Key Publishing
Model World LIVE 2026

Key Publishing's Model World LIVE returns on April 25/26 2026 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham in Hall 9 bringing together railway, scale and and radio control modellers in one outstanding event.

It features over 190 stands including:

- Top quality hand-picked working model railways

- Featured layout from the pages of Hornby Magazine

- The latest layout builds from Key Model World Airfix Model World contributors displaying their builds

- Stunning scale modelling displays

- RCDrift 2026 championship finals

- Fully working radio control vehicles

- Manufacturer stands

- Quality trade stands

- Interactive stands

Advance ticket sales for Model World LIVE 2026 are open now.

Tickets are available exclusively through Key Publishing. Visit the event website for all the latest information.

Date
25 - 26 Apr 2026
Opening Times
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Doors open at 9.30am for advance ticket holders
NEC Campus
Hall 9
Ticket Prices
Tickets from £0 - £60
Pre Pay Parking
Pre-Pay Your Parking
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