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Belfast Championship Dog Show 2026
At Eikon Exhibition Centre · Balmoral Park, Sprucefield, Lisburn, BT27 5QB
At Eikon Exhibition Centre · Balmoral Park, Sprucefield, Lisburn, BT27 5QB
The Belfast Dog Show Society hosts the largest Championship Show in Ireland, run under Kennel Club rules and serving as a Crufts qualifier. The 2026 show takes place over two days on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park. All rings and trade stands are under one roof, making this a comfortable all-weather event. Breeds from across Northern Ireland and beyond compete across breed, group and stakes classes. Spectators are welcome.
Dates: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026.
Venue: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Sprucefield, Lisburn BT27 5QB.
Crufts qualifier for 2027.
Contact Secretary Jackie Stubbs: belfastdss@hotmail.com or 028 90229127.
Trade stands, food and spectator seating available.
The Eikon Exhibition Centre is at Balmoral Park, Sprucefield, Lisburn, just off the M1 motorway at junction 6. Free parking on site. Goldline express buses connect Belfast to Lisburn town centre; the exhibition centre is a short taxi ride from Lisburn train station.
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