Mark your calendar: PATS 2026, the Pet and Aquatics Trade Exhibition, lands in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 27 September 2026 to 29 September 2026, ready to bring the field together once more. Drawing exhibitors and trade visitors from across the supply chain, it offers a focused environment for sourcing and business development. The annual format gives organisers time to raise the bar with every return. It is staged by Raccoon Media Group, whose experience shows in every detail of the programme. Proceedings are hosted at National Exhibition Centre, a fitting stage for an event of this scale.

Choosing Birmingham as the host city gives PATS 2026 a real sense of place. Visitors get the dual benefit of a focused professional programme and a destination worth exploring. Whether you fly in or come by rail, Birmingham is well served and easy to move around. Hotels close to the venue fill up around event dates, so booking early is wise — Birmingham is a popular destination year-round. When the badge comes off, Birmingham keeps giving — good food, local colour and sights worth the detour. Coming from further afield, you will find Birmingham a convenient entry point to the United Kingdom and the wider region.

Expect Pets, Exotic Animals, Aquatics, Pet Retail, Reptiles and Animals in abundance, presented by the brands and manufacturers shaping each of these areas. It is an efficient way to meet multiple suppliers, see products first-hand and build new trade relationships in just a few days. Networking lounges and evening socials keep conversations going beyond the sessions. The show floor sits next to BETA International 2026, held on the same dates at National Exhibition Centre.

Expect to leave with new partners, fresh leads and a better feel for the sector. If you count yourself among wholesalers, retailers and the suppliers who serve them, PATS 2026 is one to build your schedule around.

Working out the logistics? Our United Kingdom guide covers how to reach the venues and what to know before you go.