Upcoming UK & Ireland amateur radio contests, rallies and meetups.
RSGB 80m Autumn Series — SSB (October)
RSGB 80m Autumn Series evening contest, Thursday 22 October 2026, 1900–2030 UTC, SSB.
Galashiels Radio Rally and Open Day
Annual rally and open day run by Galashiels and District Amateur Radio Society, Sunday 25 October 2026 at the Volunteer Hall, St Johns Street, Galashiels. Bring and buy, traders and refreshments; doors open 11am (10:45am for disabled access/early bring-and-buy), admission £3.
RSGB FT4 Contest (October)
RSGB FT4 digital-mode contest, Monday 26 October 2026, 2000–2200 UTC.
UK/EI DX SSB Contest
Weekend DX contest open to UK and Irish stations, Saturday 31 October – Sunday 1 November 2026, 1200–1200 UTC.
Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Winter Rally
Winter rally run by Rochdale & District Amateur Radio Society, Saturday 21 November 2026 at St. Vincent de Paul’s Hall, Norden, Rochdale. Usual traders and caterers, plenty of free parking; doors open 10am, admission £3.
Past events (6)
RSGB 2026 Convention
RSGB’s annual Convention, Friday 9 – Sunday 11 October 2026, at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Milton Keynes. Lectures across three streams (Learn, Connect, Inspire), workshops, a gala dinner and the chance to meet other hams from across the UK and Ireland in person.
RSGB FT4 Contest
RSGB FT4 digital-mode contest, Monday 28 September 2026, 1900–2100 UTC.
National Hamfest 2026
The UK’s largest amateur radio show, Friday 25 – Saturday 26 September 2026 at Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire. Trade stands, talks, and a chance to meet other hams from across the UK and Ireland in person.
RSGB 80m Autumn Series — CW
RSGB 80m Autumn Series evening contest, Wednesday 16 September 2026, 1900–2030 UTC, CW.
RSGB 80m Autumn Series — SSB
First of the RSGB 80m Autumn Series evening contests, Monday 7 September 2026, 1900–2030 UTC, SSB.
RSGB SSB Field Day
Weekend HF contest, Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2026, starting 1300 UTC. Open SSB contest across the HF bands.