The Nordic region’s largest dog event 3–6 January 2026 at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg. Two dog shows and lots of other dog activities.

At the beginning of January every year, the entire Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre is transformed into the Nordic region’s largest dog event. Over 9,000 dogs come to compete in two dog shows and most of the world’s dog breeds are represented in prestigious competitions.

While the competitions are taking place, lots of dog activities and exhibitions are also arranged. A packed programme is rolled out here with all types of activities such as police dog shows, dog theatre, lectures from the Nordic region’s leading specialists and much more.

Amidst all the activities and competitions, there is also a wide and unique range of all types of dog products, where all visitors can shop and update their accessories.

Opening hours

Every day 09:00 am–approximately 5:30 pm.
MyDOG opens at 07:00 am but activities and exhibitions do not start until 09:00 am. Keep in mind that there will be fewer dogs exhibiting after 3:00 pm. The show closes when the finals are finished, which is usually around 5:30 pm.

Cashless

The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre is a cashless facility.