We may have just passed the halfway mark in May, but there’s still plenty to look forward to on the bodybuilding circuit this month.
Thanks to the Gymfluencers Calendar, you don’t have to miss a single lift. Using our own handy tool, we’ve handpicked the top 5 events that you simply have to see.
Why not grab yourself a ticket and catch all the bronzed, muscle-popping action in the flesh?
UKBFF Cumbrian Classic Qualifier Championships
The UKBFF Cumbrian Classic Qualifier Championships takes place on Saturday, May 20 between 10am and 8pm in The Solway Hall, Whitehaven.
It offers contestants the chance to progress to prestigious competitions such as the UKBFF British Finals, IFBB Arnold Classic, IFBB Diamond Cup, and the IFBB World Championships.
The United Kingdom Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (UKBFF) is part of the largest bodybuilding and fitness organisation in the world.
The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) was founded in 1946 by Ben and Joe Weider and has national federations in over 196 countries.
If you’re local then it’s definitely worth checking this one out!
NABBA South East 2023
NABBA South East 2023 takes place just a day later on Sunday, May 21 from 11.30am in Charter Hall, Colchester.
Challengers will be travelling from Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater London, and Essex to show off the fruits of their arduous preparation.
The event is also a qualifier for the NABBA Britain Finals and includes multiple men’s and women’s classes, from First-Timers and Juniors to Masters Over 45 and Miss Toned Figure.
The Fitness Division features Miss Bikini (open, over 35s), Men’s Sports Shorts (open, over 45s), and Men’s Classic Bodybuilding (open).
Tickets cost £25 and competitors are required to have a valid NABBA annual membership to enter.
BPA Northern Ireland Grand Prix
The British Physique Alliance is hosting the inaugural Northern Ireland Grand Prix on Sunday, May 21 at the Lagan Valley Island Hall in Lisburn.
There, the top male and female physiques in the country will compete for the elusive titles of the very first Northern Ireland Grand Prix bodybuilding and fitness champions.
The top 3 athletes will then qualify for the BPA British Championships on October 22 in England.
Starting at midday, the event is expected to run until around 7pm.
UK Strongest Man & UK Strongest Woman 2023
Okay, you’ve got me, this isn’t a bodybuilding show, but if you’re into heavy weights and scarcely believable strength tests, then you simply can’t miss this one.
The UK’s strongest men and women will push themselves to their limits during a weekend of vein-splitting action at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
Following the Quarter Finals (Saturday, May 27) and Semi-Finals (Sunday, May 28), just 8 men will remain in the competition. Ahead of them are five bone-bending challenges designed to separate the best from the rest.
Plus, for the first time ever, catch the final event of UK’s Strongest Woman.
The show starts at 1pm and finishes at 5.30pm. Who knows, you could even see the heir to Eddie Hall’s throne in action.
PCA Universe Expo
The PCA Universe Expo is the first of three Pro shows to be hosted by the federation, with the British Finals and World Championships set to take place later this year.
It will welcome competitors who have earned their place by taking to the stage and impressing at various PCA shows since the turn of the year.
Boasting a £30,000 prize fund, all the action will unfold on Sunday, May 28 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Tickets are priced at £27 each.
