London Card Show August 2024

London, July 2024 – The London Card Show is returning for its 13th event over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of August and is set to be a sell-out show again, bringing over 4.2k collectors and enthusiasts from across the globe together for the biggest weekend this summer in the UK trading card community!

The event will offer attendees a large variety of engaging activities, competitions, and collectables as well as an exciting lineup of Q&As, panels and discussions with experts and special guests on the main stage. This year's main stage activities include a Whatnot Live Stream, the Topps UCC 23/24 collection box break, the Bring your Card to Life Contest, the Pokémon Trainer Challenge, a Live session with renowned Pokémon enthusiasts and influencers Poki Chloe & Poke Dean. Attendees can also enter the popular segment 'Risk it or Leave it’. Participants can enter for free and choose between two boxes for a chance to win exciting prizes.

This August, the show will also host former England and Liverpool footballer legend David James. He will be on the main stage, answering questions and enagaging in an interactive session with the fans.

Back by popular demand is their Trade Zone, Live Streaming Zone, Creator Studio, Vlogger Zone and Retro Gaming Zone including iconic childhood video games, such as Pacman, Street Fighter, Mortal Combat, Star Wars, Time Crisis x 2, Atari Classics x 2, NBA Jam, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel v Capcom, Sonic the Hedgehog and Road Rage.

For the first time at the show, there will be an opportunity for fans to participate in a Cosplay competition, inviting them to ‘Bring your Cards to Life’ and dress up as their favourite characters. Further adding to the excitement will be Sandra Chelwińska, a Star Wars Unlimited Artist making her debut appearance at the show.

Family favourite at the show, the Kids Zone will offer a busy schedule of activities for young fans including custom card creation, box breaks, arts & crafts, lessons from card artists and learning a dance to the Pokémon theme song by Instagrammer Daisy of @daysofdaisy.

The show will host a large variety of stalls catering to all interests, including sports cards and collectibles, along with TCG cards namely, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering and even Disney Lorcana.

Two renowned Lorcana illustrators – Kasia Brzezinska and Emily Abeydeera – will also be attending the event, hosting workshops in the Kids Zone and meeting the fans. The show’s popular trade night will also return on the Saturday evening (3rd August 2024) for collectors to spend time socialising and trading cards.

London Card Show founder and CEO Harry Reynolds says, “Each year, the London Card Show grows in excitement and scale, and this show is no exception. With the introduction of our first cosplay competition, a Star Wars Unlimited Artist debut, and an array of interactive zones, this year's show promises to be our most engaging and entertaining yet. Our goal has always been to create a welcoming and vibrant community for all trading card enthusiasts, and we can’t wait to see everyone there!”

For media inquiries or interviews with founder & CEO Harry Reynolds and COO Katie Hughes, please contact londoncardshow@plus1comms.com.

Tickets can be purchased at www.londoncardshow.co.uk.

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About London Card Show

Founded in 2021, the London Card Show was set up with a singular mission: to bring card collectors of all types under one roof. What initially began as a gathering of 10 tables and 40 attendees has since blossomed into a spectacular weekend-long event, attracting over 4,000 enthusiasts from across the globe. Their journey has been ignited by the passion of fans, having recently been crowned the UK’s Card Show of the Year!

 About Harry Reynolds, Founder & CEO of the London Card Show

Harry Reynolds, a natural-born entrepreneur, embarked on his journey at a young age, continually seeking innovative ways to seize opportunities and bridge market gaps. His passion for trading cards began during university, where he turned a £10 investment into an impressive £10,000 after discovering the value of cards. Harry's YouTube live streams and TikTok presence catapulted him into the UK card community, where he gained recognition for his unique trading card mystery box breaks. With unwavering determination, he pioneered the London Card Show, and saw it evolve from a small gathering to Europe's largest card event. Harry's dedication has led to global recognition, and he remains committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive card community for enthusiasts of all backgrounds.

 About Katie Hughes, Chief Operating Officer at the London Card Show

Katie Hughes, driven by a passion for creativity ignited during her school years, found her true calling in the world of marketing. After a marketing degree at university and six rewarding years within Hard Rock Cafe's marketing department, she embarked on a remarkable journey with the London Card Show. Initially unsure of what to expect from the card industry, she quickly fell in love with it. Her marketing strategy thrived on ingenuity, emphasising community engagement over traditional methods and achieving an exceptional 7% engagement rate, far surpassing industry standards. Her dedication and vision were instrumental in propelling the London Card Show to unprecedented success, doubling attendance and vendor tables within a year. Her dedication to her role, her family's support, and her commitment to the event's success have made her an indispensable asset to the London Card Show's remarkable transformation.