What’s happening?
DSEI UK takes place from Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th September 2027 but the preparations for the fair begin well in advance of this date. During both the set up week and the arms fair we will be there to say no to warfare, no to genocide and no to militarism.
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The arms trade touches a huge range of issues and struggles. In 2027 there will be some themed days to bring some of these connections into focus and provide structure, but they are not strict and all kinds of actions and issues will be highlighted throughout the resistance.
If you would like to get involved in organising, have an idea for a peaceful protest or action that you’d like us to publicise, or you’d like to discuss an activity with us, please send an email to resistDSEI@protonmail.com or contact us on Instagram or Facebook.
2027 arms fair set up: Monday 31st August to Sunday 5th September, at the East entrance to Excel (DLR Prince Regent Station)
This is when exhibitors, lorries, and equipment arrive at the ExCel Centre to deliver military hardware and construct exhibition stands etc. We will be there to say this is not okay, to demonstrate and to disrupt.
2027 DSEI week: Monday 6th to Friday 10th September 2027, at the West entrance to ExCel (DLR Custom House Station)
The week will start on Monday with the DSEI press day, VIP visits and mini conferences. Delegates will then be arriving throughout the following four days.
What happened in 2025?
‘Set up’ week 1st – 7th September 2025
East entrance to Excel (DLR Prince Regent Station)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 1st | Set up camp |
| Tuesday 2nd | Set up camp and banner making |
| Wednesday 3rd | Rethinking security: police, borders and prisons at DSEI |
| Walk of Witness (WILPF) | |
| Thursday 4th | No Ecocide, No Genocide |
| Leafleting at Dept for Energy Security and Net Zero | |
| Friday 5th | Think Global, Act Local (international struggles and solidarity) |
| Saturday 6th | Festival of Resistance (performance, creativity, party) |
| Sunday 7th | Workers against the Arms Trade |
Event week 8th – 12th September 2025
West entrance to ExCel (DLR Custom House Station)
| Date | Events |
|---|---|
| Monday 8th | Taize against the Tanks |
| Evening Candle-lit vigil | |
| Tuesday 9th | SHUT DSEI DOWN: The Big One |
| No Faith in War | |
| Wednesday 10th | No Pride In Genocide |
| Leafleting in Trafalgar Square with MAW | |
| Pots and Pans Protest | |
| Leafleting at DSEI with WILPF | |
| Thursday 11th | Migrant Justice Talk |
| Vigil with PPU and ECC | |
| Vigil Continues at Dept Business and Trade | |
| Friday 12th | Feminist Justice |
