Reptile show dates 2026

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Dates and venues are subject to change, we will do our upmost to add and keep this list as updated as possible

Major UK Reptile & Amphibian Shows (IHS & Others)

  • ​AHH / BHS Joint Conference: 21st – 22nd March 2026 @ Drayton Manor Park Hotel (Focus: Conservation/Research)

  • ​IHS Breeders Meeting (Blackpool): Sunday, 7th June 2026 @ Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool

  • ​IHS Breeders Meeting (Blackpool): Sunday, 9th August 2026 @ Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool

  • ​Doncaster Reptile Shows: 2026 dates TBC (Usually June/September/November)

​🇮🇪 Reptile Expo Ireland

https://reptileexpoireland.com/

  • ​Reptile Expo ireland: Sunday, 27th September 2026 @ SETU Arena, Waterford

​ Major European Shows

  • ​Terraria Houten (Netherlands): 8th Feb, 5th April, 7th June, 20th Sept (Snake Day), 6th Dec 2026

  • ​Terraristika Hamm (Germany): 14th March, 12th Sept, 12th Dec 2026

  • ​Verona Reptiles (Italy): 10th May 2026 (Spring Edition)

  • ​Expoterraria (Spain): Spring dates TBC, Winter projected for 13th Dec 2026

Major US Multi-City Circuits

  • ​NARBC (North American Reptile Breeders Conference):

    • ​Dallas (Arlington), TX: March 7–8, 2026 and September 19–20, 2026

    • ​Tinley Park, IL: March 14–15, 2026 and October 10–11, 2026

    • ​St. Louis, MO: November 14–15, 2026

  • ​Reptile Super Show:

    • ​Pomona, CA: January 10–11, 2026

    • ​Los Angeles, CA (@ LA Pet Fair): July 11–12, 2026

    • ​Anaheim, CA: October 3–4, 2026

  • ​ReptileExpo.com**** (Northeast):

    • ​White Plains, NY: Jan 11, April 12, July 12, and Sept 13, 2026

    • ​New Hampshire: Feb 1, April 26, June 28, and Nov 8, 2026

  • ​Repticon Highlights:

    • ​Orlando, FL: January 17–18, May 30–31, and July 25–26, 2026

    • ​Houston, TX: Jan 17–18, May 9–10, Aug 8–9, and Oct 3–4, 2026

    • ​Denver, CO: March 21–22, July 4–5, and Oct 10–11, 2026

  • The Hamburg Reptile Show ¶: One of the oldest and most famous “old school” shows. They have a very specific 2026 schedule:

    • ​Feb 21, April 25, June 20, August 8, October 17, and December 5, 2026.

  • ​Reptile Super Show (California):

    • ​Pomona, CA: January 10–11, 2026.

    • ​Costa Mesa, CA: February 21–22, 2026 (Repticon co-event).

  • ​All American Reptile & Plant Expo (AARPE): Great for bioactive fans.

    • ​Nashville, TN: March 20–22 and August 21–22, 2026.

    • ​Castle Rock (Denver), CO: April 24–26 and October 23–25, 2026.

  • ​HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Shows (Gulf Coast):

    • ​Abilene, TX: Sept 26–27, 2026.

    • ​West Monroe, LA: Oct 3–4, 2026.

    • ​Slidell, LA: Dec 12–13, 2026.

Czech Republic Major Shows

​1. Živá Exotika (Prague)

​This is the “heavyweight” of the Czech scene. It is a massive international event held at the TOP HOTEL Praha. It usually features over 700 tables.

  • ​January 17, 2026

  • ​February 7, 2026

  • ​March 7, 2026

  • ​April 11, 2026

  • ​May 16, 2026

  • ​June 13, 2026 (They continue monthly—usually on the second Saturday of the month).

​2. Terrabazar (Prague)

​One of the oldest and most traditional terrarium marketplaces in Prague. It is slightly smaller and more community-focused than Živá Exotika but excellent for local breeders.

  • ​January 24, 2026

  • ​February 21, 2026

  • ​March 21, 2026

  • ​April 25, 2026

  • ​May 30, 2026

  • ​June 27, 2026

​3. Fauna Trhy (Ostrava)

​If you are in the eastern part of the country (near the Polish border), this is a massive event covering over 5,000 m^2 of space.

  • ​February 15, 2026

  • ​March 29, 2026

  • ​April 26, 2026

  • ​May 24, 2026

​4. Special Event: Herpcon 2026 (Plzeň)

​While not a “buying” show, this is the 35th annual Herpetology and Vivarium Conference held at the Pilsen Zoo. It draws world-class speakers and serious keepers from across the globe

Italy & Southern Europe

  • ​February 1, 2026: Milano Reptiles Meeting (Busto Arsizio)

  • ​May 10, 2026: Verona Reptiles (Spring Edition)

  • ​October 11, 2026: Verona Reptiles (Autumn Edition)

  • ​December 13, 2026: Expoterraria (Granada, Spain)

Canada

​Western Canadian Reptile Expo

    • ​April 18–19, 2026

    • ​August 15–16, 2026

  • ​Canadian Reptile Expo (Mississauga, ON): January 18, 2026.

  • ​Canadian Reptile Breeders’ Expo (CRBE): September 19–20, 2026 (This is Canada’s “Daytona”).

  • ​Western Canadian Reptile Expo (Calgary, AB): August 15–16, 2026.

Major International Shows (Asia & Australia)

  • ​Exotic Reptile Expo (Tokyo, Japan): This circuit is huge.

    • ​Saitama Super Arena: March 15, 2026

    • ​Tokyo Asakusa: June 21, 2026, September 13, 2026, and December 6, 2026.

    • Australia & Asia (The “Exotic” Circuit)

      • ​VHS Reptile & Amphibian Expo (Melbourne): March 28, 2026.

      • ​Exotic Reptile Expo (Tokyo, Asakusa): June 21, September 13, and December 6, 2026.

  • ​VHS Reptile & Amphibian Expo (Melbourne, Australia):

    • ​March 28, 2026: Held at Caulfield Racecourse. This is the premier show for Australian species (and one of the few places to see rare Aussie monitors/snakes legally on display).

  • ​SOS² Reptile Expo (South Africa): * Usually held in May and October (Johannesburg). This is the biggest show on the African continent.

Germany (beyond Hamm)

    • ​Terra Ruhr (Recklinghausen): May 2026 and October 2026.

    • ​MyBotanika (Hamm): April 11 and Sept 26, 2026 (Huge for dart frog and plant keepers).

​ UK Invertebrate & Specialist Shows

  • ​Southwestern Invertebrate Show: 22nd Feb 2026 @ Taunton

  • ​Northern Invertebrate Show: 29th Mar 2026 @ Barnsley

  • ​Capital Invertebrate Show: 26th Apr 2026 @ London (Kempton Park)

  • ​BTS Exhibition (The “Big One”): 17th May 2026 @ Warwickshire Event Centre

  • ​Northwestern Invertebrate Show: 7th June 2026 @ Wigan

  • ​Western Invertebrate Show: 26th July 2026 @ Bristol

  • ​Scottish Invertebrate Show: 30th Aug 2026 @ Glasgow

  • ​Eastern Invertebrate Show: 13th Sep 2026 @ Kent

  • ​Central Invertebrate Show: 4th Oct 2026 @ Coventry

  • ​Southern Invertebrate Show: 29th Nov 2026 @ Eastleigh