One of the UK’s top agricultural and countryside living events, the Royal Three Counties Show returns to Three Counties Showground in Malvern from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2026.
Featuring leading voices from the worlds of food and farming, loads of live entertainment, thousands of animals and plenty of fun family activities, SoGlos rounds up the highlights...
Celebrity guests at Royal Three Counties Show 2026
Some of the biggest names in farming and rural pursuits are coming to the Royal Three Counties Show this year, including Clarkson's Farm star and bestselling author, Kaleb Cooper; actor-turned-farmer, Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz; Gloucestershire farmer, Adam Henson; equestrian influencer, Harlow Luna White; and global sensation, GRASSMEN.
While in the Food & Drink Theatre, Gloucestershire gourmands can see Iron Chef UK winner, Marcus Bean; the brains behind The Beefy Boys, Anthony 'Murf' Murphy; and Spudman – aka Ben Newman.
See the full line-up at royalthreecounties.co.uk/whats-on/special-guests.
Live entertainment at Royal Three Counties Show
The Main Arena has a packed programme of entertainment across the weekend. Animal lovers won't want to miss the daily Grand Parade of Livestock or the Atkinson Action Horses, who perform two shows per day, featuring incredible dressage and acrobatic trick riding; as well as eventing, showjumping, Pony Club mounted games, carriage driving and heavy horse competitions on selected days across the weekend.
Parachute Regiment Freefall Team, The Red Devils, will be wowing crowds in the Main Arena on Friday and Sunday with their spectacular aerial show, too.
There are thrilling displays to watch at the STIHL Timbersports Arena, where the world's most skilled athletes compete in variety of challenges using axes and saws; while visitors can see the World Pole Climbing Championships, chainsaw demonstrations and specialist machinery in action in the Forestry Arena.
Then in the Countryside Arena, there's the Tractor Tug, displays from Hawkeye Falconry, Dog and Duck demos, gundog demonstrations and the popular Vintage Tractor Parade.
See the full arenas and theatres programme at royalthreecounties.co.uk/whats-on/arenas-and-theatres.
Family activities at Royal Three Counties Show 2026
As well as getting to meet equine influencer and YouTube star, Harlow Luna White, little ones can hop on a hobby horse and test their skills in the Hobby Horse Arena. The UK Hobby Horse Association brings showjumping classes to the Royal Three Counties Show for the first time this year, giving riders a chance to qualify for the Hobby Horse Championship Show 2026 – with the competition open to first-timers, beginners and advanced enthusiasts.
There are pedal tractors and toy farm machinery from Killbran, as well as STIHL toys, to play with – and for kids who love to get their hands dirty, they can take part in the potato dig to search for spuds they can take home.
There's even a vintage funfair to ride on, too!
See the full list of family activities at royalthreecounties.co.uk/whats-on/family-activities.
Food and drink at Royal Three Counties Show 2026
Alongside the celebrity guests taking to the stage in the Food & Drink Theatre, one of the highlights of this year's Royal Three Counties Show is the Beefy Boys' Burger School, supported by Weber, featuring The Beefy Boys BBQ Competition on Saturday; and a burger-making masterclass with Murf on Sunday.
The Kitchen Garden Pizza Company is also hosting workshops throughout the weekend, where participants can rustle up their own personalised pizza in one of the brand's garden pizza ovens.
For those who don't fancy cooking, you're spoiled for choice with street food, with around 30 vendors to choose from, as well as a variety of cafes and a vintage tea tent. The Indoor Food & Shopping Hall is packed with produce from artisans and producers from across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take home, too.
And for anyone who fancies a tipple, pop into The Old Bull Bar, sponsored by Westons and Wye Valley Brewery; sip something sparkling in the Champagne Bar in the Royal Parade Area; or stock up on English wines, cider and perry to take home from the English Wine Show and the International Cider & Perry Festival.
Find out more about the Food & Drink Festival at royalthreecounties.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink.
Tickets for Royal Three Counties Show 2026
Tickets for the Royal Three Counties Show cost from £25 per adult, with children under 16 able to attend for free.
To book tickets, visit royalthreecounties.co.uk.
