Thousands of animals will be on display and 500 trade stands.
This year is the 157th edition of the show.
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The 157th Balmoral Show takes place from 13th – 16th May and is expected to welcome over 100,000 visitors throughout the four-day event. 2026 marks Ulster Bank’s 17th year as principal sponsor of the event which is the biggest food and agriculture celebration in NI.Robbie Neil from Stone Bridge Suffolks in Co. Down unloads his pigs. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
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The 157th Balmoral Show takes place from 13th – 16th May and is expected to welcome over 100,000 visitors throughout the four-day event. 2026 marks Ulster Bank’s 17th year as principal sponsor of the event which is the biggest food and agriculture celebration in NI.Carrie French washing her five-months-old dexter calf. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
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The 157th Balmoral Show takes place from 13th – 16th May and is expected to welcome over 100,000 visitors throughout the four-day event. 2026 marks Ulster Bank’s 17th year as principal sponsor of the event which is the biggest food and agriculture celebration in NI.Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
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The 157th Balmoral Show takes place from 13th – 16th May and is expected to welcome over 100,000 visitors throughout the four-day event. 2026 marks Ulster Bank’s 17th year as principal sponsor of the event which is the biggest food and agriculture celebration in NI.The Lester siblings from Armagh including David(5), Leah (7), Sarahjane(9), Grace(2) and Lily(8) Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye