The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society has confirmed that the 2026 Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show will take place from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Salesbury Hall in Ribchester. The three-day event celebrates Lancashire’s farming heritage and provides a major summer outing for residents across Lancashire, including those from Lancaster.
Organisers say planning is already underway for the show, which will feature livestock displays, showjumping and family activities. Tickets are on sale via the show’s official ticketing portal (TICKETsrv), linked from the Royal Lancashire Show website. The society has publicly acknowledged Logical BI among its sponsors for 2026.
According to the Charity Commission for England and Wales, the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society is a registered charity (No. 1008403) dedicated to the improvement of agriculture and the education of the public about farming and rural life. The event is led by chairman Colin Mustoe MBE, who chairs the society and allows the show to be staged on his Salesbury Hall estate in Ribchester.
Local coverage and the society’s own histories note the show’s long roots: its first recorded event dates back to 1767. Regional historical accounts also record a notable 1851 showing in Lancaster that featured an American reaping machine — an exhibit often cited in society histories as influential on local farming practices.
Trade and tourism outlets describe the Royal Lancashire Show as one of the country’s oldest agricultural shows and a major rural gathering. Visitors can expect traditional sheep and cattle competitions alongside modern technology and recruitment displays — what Visit Lancashire and industry listings call Lancashire’s ‘premier summer family event.’
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