Excel I Horse Show / Olympia

[fidleyspromise]

It looks like I'll be able to go this year but I'm not sure if any days are better than the others.
It sounds like Puissance can be difficult to get tickets for?
I was thinking of the Sat and Sun full days.

What days do you/are you planning to go?

 

[ester]

Having done all sessions over the years they’re all good, prob prefer World Cup day jumping wise.

 

[94lunagem]

I go for the Dressage evening.

Had you seen tickets go on sale next week? Tuesday for those who bought tickets in 2023, then Wednesday if you sign up to their mailing list, then Thursday general release. I can't comment on how quickly Puissance night sells out but if you get onto tickets pretty quickly I'm sure you'll be fine.

 

[fidleyspromise]

I did see that. Thanks. I signed up to the newsletter yesterday.
I won't be buying tickets immediately as need pricing first. My parents are buying me them as a 40th present I suspect as my mum is insisting on me getting pricing for her so I'm not wanting to end up too expensive either.

 

[ester]

Fwiw the only seats I don’t like are the ones in the corners that don’t actually face the arenas, everywhere else works well- as the arena is pretty small you still feel close enough. I tend to wait for there to be some groupon tickets these days

 

[fidleyspromise]

Fwiw the only seats I don’t like are the ones in the corners that don’t actually face the arenas, everywhere else works well- as the arena is pretty small you still feel close enough. I tend to wait for there to be some groupon tickets these days

I'd be too nervous waiting really useful to know regarding the seat positions.
I need to arrange flights and hotel. I'm hoping my friend will join me so we can encourage each others spending as won't be the same with Mr FP there to curb mine

 

[ester]

oh I’d def need to know for a full on trip . I’ve often spent a long tim choosing seats, if you’re doing a long trip it’s prob worth getting nice ones for at least 1 session and/or move about a bit.

 

[teapot]

Agree with @ester - World Cup afternoon session, but be aware it sells out quickly.

 

[Pinkvboots]

I went twice last year so went on dressage evening and world Cup jumping afternoon both really good would definitely do both again.

 

[94lunagem]

Did anyone else get tickets in the first release today?

 

[94lunagem]

They look like they’ve changed things a bit this year, I noticed Puissance is Wednesday evening.

 

[teapot]

They look like they’ve changed things a bit this year, I noticed Puissance is Wednesday evening.

The entire week shifts by a day either earlier or later depending on when Christmas is

 

[94lunagem]

It was more that its such a popular class I thought they usually put Puissance on Friday or Saturday?

 

[Bobthecob15]

Yes I got mine! Saturday afternoon, the most expensive of course We are restricted with school breaking up so late this year so that was the only day we could feasibly go. 4th price tickets Still seems a lot!!

Shame they moved the Puissance to Wednesday and also no fancy dress showjumping on Sunday night x

 

[Northern Hare]

I had a great time volunteering last year for the full show, so by the end I think even as an "Olympia addict" I'd seen plenty! Of all the sessions, my favourite had to have been the World Cup show jumping, so exciting. The driving was also incredible.

 

[mug]

Have ticket prices gone up again I know costs rise but I’ve never seen it full since they moved so not sure it’ll be getting any fuller!

Did groupon do an offer last year as remember they did one a few years ago which was good for last minute plans

 

[ester]

There were at least 3 afternoon sessions that had groupon last year, and if you had the cheap seats for those sessions most got an upgrade (I think they like to get the sides to look full)
Though one group moaned about that

 

[Northern Hare]

Have ticket prices gone up again I know costs rise but I’ve never seen it full since they moved so not sure it’ll be getting any fuller!

Did groupon do an offer last year as remember they did one a few years ago which was good for last minute plans

Yes, some 2023 afternoon and evening sessions were available on Groupon at a great discount, and for different price ranges.

 

[Lucky Snowball]

Great idea above to change seats for different sessions.

 

[Bobthecob15]

You can get discount tickets with BHS membership each year but never for the most popular sessions (Saturday afternoon and Puissance) x