# Reptile show dates 2026
**URL:** https://reptilecommunity.com/t/reptile-show-dates-2026/292
**Category:** General Reptile Chat
**Created:** [January 9, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://reptilecommunity.com/t/reptile-show-dates-2026/292 "2026-01-09T18:39:43Z")
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### Author:  [@ReptileCommunity](https://reptilecommunity.com/u/ReptileCommunity)
#### Post date: [January 9, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://reptilecommunity.com/t/reptile-show-dates-2026/292/1 "2026-01-09T18:39:43Z")
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
> **[Reptile Expo Ireland](https://reptileexpoireland.com/)**
>
> Join us for Ireland's premier reptile expo! Discover exotic species & meet expert breeders.
- **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):**
- **Reptile Super Show:**
- **[ReptileExpo.com](http://ReptileExpo.com)\*\*\*\* (Northeast):**
- **Repticon Highlights:**
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- **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:
- **Reptile Super Show (California):**
- **All American Reptile & Plant Expo (AARPE):** Great for bioactive fans.
- **HERPS Exotic Reptile & Pet Shows (Gulf Coast):**
### **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**
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- 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.
- **VHS Reptile & Amphibian Expo (Melbourne, Australia):**
- **SOS² Reptile Expo (South Africa):** \* Usually held in **May and October** (Johannesburg). This is the biggest show on the African continent.
### **Germany (beyond Hamm)**
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- **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
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### Author:  [@ReptileCommunity](https://reptilecommunity.com/u/ReptileCommunity)
#### Post date: [January 17, 2026, 4:44am UTC](https://reptilecommunity.com/t/reptile-show-dates-2026/292/2 "2026-01-17T04:44:19Z")