The programme of the show evening during the KWPN Stallion Show 2026 has been announced. On Friday evening, 30 January, the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will be entirely dedicated to the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the stars return.

During this exclusive show evening, big names will return to the arena, champions will be honoured, and pedigree, sport and the future will take centre stage. The show evening consists of several show blocks, together creating a varied and impressive programme with more than 30 horses and live music. The show evening will not be broadcast on KWPN.tv, so being there truly means experiencing it.

Back in the spotlights
In the coming weeks, we will reveal step by step the different elements of the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the stars return. Some horses deserve to be placed back in the limelight. That is why we are introducing the show block Back in the spotlights. In this show block, stallions return that have not been seen in Den Bosch for quite some time and will make their appearance again in the Brabanthallen this year.

Which stallions will we see?
In this show block, we will see, among others, the KWPN stallion Guardian S (Bodyguard Moorland out of Amadin S elite sport-dres IBOP-dres pref by Trento B, breeder Stal Van de Sande from Liempde), who finished second in the Final of the Isah Stallion Competition dressage class M in 2017. Also returning to the arena is the premium stallion Mowgli V.O.D. (Desperado out of Zoriana elite IBOP-dres pref PROK by Jazz, breeder Ad van Os from Sprang-Capelle).

In addition, the KWPN stallion Bloomberg (Bon Coeur out of Davita by Don Index, breeder L. Schüring from Gescher), who became performance test champion in 2020, will appear. The KWPN stallions Lord Romantic (Don Romantic out of Veroniek elite pref sport-dres D-OC, breeder A. van Erp from Heesch) and Imagine (Chippendale out of Damaris STR elite IBOP-dres D-OC by Jazz, breeder P.G. Bijvelds from Veghel) will also make their appearance, as well as the KWPN stallion Iconic B (Bon Bravour out of Niniek STV keur pref prest sport-dres v.Jazz, breeder Stal de Beukenvallei from Leende), who competed in the World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in 2018 and 2019.

Experience the KWPN Dressage Stallion Gala – Where the stars return live during the KWPN Stallion Show 2026 from 28 to 31 January. The Brabanthallen in Den Bosch will be transformed into the absolute highlight of Dutch sport and breeding during the KWPN Stallion Show. In addition to the stallion selection, we will treat you to a fantastic programme with exciting sport and show classes, showcasing the very best of the world of the Dutch sport horse. Don’t have a ticket yet? Order yours quickly. Unable to come to Den Bosch? The KWPN Stallion Show can also be followed via the KWPN.tv.