Alongside the world class competition there are equestrian displays, The Kennel Club Dog Agility, The Shetland Pony Grand National and the Christmas Finale, featuring Father Christmas himself.
The new second arena – The London Arena - has a programme which includes The London Showing Series of 23 different showing competitions and their finals, Kennel Club and Crufts Dog Agility and Masterclasses covering tips on dressage, jumping, driving, eventing, showing and much more.
Opening dates and times
Wednesday 13th December: Matinee Performance only
Thursday 14th - Monday 18th December:
All Matinee Performances start at 12 noon
All Evening Performances start at 6pm
Doors open for access to the shopping village from 9.30am
Getting here
Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR)
West Entrance
Driving to ExCeL
Please note the road running across the campus, Sandstone Lane and Seagull Lane, is closed. Access to the car park under the venue and the lorryway for deliveries is only via Royal Victoria Dock Road or the A112, click here for more information.
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