About this Event
🕷️ Sussex Bug Expo 2027 – 2nd Edition
Sunday 27th June 2027 | The Holbrook Club, Horsham
After an incredible debut event that welcomed 817 visitors—far exceeding our expectations—we're delighted to announce the return of Sussex Bug Expo for its second edition.
Our aim in 2026 was to create a friendly, welcoming event for everyone with an interest in invertebrates, whether you were an experienced keeper or simply curious about the fascinating world of bugs. Thanks to the incredible support of our visitors, exhibitors and volunteers, the event exceeded all expectations.
Now we're back...
Bigger. Better. Even more to discover.
For 2027 we're keeping everything that made the first show such a success while expanding the experience with:
🕷️ More exhibitors
🕷️ More specialist traders
🕷️ More displays and attractions
🕷️ More products and species to discover
🕷️ The same friendly atmosphere that visitors loved
Whether you're passionate about tarantulas, jumping spiders, mantids, stick insects, beetles, millipedes, isopods, bioactive setups or simply want a fantastic family day out, Sussex Bug Expo has something for everyone.
⭐ NEW FOR 2027 – VIP ENTRY
We're excited to introduce a limited number of VIP Tickets.
VIP ticket holders will receive:
✅ Exclusive early access from 10:00am–10:45am before general admission.
✅ A complimentary soft drink from the venue bar.
✅ An official Sussex Bug Expo VIP lanyard.
✅ Two entries into our official prize draw.
General admission begins at 10:45am, with the event closing at 4:00pm.
🎁 Prize Draw
Every standard admission ticket includes:
🎟️ One entry into our official prize draw to win a £50 Amazon eVoucher.
VIP ticket holders receive two entries.
📍 Venue
The Holbrook Club
Horsham, West Sussex
A fantastic venue with on-site parking (subject to availability), refreshments and excellent facilities.
Whether you visited us in 2026 or are joining us for the first time, we'd love to welcome you to Sussex Bug Expo 2027.
Come and discover why our very first event attracted 817 visitors and became one of the South East's most talked-about invertebrate shows.
Where Curiosity Crawls. 🕷️
Event venue & nearby stays
The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham, United Kingdom
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