PATS 2026 unveils exciting new visitor attractions
PATS 2026 is set to deliver its biggest show yet, with new features offering retailers fresh inspiration, practical insight and valuable networking opportunities.
The Pet & Aquatics Trade Show returns to NEC Birmingham from 27–29 September, featuring more than 425 exhibitors and over 600 brands.
New attraction Animal Encounters, delivered with Animal Teach, will provide expert-led education, practical knowledge and close-up animal experiences throughout the show.
Zoologist Naomi Ennis and the Animal Teach team will lead sessions, with participating animals selected following individual health and behaviour checks to ensure high welfare standards.
Aquascaping with George Farmer will showcase live demonstrations from the internationally recognised aquascaper, author and educator, highlighting opportunities for retailers in this growing specialist sector.
Coffee & Connect will offer informal networking alongside market insight, with contributions from a market analyst, brand founder and major retail buyer.
The show's first International Pavilion will showcase companies, brands, products and innovations from international markets, reflecting PATS' growing global reputation.
The Grooming Zone will introduce new retailer sessions delivered with the British Isles Grooming Association, covering product knowledge, customer conversations and effective grooming range sales.
PATS will again be co-located with BETA International on 27–28 September, with single registration giving visitors access to both leading trade exhibitions.
Visitor registration is open at https://bit.ly/4aLE1Hp with free admission available to qualifying trade professionals. For more information about PATS 2026, including a full list of exhibitors, visit www.patshow.co.uk