Model World LIVE 2026 General Admission

BOOK NOW FOR MODEL WORLD LIVE 2026!

SAVE with discount advance tickets

Key Publishing's Model World LIVE is back for the third year at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. The new National Modelling Exhibition takes place on the weekend of April 25/26 2026 in Hall 9 at the NEC and brings together railway, scale and radio control in one outstanding event.

Model World LIVE 2026 will feature over 180 stands bringing together the very best in modelling. Highlights include the very best model railways hand-picked by our team, stunning scale modelling displays from the best modellers, radio controlled trucks and vehicles, model car racing and quality trade stands offering products for all areas of modelling.

Plus this event is about more than looking and watch. Throughout the event there interactive stands where you can get involved, try out products, take the controls and learn from expert modellers with a passion for the subject. From turn up and drive model railways to making a tree there is something for everyone at Model World LIVE.

EVENT INFORMATION 2026:

• Open 10am-5pm April 25, 10am-4pm April 26
• Advance ticket holders enter from 9.30am each day
• SAVE up to £5 on tickets when you book in advance
  
• More than 180 stands
• Model railways
• Scale modelling
• Radio control
• Slot cars

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 2026:

• Pete Waterman's biggest Making Tracks layout of 2026
• The FULL Bachmann Europe stand for model railways AND scale modelling
• RC Drift International Spring Major Finals RC racing debut at the show
• FULL-SIZE Chieftain Tank and Foden 6x6 military vehicles on display
• Top quality hand-picked model railways from N to O gauge
• Stunning scale modelling displays from the best modellers
• Quality trade stands from across the hobby
• Manufacturer stands - meet the teams behind the models
• Interactive stands to try your hand a modelling at the show
• And much more!

(Event Tickets are non refundable)

NEC PARKING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE NOW!

Book your advance parking direct with the NEC and save £5 over on the day prices. NEC parking can be booked here.

MODEL WORLD LIVE 2025 IS SPONSORED BY