UK Bodybuilding Calendar 2023
Here is the most current list of ALL the bodybuilding shows in the UK in 2023, including federations, dates, and locations. Please do refer to the federation’s website for final confirmation as they might change dates without notice. All federations are encouraged to contact us directly if they make any changes and/or they can’t see their show on the calendar yet.
This was last updated to the best of our ability on the 5th September
MARCH
25th - 2 Bros Pro - 10X Kingdom Classic - Open Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
26th - PCA First Timers (1) - Town Hall Birmingham
26th - IBFA Granite City - Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
APRIL
1st - UKUP Midlands Championships - The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham
1st - FMC Scottish Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships - Location TBC
2nd - PCA Saxon Classic - Telford International
2nd - RIBBF - Spring Classic - Limerick University Concert Hall
8th - 2 Bros Pro - 10X Ben Weider - Open PRO Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
9th - PCA Scotland - Motherwell Concert Hall
15th - Glifting Girls - Bristol
15th - NFMUK - Pitstop Classic - Scotland
16th - IBFA Mr & Mrs Scotland - Lochgelly Centre, Fife
16th - PCA Mercia - Bedford Corn Exchange
16th - UKBFF - Northern Championships - Parr Hall, Warrington
16th -FitX First Timers - Mac Theatre, Birmingham
16th - Miss Fitness Angels - Princes Hall, Aldershot
22nd - NABBA Scotland - Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
23rd - NABBA Midlands - Brierley Hill Civic Hall
23rd - UKUP Scottish Championships - Rutherglen Town Hall, Glasgow
23rd - PCA South West - Exeter Corn Exhange
23rd - IBFA Tyneside - Stormont Main Working Men’s Club, Gateshead
23rd - FMC - The Muscleworks Classic - Waltham Abbey Town Hall
29th - PCA First Timers (2) - New Theatre, Peterborough
29th - NABBA Northern Ireland - Queens Hall, Newtownards
30th - NABBA North - Borough Hall, Hartlepool
30th - NABBA West - BAWA Health & Leisure, Bristol
30th - Pure Elite UK Championships - High Wycombe
30th - BPA - Scottish Grand Prix - Churchill Theatre, Edinburgh
30th - Gymbodyz - Spring Gala - Pump House Theatre, Watford
MAY
6th - UKUP Southern Championships - Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, Kent
7th - NABBA Wales - The Riverfront Theatre, Newport
7th - PCA North West - St Helens Theatre Royal
13th - NABBA North East - Pudsey Civic Hall
13th - Muscle Contest Ireland - University Concert Hall, Limerick, Ireland
13th - NFMUK - Conteh Classic - Manchester (at FitXPO)
14th - FitX - Strom Classic - FitX Manchester (at FITXPO)
14th - 2 Bros Pro - Mr JT Grand Prix - Open Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
14th - PCA - North East - Gateshead The Fed
14th - Miami Pro World Championship - Alban Arena, St Alban’s
14th - PCA Irish Open - Millennium Forum, Derry Londonderry
14th - NAC UK Lakeland Classic - Carnegie Theatre, Workington
20th - UKBFF - Cumbrian Classic Qualifier Championships - The Solway Hall, Whitehaven
20th - NAC UK Midlands - Colton Hills Theatre, Wolverhampton
21st - NABBA South East - Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex
21st - PCA - First Timers (3) - Hull Bonus Arena
21st - BPA Northern Ireland Grand Prix - Lagan Valley Island Hall, Country Antrim
21st - UIBFF - The North West Warrior - 3D Centre Marriage Hall, Bolton
27th - 2 Bros Pro - The Condition Cup - Open Regional Qualifier - The Edge Arena, Wigan
27th - PCA - Universe Qualifier - CBS Arena, Coventry
27th - FitX - Xoni South West - Exeter Corn Exchange
28th - NABBA North West - Albert Halls, Bolton
28th - PCA Universe - CBS Arena, Coventry (Invite Only)
28th - UKDFBA - NBW Classic (Novice Championships & Open Team Selection for 2023 World Championships) - Benn Hall, Rugby
JUNE
3rd - NABBA - Britain Finals - St Georges Hall, Bradford
4th - NFMUK - Ultimate Fitness Classic - The Hangar, Wolverhampton
4th - PCA - Hampshire - Aldershot
4th - ICNUK Muscle & Model Championships - HMV Empire, Coventry
10th - Welsh Fitness Expo & Classic - Cardiff City Stadium
10th - Fitx - HR Labs Battle of Nottingham - North Notts Arena
11th - PCA - Coventry - Albany Theatre
11th - IBFA Northumberland - The Fed, Gateshead
11th - NIFMA IRELAND Fitness Model Championships - Canal Court Hotel, Newry
11th - BNBF - Scottish - Perth Concert Hall
17th - 2 Bros Pro - The Prep Viking Shield - Open Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
17th & 18th - UKDFBA - INBA / PNBA World Championships - Manchester Central Convention Complex
18th - UKUP - North West Championships - Parr Hall, Warrington
18th - GPO Battle of London - Beck Theatre, Hayes
18th - UKBFF English Grand Prix - Bilston Hall
24th - Fitx - South East - Charter Hall, Colchester
25th - PCA - East Anglia - Marina Theatre, Lowestoft
25th - BPA - Rising Stars - Bilston Town Hall
25th - BNBF - Northern Ireland - NewtonAbbey Theatre
JULY
2nd - 2 Bros Pro - The RL Coaching Cup - Open Regional Qualifier - Cardiff, Wales
2nd - PCA - First Timers (4) - Birmingham Town Hall
2nd – CIBB – Rob Reinaldo Classic - The Fleet, Peterborough
2nd - UKBFF Stars of Tomorrow - Bilston Hall
9th - FMC Capital City Cup- Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships - Waltham Abbey
15th - 2 Bros Pro - Hardbody Classic - Open Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
15th - Fitx - Insight Supps Leeds - Leeds Carriage Works
16th - WNBF - First Timer/Novice Championships - Camberley, Greater London
16th - BPA - Midland Championships - Bilston Town Hall
16th - Miss Fitness Angels - Old Pumphouse Theatre, Watford
16th - UKBFF South West Championships - Exeter Corn Exchange
22nd - UKUP Welsh / South West Championships - Sony Theatre, Bridgend
29th - IBFA Wales - Barry Memorial Hall, Barry Island
29th - 2 Bros Pro - The Amplified Nutrition Classic - Open Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
29th - Fitx - Muscle Shed Classic - Bristol Institute of Performing Arts
30th - PCA MuscleTalk - New Theatre, Peterborough
30th – Pure Elite – AM only show – Middleton Arena, Manchester
30th - FMC Miss Bikini Kent Classic (Female Only) - Location TBC
30th - BNBF Southern - The Leatherhead Theatre
AUGUST
5th - Fitx - Fit X Strom Classic - The Place Theatre, Telford
6th - GPO - Viking Classic - The Fed, Gateshead
6th - IBFA - A1 Classic - North Notts Community Arena, Worksop
6th - FMC Miss Bikini Kent Classic (Female Only) - Avenue Theatre, Kent
11th & 12th - 2 Bros Pro - Tru Athlete ISFF - Open PRO Qualifier - ExCel London
13th - BNBF Midland - The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
19th - Fitx - CSN Supplements Welsh - Port Talbot, Wales
20th - UKDFBA - Northern Countries Championships - Pudsey Civic Hall, Pudsey
20th - UKBFF Kent Klassic - The Woodville, Gravesend
20th - GPO - Battle of The Midlands - The Hanger, Wolves
26th - 2 Bros Pro - Pro Tan Cup - National Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
26th - BNBF Northern - Contact Theatre, Manchester
27th - UKUP Northern Championships - Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York
27th - PCA - Wales - Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot
SEPTEMBER
2nd - NFMUK Ware-House Classic - Warehouse Gym, Swansea
2nd - 2 Bros Pro - MK Classic - Open Regional Qualifier - The Edge Arena, Wigan
3rd - PCA - Manchester - Middleton Arena, Manchester
3rd - BPA - English Grand Prix - The Beck Theatre, Middlesex
3rd - UKDFBA - Southern Countries - Camberley Theatre, Camberley
9th - IBFA Mr & Miss Rhondda - Beddau Community Centre, Pontypridd
10th - PCA - Midlands - Town Hall, Birmingham
10th - UKBFF - Channel Islands Championships - La Haute Vallee Theatre, St Helier, Jersey
10th - Fitx - Athena Theatre, Leicester
14th & 15th - 2 Bros British Championships - Manchester Convention Complex, Manchester
16th - 2 Bros Pro - TBF Takedown - Open Regional Qualifier - Rushcliffe Arena, Nottingham
16th - UKUP World Cup - The Venue, Fyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes
17th - UKDFBA - Heart of England Championships - Benn Hall, Rugby
17th - PCA London - The Alban Arena, St Albans
17th - PCA - Ireland - Millennium Forum, Derry Londonderry
17th - Fitx - E-Val North East - The Fed, Gateshead
23rd - Fitx -Birmingham - Mac Theatre, Birmingham
24th - UFE - European Championships - Shaw Theatre, London
24th - IBFA Hulk Armageddon (South West) - Exeter Corn Exchange
24th - NFMUK - Efectiv Classic - Athena Theatre, Leicester
24th - NBFI - Irish National Championships - 10 Year Anniversary - The Helix, Dublin
24th - PCA - First Timers (5) - Birmingham Town Hall
24th - BNBF British Finals - Albany Theatre, Coventry
24th - ICNUK International Natural Cup - HMV Empire, Coventry
24th - UIBFF Wales Classic - Cymru Promenade, Llandudno
24th - NABBA England - BrierlyHill Civic Hall, West Midlands
30th - 2 Bros Pro - Raistrick Royal Rumble - Open Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
30th - UKUP British Finals - Central Hall, York University
OCTOBER
1st - PCA - Yorkshire - Hull Bonus Arena
1st - UKBFF - London & South Coast Championships - Worthing Pavilion Theatre
1st – NABBA England - Brierley Civic Hall
1st - FMC World Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships - Waltham Abbey, Essex
1st - Fitx - EP Rumble in The Iron Jungle - Manchester Middleton
1st - IBFA Mr & Miss Cumbria - Carnegie Theatre, Workington
1st - Glifting Girls - Bawa Health & Leisure, Bristol
7th - Fitx South Coast Power House Classic - Poole Lighthouse
8th - UKDFBA - UK International Championships (Invitation Only) - Athena Theatre, Leicester
8th - PCA - Central - Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
8th - UKBFF British Championships - Wyllotts Theatre, Potters Bar
8th - IBFA Mr & Miss Teeside - Synthonia Suits, Billingham
14th-15th - 2 Bros Pro - British Championships - Open PRO Qualifier - Manchester
14th-15th - PCA British Finals Expo - Telford International Centre, Telford
15th - BPA - The Rhino’s Classic - Stamford Corn Exchange
15th - ICN United Kingdom, International Natural Cup - HMV Empire, Coventry
21st - Fitx CNP Finals - Wolverhampton Civic Hall
22nd - WNBF - The Supernaturals - Open International Championships - Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
22nd - IBFA British Finals (Invite Only) - The Fed, Gateshead, Newcastle
22nd - NFMUK - CNP Euro Championships - The Hangar, Wolverhampton
22nd - GPO - Battle of Bedford - Bedford Corn Exchange
28th - 2 Bros Pro - 10X Naturals - Natural Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
28th - NABBA Universe - St Georges Hall, Bradford
28th - NAC UK Open - Impact Conferencing, Burnley
29th - Gymbodyz - Halloween Gala - Albany Theatre, London
29th - BPA - The British Championships - Athena Theatre, Leicester
NOVEMBER
4th - WBFF UK European Amateurs Fashion & Model Spectacular - IndigO2, London
4th - NABBA UK - Pudsey near Leeds
5th - NFMUK AND FIT X - Night of Champions - Athena Theatre, Leicester
5th – Pure Elite World Championships - Pro/Am - High Wycombe
5th - NIFMA Universe Fitness Model Championships - Ivanhoe Hotel, Belfast
11th - 2 Bros Pro - Vitae Plant Naturals - Natural Regional Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre
12th - PCA - First Timers (6) - Hull Bonus Arena
12th - PCA UK Open - Hull Bonus Arena
12th - BPA - The Sugar’s Classic - Brierley Hill Civic Hall
12th - GPO - Battle of Britain - The Hangar, Wolverhampton
12th - Miss Fitness Angels - The Venue, Milton Keynes
19th - Miami Pro - Universe Championships - Alban Arena, St Albans
26th - FMC British Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships (Pro/AM) - Waltham Abbey, Essex
DECEMBER