North West Guitar Show

Details of 2026 show. To be updated for 2027 when all info is available.

Now in its 28th successful year, the UK’s longest established guitar show, the North West Guitar Show, will return to Haydock Park Racecourse Exhibition Centre on Sunday 17th May 2026 from 10am to 4:00pm.

Only two minutes from junction 23 of the M6 motorway.

Building on record attendance and sales in 2025, this year’s show will be the biggest yet with more than 100 dealers and exhibitors with product to sell in four large exhibition halls. The North of England’s biggest one day guitar show.
The event brings together major retailers, distributors, manufacturers, luthiers, boutique specialists and even private collectors all with bargains in everything guitar related. It is a unique opportunity to buy, sell and trade new, vintage and second hand guitars, amps, effects and accessories and to be entertained by live music from top guitarists in the 300-seater live music hall.

Scroll down to see the full list of exhibitors.

Plus the ever popular Burst Believers vintage display with original ’58, ‘59 and ’60 Bursts and other rare guitars from the golden age.

This year the live music stage will feature The Daley Crowe Blues Band featuring Jon Crowe with Patrick James Eggle Guitars, acoustic maestro Connor Thomas with ToneWoodAmp and young, upcoming 15 year old Rock/Fusion guitar prodigy Jenson Bullen sponsored by Karl Longbottom Guitars. PLUS, Moore Guitars will present a workshop featuring three talented session players demonstrating the broad capabilities of the Moore Guitars range.
Plus a Wilkinson Pickups workshop in their own separate demo room.

Every visitor will be entered into a FREE PRIZE DRAW. The first prize is a Fairclough Guitars LP-Style model in vintage sunburst, donated by Scan Pro Audio. Plus runners-up prizes of an accessory goody bag from McCrerie Guitars and a ‘60s Vintage Boost pedal from J. Drawbridge Audio. Winners announced on the day.

The Show is sponsored by: Scan Pro Audio, Musicians’ Union, Rocker Rags, Strings & Things, L R Baggs, Mooer, Hercules Stands, Ernie Ball, ToneWoodAmp, Patrick James Eggle Guitars, Karl Longbottom Guitars and McCrerie Guitars.

A fantastic day out is guaranteed – a treat for any guitar enthusiast.

Licensed bar and refreshments available. ((Cashless payment only in cafes and bars).

FREE PARKING for all.

Admission £10 at the door. Accompanied under 12’s free. (Card payment or cash for admission.) We don’t sell tickets in advance.

Enquiries 07403 346409.
Northern Guitar Shows Ltd
Email: [email protected]