The weather couldn’t dampen spirits last week as the 2026 Balmoral Show, in partnership with Ulster Bank, welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the Eikon Exhibition Centre from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th May for four unforgettable days of agri excellence.

Northern Ireland’s biggest and best-loved celebration of farming, food and family fun returns in 2026 as the Balmoral Show once again takes over the Eikon Exhibition Centre from 13–16 May.

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society’s Horticulture Committee are proud to announce Horatio’s Garden, Belfast as their chosen charity for 2026.

Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Business Development Executive, Carolyn Green and Chair of Sheep Shearing, John Murphy look forward to the Six Nations Blade Shearing Championship taking place at the Balmoral Show on Friday 15 May 2026 at 1:30pm.

With just over 4 weeks until the 157^th Balmoral Show organisers the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society are proud to unveil several new sponsors who have signed up to join the Balmoral Buzz.

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society and Food NI are delighted to join forces once again as they reveal the highlights of the NI Food & Drink Pavilion at the 2026 Balmoral Show.