Irish Agricultural Shows & Farming Event Dates 2026 – ROI & Northern Ireland
Full 2026 calendar of popular Irish agricultural shows and farming events including the National Ploughing Championships, Tullamore Show, Balmoral Show, FTMTA Machinery Show and major county agri events across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
September 2026
National Ploughing Championships – Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
📍 15 – 17 September 2026 - Europe’s largest outdoor agricultural event, combining competition, exhibitions, livestock, machinery and rural lifestyle displays.
August 2026
Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show – Tullamore, Co. Offaly
📍 Second Sunday in August (likely 9 August 2026) - Ireland’s premier one-day agricultural and livestock show with competitions, trade stands and classes for cattle, sheep and horses.
May 2026
Balmoral Show – Lisburn, Northern Ireland
📍 13 – 16 May 2026
Northern Ireland’s largest agricultural, food and livestock event featuring trade stands, competitions and family entertainment.
November 2026
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show – Punchestown Exhibition Centre, Co. Kildare
📍 10 – 12 November 2026
One of Ireland’s premier machinery and farm equipment exhibitions showcasing the latest tractors, implements and agri-technology.
Other Key Agri Events in 2026
Here are some additional shows/events pending official confirmations
Spring Farm Machinery Show (Cavan) – 4 – 5 Feb
Charleville Agri Show (North Cork) – 14 – 16 May
Cork Summer Show (Curraheen, Cork) – 20 – 21 Jun
AXA National Dairy Show (Green Glens, Millstreet) – October 2026
