Full Event Programme
An incredible day out for the whole family
Badminton Expo is packed with things to do across our sporting, social and business tracks.
Scroll down or click a button to find out all about it!
This page is being continually updated as we add more exciting stars, speakers, acts and events!
Sporting Track
Professional demonstration matches
Irish and British elite players face-off and show you how its done.
Celebrity Grudge Matches
Who's the best coach in Ireland, who's the best looking player, vent your frustrations with our grudge matches.
Handicap tournaments
Sharpen your racquet and dust off your headband. Fabulous prizes for the winners.
All-star Autograph Sessions
Meet the elite players, say hi and get their autographs. You may never get a chance to meet these badminton heroes again.
Umpire Coaching
Learn to be an umpire in our masterclass delivered by the top umpire in Ireland.
Group Coaching and Master classes
Improve your play by learning from Olympic standard and master coaches. Find a regular coach near you.
Sports seminars and workshops
Learn everything about badminton, coaching, physio from the top providers in the country.
Kids Sporting Events
Plenty for the kids to do and not just with our children's badminton coaching and competitions.
Try a Sport
Find out about other sports available in Lisburn including martial arts, basketball table tennis and squash.
Footwork to Music
Commonwealth Elite Badminton Coach, Andrew Stewart, will deliver his famous ‘Footwork to Music’ training session at Badminton Expo.
This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a master level coach. Guaranteed to make your footwork fancier than Fred Astaire and help you get to the shuttle in time to deliver that killer shot!
Featuring Badminton Stars and Celebrities
Chloe Magee, Irish Badminton Olympian
Niall McVeigh, 2x world and European para badminton champion
Toby Penty, English Badminton Olympian and Commonwealth Games Star
Social Track
Bouncy Castles for the Kids
Incredible bouncy fun all day long with castles, helter skelter and an inflatable obstacle course, all thanks to Lisburn Hot Tub n Bounce!
Fairground
Face Painters, whack-a-mole, kiddies racing cars and inflatable axe throwing, (I want a go at that one)! Loads of fun for kids both big and little!
Late Bar
Our full stocked bar and catering outlets will be serving high quality food and drink throughout the event. Come along and taste the best of local produce.
Ceilidh Band
Take your partner by the hand, swing her round, you're looking grand. We're proud to have the award winning Alistair Scott Ceilidh Band.
Post Event Party
Party on down with famous local DJ Dylan McKee who will be mixing music until the wee hours for your entertainment.
Charity Auction
Get your hands on some exclusive signed merchandise from our celebrities and elite players at our auction.
TV and Radio Coverage
The entire event will be streamed online with continuous commentary and coverage from local DJs and MCs. Get yourself on the TV!
Business Track
Celebrity Opening
Meet famous personages and business leaders at our official opening ceremony.
Business Hall
Showcase your business, find a local supplier, see what goods and services are on offer. A wide range of businesses but particularly focused on the sporting community.
Seminars, Workshops and Speeches
Hear from the experts on how to grow your business, attract new customers, leverage digital technology and successfully cope with change.
Networking
Meet leaders and influencers from big businesses. Make new connections to help grow your business and open up new channels.
Advertisement, Marketing and Promotion
Leverage our unparalleled marketing platform to promote your business via our website, social media channels, email marketing list and through signage at the event, tv and radio coverage.
Business Speed Dating
Whether you're a provider or are looking for a service or solution, get connected with the right people in our speed dating session
Business Track Speakers
Enda Lynch, CEO @ Badminton Ireland: High Performance Leadership
Hannah McAteer, HR Manager @ Expleo, Building a Great Place to Work
Ciaran May, CEO @ Natural Resilience, When we are more Reflective, we are more effective.
Lorna Shannon, CEO @ Resolve Hypnotherapy: Changing Your Thoughts - Changes Your Life ™️
Jeff Marshall @ Marshall.Film, Digital Media and Marketing - optimise your on-line social presence
Graeme Clarke @ Generation X Design, Self Promotion and Marketing