Balmoral Show 2022: Everything you need to know before you go
Are you heading to the show this week? 🐮🐷🐔
The 153rd Balmoral Show, held on the former Maze site, just outside Lisburn, is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors over the next few days (11-14th May).
It's the BIGGEST event on the calendar for agriculture fans each year, filled with fantastic local food, a bustling exhibition centre, trade areas, breathtaking performers and so much more.
What will the weather be like at the Balmoral Show this year?
With much of the site outdoors, it's important that the rain stays away! According to the Met Office...
Wednesday: Bright with the best of the sunshine early and later in the day. Scattered showers affecting the west at first, these developing more widely around the middle of the day. Maximum temperature 15 °C
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: A mainly dry and bright start on Thursday but breezy with further showers later. Heading towards the weekend it will start getting warmer, more sunshine and lighter winds
How to get tickets to the Balmoral Show:
No tickets will be available on the gate!
Tickets MUST be purchased online before you go to the show - they are print at home e-tickets. Please remember to print and bring your tickets or download to a smartphone for verification on arrival. Visit balmoralshow.co.uk
Can I park my car at the Balmoral Show?
Car parking is £10 per car. Please note, car parking can be paid by cash only.
What to look out for at Balmoral Show…
Pick up a copy of the free Map & Timetable when you arrive at the Show for a full list of events across the site.
Get up close with your farm favourites
The Children's Farm showcases an abundance of cute, cuddly baby farm animals. Children are given the opportunity to hold, stroke and even feed the baby animals provided by Ark Open Farm.
Entertainment around every corner
As you walk throughout the showgrounds, you're bound to bump into street performers with colourful costumes, comedy and silly antics.
Downtown's Show Stage will be jiving
Back by popular demand, Downtown Radio's very own show stage will have performers and singers throughout the day, for four whole days.
Presenters such as Kirstie and Coley, Caroline Fleck, Neal McClelland, Victoria Quinn and Lisa McHugh and Cool FM's Evanna Maxted will also be there.
The first 3 days will see our first Downtown Star of the Show talent competition from 3pm on the stage - come on down and watch some of NI's top performers battle it out!
Plus Kat Walker will be judging the Best Dressed competition on Saturday afternoon, so why not call down and say hello!
A feast for the eyes in the NI Food Pavilion
Local food and drink companies showcase the very best of local produce in the NI Food Pavilion. Some of the brands include Betty's Ice Cream, Symphonia Spirits, Country Kitchen and Thompson's Tea.
Annual Sheep Shearing competition
It is fast, exciting, and very competitive – if you've never witnessed a live sheep shearing competition, you're missing out! Keep an eye out for times for this, as it's incredible to watch LIVE.
Attractions in the Main Arena
Packed with many exhilarating attractions over the four days, the Main Arena is home to the RAF Parachute, Military Band, The Paul Hannam – Quad Bike Stunt Show and Polo Exhibition.