The National Koi Show

10/08/2026

📣 𝐖𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 📣

Following this year’s National Koi Show, we’re asking our Patrons, Exhibitors and Trade visitors to share their thoughts on our current exhibitor policy.

Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will help us as we look at how we can continue to improve the show for everyone.

📝 If you’ve received our survey email, please take a few minutes to complete it.
📩 Don’t forget to check your spam/junk folder if you can’t see it!

If you’re a Patron, exhibited at this year’s show, or attended in a trade capacity and haven’t received the survey link, please drop me a message and I’ll be happy to resend it.

Every response counts, and we really appreciate your time and feedback! 🙏🐠

Thanks,

Matt Stevens
National Koi Show Chairman

05/08/2026

📣𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐨𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 📣

We're moving the National Koi Show from its traditional late-June slot to the 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 (𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡-𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕).

This decision follows the extreme heat we've experienced in recent years, including UKHSA Red Heat-Health Alerts and exceptionally high temperatures, which created challenging conditions for both the koi and the volunteers, exhibitors, traders and staff who work hard to make the show happen.

We want to be upfront that this isn't a guaranteed solution. UK weather is unpredictable, and no date can completely rule out extreme conditions. However, based on what we've experienced over the past two years, we believe this gives us the best chance of avoiding the issues we've all faced.

The National Koi Show has always been known as an outdoor event, and we're committed to keeping it that way. We hope you'll support us as we make this change and look forward to welcoming you to the 𝟒𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐨𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡-𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

📍 Same venue.
📅 New date.
🎏 We can't wait to see you there.

Keep an eye on our social media channels and website for more updates over the coming months.

14/07/2026

Thank you to all our trade supporters at The National Koi Show, and of course World of Nishikigoi for taking these great pictures that capture the moments brilliantly. 🎏🙏

10/07/2026

The Adult Champion from The National Koi Show.

Congratulations to Emma and Phil and thank you World of Nishikigoi for the photos and lovely development pictures. 👍

Koi Time...

Adult Champion from The National Koi Show

Another koi purchased young and raised by UK exhibitors in UK water. Congratulations to all involved.

Owner: Emma-Jayne & Phil David

Sanke // 65cm // Tamaura // Gatwick Koi

09/07/2026

Jumbo Champion, thanks for World of Nishikigoi for capturing this lovely video 👍

06/07/2026

The National Koi Show would like to give a big thank you to FD KOI FOOD , Japan and Jeroen van Stokkom for supporting the show and providing a bag of FD koi food for all the Exhibitors that brought their fantastic koi to the National.

Its very much appreciated.

06/07/2026

Following a review, the National Koi Show Committee has confirmed that the Baby Champion entry at this year's National Koi Show did not meet the eligibility requirements set out in Rule 11.2.3 of the 2022 KPG Show Rules & Guidelines.

This rule requires that an exhibitor's koi must have been resident in their home pond for a minimum of 30 days prior to the show. This requirement was also communicated to all exhibitors by email on 3 June, ahead of the event.

As a result, the Baby Champion award has been revoked. The exhibitor has been informed, and the award will not be reallocated.

The Committee would like to place on record its sincere thanks to the exhibitor for their honesty and openness throughout the review. It is clear that this was an innocent mistake, which has unfortunately led to an outcome that neither the exhibitor nor the Committee would have wished.

However, the Committee has a responsibility to apply the rules consistently. Failing to enforce the 30-day requirement would be unfair to other exhibitors and could undermine the integrity of the competition in future years.

Regards,

Matt Stevens
National Koi Show Chairman

05/07/2026

Thank you World of Nishikigoi and Liam Bess for capturing the award photos from
The National Koi Show.

Link to view all here: https://www.worldofnishikigoi.com/post/award-winners-the-national-koi-show-2026?fbclid=IwdGRjcAS3Ph1jbGNrBLc-F2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHoxJqv-AL_CmgrV6vzLpaFLWruoe0hrEN8KEUIQ_ue9gHsyNYauQo1UfPcXD_aem_mvmvr60s5mxi_JpUwzleZQ

The level of koi being exhibited this year was very high and congratulations to all exhibitors. We very much appreciated your participation and displaying your fantastic koi. 🎊🇬🇧🎏

The National Koi Show Award Photos Now Online.

Click the link to the blog in the comments below ⬇️

Here we have the Shinkokai Award Winner...

Owner: Andrew Corrie
Kohaku // 74cm // Matsue // Prestige koi

04/07/2026

The National Koi Show would like to sincerely thank Pedigree Wholesale Aquatics and Hikari Europe (Saki Hikari) for supporting the show and providing koi food for all the Majors, Best in Class, and Special Awards.

It was an honour to host Tomita San from Kyorin/Hikari at the National, and we look forward to your next visit.