there are a range of tickets available across the week.
General entry
These tickets are the cheapest option and give you access to the shopping village and the free standing area for The New Horizons Plastics Arena. You also have the option upgrade to unreserved seating access for the morning session in the The New Horizons Plastics Arena.
Entry from 8am. Prices are the same for each day of the show.
Show entry: From £36.20
Unreserved seat and show entry: From £40.95
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These tickets give you all-day access to the show, shopping village and Talk Horse Live Zone, unreserved seating in the New Horizons Plastics London Arena and a reserved seat in the International Arena during your chosen session.
Ticket prices vary throughout the week, depending on which session you attend and where you sit. There are four standard pricing tiers, plus two hospitality options and a limited view option.
Ticket prices (from cheapest full view) and session highlights are as follows:
There’s nothing more exciting than London International at Christmas.
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Season tickets
Season tickets for access and a reserved seat on all five days are available for £852.95.
Meet and greet tickets
To manage high demand, the incredibly popular meet and greets at the Live Zone will be ticketed this year. Tickets will be free of charge and can be booked here by anyone with a general admission ticket. The line-up will be announced later in the year.
London International Horse Show discount code
We have an exclusive H&H discount (HHLIHS26) that gives you 25% on 2nd, 3rd and 4th tier tickets for the following performances. Follow the links and enter the code at checkout – valid from 1 May 2026.
Phoenix Club seats are a prime VIP seating option within the International Arena. You can order drinks to your seat via QR code or book a table in the Club Restaurant to enjoy behind-the scenes action.
This is where world-class sport meets luxury and style. Entertain guests in an private box and enjoy buffet or waiter‑served dining, a champagne reception or an indulgent festive afternoon tea.
Private boxes give excellent elevated views of the international area, as well as access to VIP entrances and exclusive areas for their guests. Dining and drinks options can be tailored to each package, making it the perfect way to entertain clients, colleagues, family or friends.
The London International Horse Show feels quite settled into its new home at the Excel London in the Royal Docks area of Newham, East London, where it has been held since 2021.
London International signals the start of the festival period for equestrians and is the only UK show to host all three FEI World Cup qualifiers in dressage, showjumping and driving. It takes place from 17–21 December this year.
As well as the show’s traditional favourites, such as the Shetland Pony Grand National and the Christmas finale, the show also features top-class action from across the disciplines, including The London International Showing Series, supported by Horse & Hound.
There are also an array of shops located in the retail village and plenty of food and drink outlets for you to choose from.
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