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Besides the main rooms (the main stage, Mike Dolbear Masterclass and Mike Johnston's Education Room) the show is even bigger than ever with 12 more rooms filled with experiences.
Main Stage
The renowned drummers from all corners of the globe at the main stage auditorium of The UK Drum Show.
Saturday
09:45 Greg Clark Jr
11:15 Glen Sobel
12:45 Matt Garstka
14:15 Xavier Ware
15:45 Femi Koleoso
17:15 Jay Weinberg
Sunday
10:00 Zack Graybeal (Zack Grooves)
11:15 Ash Soan
12:45 Sam Ogden
14:15 Brandon Toews
15:45 J-Rod Sullivan
17:15 Simon Phillips
Masterclasses with Mike Dolbear
Mike Dolbear returns to The UK Drum Show, this year opening up this room to a variety of international talent. For most, Mike Dolbear requires no introduction, as this online pioneer and committed educator to all things drumming is at the very epicentre of the drum community.
Saturday
12:00 Ellis Gates
13:30 Hannah Morgan
15:00 Duayne Sanford
16:30 Josh Devine
Sunday
12:00 Ben Sharp
13:30 JJ Wallace
15:00 That Swedish Drummer (CJ Hökdal)
16:30 Louise Bartle
Mike Johnston Education Room
Continuing his residency at The UK Drum Show, Mike Johnston is once again the host of the Education Room. This room will see Mike along with world-class drum educators, delivering lessons over the course of the weekend, giving visitors the chance to truly learn from the Pros.
Saturday
11:00 Mike Johnston
12:45 Richard Spaven
14:15 Carter McLean
16:15 Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander
Sunday
11:00 Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander
12:45 Mike Johnston
14:15 Richard Spaven
16:15 Carter McLean
Main Stage Mini - Sponsored by Roland
This year, every performer will play the new Roland VAD316, powered by the V31 sound module. With expressive sounds and an authentic acoustic-style playing experience, it’s a kit designed to bring out the best in every performance.
Saturday
11:05 Aidan Bello
11:30 Zack Macauley
11:55 Liam Shek
12:20 Caleb Hayes
13:00 Sukie Hall
13:25 Thomas Ockenden
13:50 Jared Farmer
14:15 Finiki Gennari
14:40 Marc Tortosa
15:05 Alex Ranaldo
15:30 Luca Stanculescu
16:00 Gemma Sofia Salvatori
Sunday
11:25 Tino Feel The Groove
11:50 Hugo Bolt
12:15 Blake Bernardo
13:00 Sam Bickmore
13:25 Isaac Ferri
13:50 Nikodem Swoboda
14:15 Aarav Dhulla
14:40 Tanay Hitesh Shah
15:05 Daniel Duckworth
15:30 Noa Davies
16:00 Jasper van Wingerde
Dream Cymbals Experience Room
Discover what makes Dream Cymbals unique, meet the artists who play them, get hands-on with a selection of cymbals and learn more about the craftsmanship behind them, including why B20 bronze produces its distinctive sound and the mystery of double-firing a cymbal.
Saturday
10:45 – Meet Andy Morris – Founder, designer and percussionist
12:00 – Paul Glover – Cymbals in Jazz
14:15 – Andy Edwards and Jim Macaulay – Prog and Punk
15:15 – Andy Morris – Making Dark Matter Cymbals
17:00 – Dream artist hang
Sunday
09:30 – Dream Gong chill with Sarah Westwood
10:30 – Lynch Radinsky – Cymbal blast
12:25 – Emre Ramanazoglu – Hoxa recording cymbals
14:15 – Dominic Greensmith – Life of Reef and beyond
Drumaoke Returns to The UK Drum Show 2026!
In association with Mapex, Paiste and Vater this is one of the show’s most popular interactive experiences, live in the heart of the exhibition floor. First launched at UKDS in 2017 by Dan Humphries and Marie Batchelder, Drumaoke gives you the chance to take the drum throne and perform alongside a live band.
The Drumeo/Alesis Learning Lab
This dedicated space offers a calm, focused environment where attendees can step away from the main show floor and dive into the world of Drumeo, powered by Alesis’s top-tier electronic drum kits.
Saturday
10:00 Dave Atkinson – Hi-Hat Foot Workout
10:15 Open Practice
11:00 Brandon Toews – Bass Drum Independence
11:30 Brandon Toews – Left Hand Independence
11:45 Open Practice
13:00 Domino Santantonio – 15 Minute Drummer
13:30 Domino Santantonio – 15 Minute Fills
14:00 Jared Falk – Funky Paradiddle Permutation (RLLR LRRL)
14:30 Jared Falk – Single Stroke Speed Workout Around The Kit
14:45 Open Practice
16:00 Kyle Radomsky – Ultimate Groove Workout
16:30 Dave Atkinson – Ultimate Bass Drum Workout
17:00 Glen Sobel – The Power of the Paradiddle
17:30 Glen Sobel – The Ultimate Herta Workout
Sunday
10:00 Dave Atkinson – Weaker Hand Workout
10:15 Open Practice
11:00 Domino Santantonio – 15 Minute Drummer
11:30 Domino Santantonio – 15 Minute Fills
11:45 Open Practice
13:00 Jared Falk – Carter Beauford Hi-Hat Workout
13:30 Jared Falk – Changing The Snare Backbeat
14:00 Ash Soan – Kick/Snare/Hat Workout 1
14:30 Ash Soan – Kick/Snare/Hat Workout 2
14:45 Open Practice
16:00 Dave Atkinson – Bass Drum Foot Workout
16:30 Kyle Radomsky – One-Handed 16th Note Workout
17:00 Zack Grooves – 15 Minute Chops Builder
17:30 Zack Grooves – 15 Minute Chops Builder
- Drumeo is sponsor of the festival -
Drum Dog Experience Room
The Drum Dog Experience Room is a dedicated space across the weekend where you can get closer to the drummers you’ve travelled to see, learn from world-class players in an intimate setting, and discover gear, technique and stories you won’t find anywhere else on the show floor.
Saturday
10:00 Clinic with Emma Taylor (Sounds Like Emma)
11:00 Interview with Jay Weinberg
12:00 Masterclass with Steve White
14:00 Interview with Simon Phillips
15:00 Masterclass with Mel Gaynor
17:00 Clinic with Joe Crabtree
Sunday
10:00 Clinic with Andrea Rapisarda
11:00 Interview with Martina Barakoska
12:00 Masterclass with Spike T. Smith
14:00 Interview with Tim ‘ Herb’ Alexander
15:00 Masterclass with Martina Barakoska
17:00 In honour of Colin Woolway
The eDrum Workshop
The eDrum Workshop is all about getting the best out of your electronic and hybrid drums. Returning to The UK Drum Show for a second year, The eDrum Workshop Experience Room provides workshops covering live sound, troubleshooting tips and pushing your electronics beyond acoustic imitation! During the afternoon drop-in sessions, experience a finely tuned live electronic drum setup and a casual chat, or if you want to pick Luke’s brain on anything eDrums, book a 10 minute 1-to-1 slot from 4pm!
Keough Drum Co Experience Room
British drum maker Keith Keough will officially launch Keough Drum Co at this year’s UK Drum Show.
Be among the first to see the new Keough Drum Co collection, including the official launch of two new snare drum families: Valatone and Plymatic. Alongside the drums will be a selection of Keough Drum Co hardware and accessories, giving visitors a closer look at the smaller details and components that form part of Keith’s approach to drum design.
- Keough Plymatic snare drums -
Ludwig Drums Snare Experience Room
Ludwig is offering an exclusive, hands-on experience for drummers of all levels. Located in Hall 7, upstairs in the Main Theatre Lobby, the Ludwig Snare Drum Experience Room provides a dedicated and quiet environment for visitors to explore the heart of every drum kit - the snare.
This unique setting will feature over 50 snare drums from across the Ludwig catalogue, showcasing the brand’s wide range of shell types, sizes, and finishes.
The Percussion Room
An exciting new feature this October with the launch of The Percussion Experience Room - a dedicated space celebrating the creativity, versatility and sheer impact of percussion, hosted by Christian Holyoake.
Saturday
11:30 – Shahram Gholami
13:30 – Ash Soan with LP Percussion
15:00 – Ayasa Free Handpan Workshop with James Hunter-Crossley
16:15 – Carnaval Transatlântico
Sunday
11:30 – Rhani Krija
13:30 – Sola Akingbola
15:00 – Nathan Shingler and Alex Magni
16:15 – Carnaval Transatlântico
Rubix Experience Room
For the UK Drum Show, Rubix is bringing together an exciting selection of brands from across its international portfolio, including Canopus Drums, Zyn Cymbals, UFIP Cymbals, Snareweight, Los Cabos Drumsticks, Tycoon Percussion, RimRiser, Stefyline, Tamburo, Ajax Drums, Noble & Cooley and Rubix.
Saturday
10.30 Helena McDonnell
11.30 Chris Draper – The physiology of feel
12.30 Harry Pope
13.30 LOX
14.30 Jon Onabowu
15.45 Adam ‘Smiley’ Wade
17.15 Janathan Karunakaran – The Business of Being a Musician
Sunday
10.00 Turn Your Talent Into Profit With Bence Bolygo
11.30 Janathan Karunakaran – The Business of Being a Musician
13.30 LOX
14.30 Jon Onabowu
15.45 Adam ‘Smiley’ Wade
17.15 Chris Draper – The physiology of feel
SABIAN Experience Room
The SABIAN Experience returns to the UK Drum Show with more than 80 cymbals ready to play, compare and explore.
This is your chance to get hands-on with some of SABIAN’s newest and most talked-about cymbals, including the STRATUS Dry collection, the 21″ AA MantaRay Chinese, 21″ AAX Power Bell Ride and 22″ HHX Sonic Surge.
- The Sabian 21" AA MantaRAY, Ray Luzier's new signature cymbal -
Sound Advice: Educating With Evans
Evans Drumheads present the Sound Advice room which gives drummers a unique education experience with some of the world’s most respected drummers including Femi Koleoso, Ben Sharp, Glen Sobel, Louise Bartle, Sam Ogden, Xavier Ware, Ciara Chinniah, Andrea Rapisarda, Will Daly and Stu Fagan.
Saturday
10:15 Ciara Chinniah - Odd times made easy
11:30 Andrea Rapisarda - Practice with us live!
13:00 Glen Sobel - 50 ways to love your paradiddle-diddle
14:15 Femi Koleoso - Being the best version of yourself
16:00 Xavier Ware - P: Practice, A: Ask, D: Discuss
Sunday
10:15 Stu Fagan - Universal concepts for progress and development
11:30 Will Daly - The practice pad party 2: We go again!
13:00 Louise Bartle - Finding your sound, direction and confidence
14:15 Sam Ogden - Stick Maxing
15:30 Ben Sharp - From pad to performance
THE VENUE
LEX Liverpool, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool
Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, L3 4FP
Show Opening Times
24th – 25th Oct 2026: 9am – 6pm
The UK Drum Show
