The Ultimate Guide to UK Bodybuilding Shows in 2023: Your Complete Calendar

Bodybuilding competitions are a great way for fitness enthusiasts to showcase their hard work and dedication. If you're in the UK and looking to compete in a bodybuilding show, it's important to know when and where these events are taking place. In this article, we'll provide you with a comprehensive list of the 2023 bodybuilding calendar for UK bodybuilding shows, so you can plan ahead and prepare for the competition season.

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a first-timer, this list will provide you with all the information you need to know about the upcoming shows, including their dates, locations, and competition categories. So, let's get started and mark your calendars for the 2023 UK bodybuilding competitions!

April 2023

22nd - NABBA Scotland - Rothes Halls, Glenrothes

22nd - NABBA Northern Ireland - Queen's Hall, Newtownards

22nd - NABBA South - Gosport

23rd - NABBA Midlands - Brierley Hill Civic Hall

23rd - UKUP Scottish Championships - Rutherglen Town Hall, Glasgow

23rd - PCA South West - Exeter

23rd - IBFA Tyneside

23rd - FMC - The Muscleworks Classic - Waltham Abbey Town Hall

29th - PCA First Timers (2) - Peterborough

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 2023

6^th – UKUP Southern Championships – Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, Kent

7^th – NABBA Wales – The Riverfront Theatre, Newport

7^th – NABBA North West – Albert Halls, Bolton

7^th – PCA North West – St Helen’s

13^th – NFMUK Conteh Classic – Manchester (at FitXPO)

13^th – 2 Bros Pro – Mr JT Grand Prix – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

13^th – NABBA North East – Pudsey Civic Hall

13th – Muscle Contest Ireland – Limerick, Ireland

13^th - 14^th – FITXPO – Manchester

14^th – PCA – North East – Gateshead

14^th – FitX – Strom Classic – FitX Manchester

14^th – Miami Pro World Championship – Alban Arena, St Alban’s

44^th – PCA Irish Open – Derry Londonderry

14^th – IBFA – Ted’s Gym Lakeland Classic – Carnegie Theatre, Workington

20^th – UKBFF – Cumbrian Classic Qualifier Championships – The Solway Hall, Whitehaven

21st – NABBA South East – Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex

21st – PCA – First Timers (3) – Hull

21st – BPA Northern Ireland Grand Prix – Lagan Valley Island Hall, Country Antrim

21st – NAPA – North West Warrior – 3D Centre Marriage Hall, Bolton

27^th – 2 Bros Pro – The Condition Cup – Open Regional Qualifier – Wigan

27^th – PCA – Universe Qualifier – CBS Arena – Coventry

27^th – FitX – Xoni South West – Exeter Corn Exchange

28^th - PCA Universe – Coventry (Invite Only)

28^th - UKDFBA – NBW Classic (Novice Championships & Open Team Selection for 2023 World Championship)

28^th – IBFA Mr & Mrs Cumbria – Carnegie Theatre, Workington

(TBC) – GPO – Battle of The North West

 

June 2023

3^rd – NFMUK – Ultimate Fitness Classic – Birmingham

3^rd – NABBA – Britain Finals – St Georges Hall, Bradford

4^th – PCA – Hampshire – Aldershot

10^th – Welsh Fitness Expo & Classic – Cardiff City Stadium

10^th – Fitx – HR Labs Battle of Nottingham – North Notts Arena

11^th  – PCA – Coventry – Albany Theatre

11^th – IBFA Northumberland – Gateshead

11^th  – NIFMA IRELAND Fitness Model Championships – Canal Court Hotel, Newry

17^th – 2 Bros Pro – The Prep Viking Shield – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

17^th & 18^th – UKDFBA – INBA / PNBA World Championships – Manchester

18^th – UKUP – North West Championships – Parr Hall, Warrington

24^th – Fitx – South East – Charter Hall, Colchester

25^th – PCA – East Anglia – Lowestoft

25^th – UKBFF – Britain GHN Nutrition North West Warrior (TBC)

25^th – BPA – Rising Stars – Bilston Town Hall

(TBC) End of June/July – GPO – Battle of London

 

July 2023

1^st – 2 Bros Pro – The RL Coaching Cup – Open Regional Qualifier – Wales

2^nd – PCA – First Timers – Birmingham

2^nd – 2 Bros Pro – Open Regional Qualifier – Wales

2^nd – CIBB – Rob Reinaldo Classic

9^th – FMC Capital City Cup- Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships – Location TBC

15^th – 2 Bros Pro – Hardbody Classic – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

15^th – Fitx – Insight Supps Leeds – Leeds Carriage Works

16^th – WNBF – First Timer Novice Championships – Camberley, Greater London

16^th – BPA – Midland Championships – Bilston Town Hall

16^th – Miss Fitness Angels – Old Pumphouse Theatre, Watford

22^nd – UKUP Welsh / South West Championships – Sony Theatre, Bridgend

29^th – IBFA Wales – Barry Memorial Hall, Barry Island

29^th – 2 Bros Pro – The Amplified Nutrition Classic – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

29^th – Fitx – Muscle Shed Classic – Bristol Institute of Performing Arts

30^th – PCA Muscle Talk – Kettering

30^th – Pure Elite – AM only show – Manchester

30^th – FMC Miss Bikini Kent Classic (Female Only) – Location (TBC)

 

August 2023

5^th – Fitx – Full Boar Championships – The Place Theatre, Telford

6^th – GPO – Viking Classic – The Fed, Gateshead

6^th – IBFA – Al Classic – Worksop

11^th – 13^th – 2 Bros Pro – Tru Athlete ISFF – Open PRO Qualifier – Excel London

19^th – Fitx – CSN Supplements Welsh – Port Talbot, Wales

20^th – UKDFBA – Northern Countries Championships – Pudsey Civic Hall

26^th – 2 Bros Pro – Pro Tan Cup – National Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

27^th – UKUP Northern Championships – Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York

27^th – PCA – Wales – Port Talbot

(TBC) - End of Aug – GPO – Battle of Birmingham

 

September 2023

2^nd – NFMUK – Wales

2^nd – 2 Bros Pro – MK Classic – Open Regional Qualifier – Wigan

3^rd – PCA – Manchester

3^rd – UKBFF – Bridges Kent Qualifier Championships – Kent

3^rd – BPA – English Grand Prix – The Beck Theatre Middlesex

3^rd – UKDFBA – Southern Countries Championships – Camberley Theatre

3^rd – NBFI – 10 Year Anniversary – The Everyman Theatre, Cork

10^th – PCA – Midlands – Birmingham

10^th – UKBFF – Channel Islands Championships – Jersey

10^th – Fitx – KOMPAK Classic – Leicester Athena Theatre

16^th – 2 Bros Pro – TBF Takedown – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

16^th – UKUP World Cup – The Venue, Fyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes

17^th – UKDFBA – Heart of England Championships – Benn Hall, Rugby

17^th – PCA – Ireland – Derry, Londonderry

17^th – FMC World Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships

17^th – Fitx – E-Val North East – The Fed, Gateshead

23^rd – UFE – European Championships – Shaw Theatre, London

23^rd – Fitx – Stupps Birmingham – Mac Theatre, Birmingham

24^th – IBFA Hulk Armageddon – Exeter Corn Exchange

24^th – NFMUK – Efectiv Classic – Leicester

24^th – PCA – First Timers – Birmingham

30^th – 2 Bros Pro – Raistrick Royal Rumble – Open Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

30^th – UKUP British Finals – Central Hall, York University

(TBC) – GPO – Battle of The East

 

October 2023

1^st – PCA – Yorkshire – Hull

1^st – UKBFF – London & South Coast Championships – Worthing Pavilion Theatre

1^st – NABBA England – Brierley Civic Hall

1^st – FMC Natural British Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships – Location TBC

1^st – Fitx – EP Rumble in The Iron Jungle – Manchester Middleton

7^th – Fitx South Coast Power House Classic – Poole Lighthouse

8^th – UKDFBA – International Championships – Leicester

8^th – PCA – Jersey – Channel Islands

8^th – PCA – London

14^th – 2 Bros Pro – British Championships – Open PRO Qualifier – Location TBC

14^th-15^th – PCA British Finals Expo – Telford

15^th – BPA – The Rhino’s Classic – Stamford Corn Exchange

21^st – Fitx CNP Finals – Wolverhampton Civic Hall

22^nd – WNBF – Open International Championships – The Supernaturals, Birmingham

22^nd – IBFA British Finals (Invite Only) – Gateshead, Newcastle

22^nd – NFMUK – CNP Classic – Leicester

22^nd – GPO – Battle of Bedford – Bedford Corn Exchange

22^nd – BPA – The British Championships – Brierley Hill Civic Hall

28^th – 2 Bros Pro – 10X Naturals – Natural Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

28^th – NABBA Universe – St Georges Hall, Bradford

29^th – Gymbodyz – Halloween Gala – Albany Theatre, London

 

November 2023

4^th – WBFF – London

4^th – NABBA UK – Pudsey near Leeds

5^th – NFMUK AND FIT X – Night of Champions – Athena Theatre, Leicester

5^th – Pure Elite Pro/Am World Championships

11^th – 2 Bros Pro – Vitae Plant Naturals – Natural Regional Qualifier – Braywick Leisure Centre

12^th – PCA – First Timers – Hull

12^th – PCA Open – Hull

12^th – GPO – Battle of Britain – The Hangar, Wolverhampton

12^th – BPA – The Sugar’s Classic – Brierley Hill Civic Hall

12^th – Miss Fitness Angels – The Venue, Milton Keynes

26^th – FMC British Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships (Pro/AM) - Location TBC

 

December 2023

2^nd – 2 Bros Pro – Vitae Plant Natural Championships – Natural PRO Qualifier - Braywick Leisure Centre