The UK Drum Show 2025

• Posted on 25 September 2025
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The UK Drum Show returns to ACC Liverpool on 18-19 October 2025 for two days of headline performances, masterclasses and a huge gear hall packed with the latest kits, cymbals and electronics. Explore the Main Stage, Mike Dolbear’s Masterclass Room and the Mike Johnston Education Room, then dive into hands-on demos across the show floor. Graham Russell Drums will be there all weekend. Can’t make it? Our Fareham showroom is open as normal.

The UK Drum Show 2025: what it is, who’s playing, and where to find us

After finishing last year’s UK Drum Show 2024, Graham and Haley, fed up with the constant noise, both told themselves “never again.” Yet they couldn’t resist returning to the most chaotic and, without doubt, the loudest weekend on a drummer’s calendar, as Graham Russell Drums are once again heading to The UK Drum Show. The two-day celebration of all things drums returns to ACC Liverpool on 18 - 19 October 2025. Expect world-class performances, hands-on gear experiences, masterclasses and dedicated education rooms throughout the weekend. There will also be big announcements live from the Drum Show, both here and on our social media, so keep an eye out!

Who’s playing (Main Stage highlights)

This year’s Main Stage packs 12 artists across both days. Announced performers include Gavin Harrison, Thomas Lang, Mark Guiliana, Gregg Bissonette, Todd Sucherman, Antonio Sánchez, Eloy Casagrande, Gergo Borlai, Christoph Schneider, Gábor Dörnyei, Naomi Forbes, and more covering everything from progressive fireworks to pocket perfection. 

Masterclasses & education

Alongside the Main Stage, Mike Dolbear hosts an 8-artist Masterclass Room, with names such as Brandon Toews, Steve Barney, Claus Hessler, Vicky O’Neon and more delivering focused, close-up sessions. The Mike Johnston Education Room returns too—expect practical lessons from Mike Johnston plus a rotating cast of top educators. If you’re into e-drums and hybrid rigs, drop into the digital Drummer E-Drum Lab for sessions with players like Andy Gangadeen and our favourite Yamaha Electronic Drums Expert Simon Edgoose.

Graham Russell Drums Brands at the show

• Audix
• British Drum Company
• Dream
• Drum n Base
• DW Drums
• Evans
• Gibraltar
• Gretsch
• Groove Juice
• Hardcase
• Istanbul
• LP
• Ludwig
• Mapex
• Meinl
• Moongel
• Paiste
• Promark
• Protection Racket
• Ramrods
• Remo
• Roc N Soc
• Roland
• Sabian
• Slapklatz
• Slingerland
• Sonor
• Tama
• Yamaha
• Zildjian

When, where, tickets

• Dates & times: Sat–Sun, 18–19 Oct 2025, 9am–6pm

• Venue: ACC Liverpool, King’s Dock, L3 4FP

• Tickets: available now via the official site.

Come say hi

We’ll be on the floor all weekend with Yamaha and Headstock, and we’ll share more info soon! Come and find us to talk snares, cymbals, electronic drums and Protection Racket cases. Bring your sticks and questions. We will also let you try anything you want to in the 15 minutes of total chaos that happens at the start of every hour.

Can’t join us in Liverpool? Our massive Fareham showroom remains open as usual that weekend.