Crowds have been flocking to the Eikon Exhibition Centre for the first day of the four day show.

13. Pacemaker Press 13-05-2026: The 2026 Balmoral Show returned on Wednesday at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. With thousands of animals on display and 500 trade stands, the 157th edition of the show is the culmination of months of hard work by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. Over the course of four days visitors can watch livestock competitions, taste the finest food and Northern Irish produce or simply enjoy a family day out. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
With thousands of animals on display and 500 trade stands, the 157th edition of the show is the culmination of months of hard work by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. Photo: Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

14. Pacemaker Press 13-05-2026: The 2026 Balmoral Show returned on Wednesday at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. With thousands of animals on display and 500 trade stands, the 157th edition of the show is the culmination of months of hard work by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. Over the course of four days visitors can watch livestock competitions, taste the finest food and Northern Irish produce or simply enjoy a family day out. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Over the course of four days visitors can watch livestock competitions, taste the finest food and Northern Irish produce or simply enjoy a family day out. Photo: Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

15. Pacemaker Press 13-05-2026: The 2026 Balmoral Show returned on Wednesday at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. With thousands of animals on display and 500 trade stands, the 157th edition of the show is the culmination of months of hard work by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. Over the course of four days visitors can watch livestock competitions, taste the finest food and Northern Irish produce or simply enjoy a family day out. Tiernan Keenan, Iran Keenan 3 years old and dad Stephen keenan pictured at the Show. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
The 2026 Balmoral Show returned on Wednesday at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. Photo: Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

16. Pacemaker Press 13-05-2026: The 2026 Balmoral Show returned on Wednesday at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. With thousands of animals on display and 500 trade stands, the 157th edition of the show is the culmination of months of hard work by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. Over the course of four days visitors can watch livestock competitions, taste the finest food and Northern Irish produce or simply enjoy a family day out. Matthew Bloomer & Imogen Kirkland overall Dexter champion pictured at the Show. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
The 2026 Balmoral Show returned on Wednesday at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. Photo: Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.


