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Balmoral Show 13th – 16th May 2026 ( Run and managed by the RUAS )

The Balmoral Show takes place on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday the 13 - 16 May 2026 at Balmoral Park, Maze Long Kesh, Lisburn. The event is open from 09.30 daily.

Visitors are requested to leave plenty of time for their journey and as with any major event be prepared for potential delays.

Those wishing to attend, should consider using public transport if possible.

Non show traffic should try to avoid the area around the Halftown Road, A3 Moira Road, Harrys Road and Hillsborough Road / Blaris Road when possible during show hours.

Also try to avoid arriving or leaving the show during the morning or evening rush hour when traffic generally is at its peak elsewhere.

Routes to The Show

• Visitors travelling from the West should take the M1 Motorway and leave at junction 8 ( Blaris ) where they will be directed to travel via the A101 and A1 Hillsborough Road, Sprucefield Roundabout, and Blaris Road

• Traffic from the North West should travel down the A26, Moira Roundabout,then along the A3 Moira Road towards Lisburn, accessing the show via Halftown Road

• Lisburn Traffic should take the Moira Road out of Lisburn and access the show via the Halftown Road

• Those travelling from Belfast and the North East should travel south on the M1 Motorway, leaving the motorway at junction 7 ( Sprucefield ), and follow the direction signage for A1 Lisburn, accessing the show via Blaris Road.

• Traffic from the South should use the A1 Dual carriageway and access the show via Harrys Road which is the first left turn after the Hillsborough Roundabout

Extensive signing will be in place close to the show entrances. Please follow these and the directions of the PSNI.

Further details of arrangements for travelling to the Show can also be found at: www.balmoralshow.co.uk and public transport and shuttle bus links from Lisburn Translink at

Balmoral Show 2026 | Translink

This scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of 2.1 kilometres of the A2 Warrenpoint Road Dual Carriageway (Newry Bound) from near Old Warrenpoint Road junction ending at Greenbank Road Roundabout Newry.

To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement a series of week-end road closures - remaining as follows:-

• A2 Warrenpoint Road Dual C/way - Newry bound will be closed continuously from 7 pm Friday 15 May 2026 to 6 am on Monday 18 May 2026 between Narrow Water roundabout Warrenpoint to Greenbank Road Roundabout. 

• A2 Warrenpoint Road Dual C/way - Newry bound will be closed continuously from 7 pm Friday 22 May 2026 to 6 am on Monday 25 May 2026 between Narrow Water roundabout Warrenpoint to Greenbank Road Roundabout.

A diversionary route will be signposted via A2 Warrenpoint Road, A2 Newry Road, A2 Newry St., A2 Church St., B7 Duke St., B7 Upper Dromore Road, B7 Milltown St., B7 Bridge Road, B7 Chapel Hill, B8 Newry Road, B8 Hilltown Road, A25 Rathriland Road, A25 Windsor Hill, A25 Sandys St., A1 Downshire Road, A1 Trevor Hill, A1 Upper Water St., A1 Abbey Way, A1William St., A2 Kilmorey St and vice versa.

A temporary speed limit of 50 mph will be imposed along the A2 Warrenpoint Road for the duration of the work. Overtaking will also be prohibited during the works.

Completion of the work by Monday 25 May 2026 is subject to favourable weather conditions, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.

The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of the Greenbank Road Roundabout and side roads adjacent to the roundabout.

To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement overnight road closures, commencing Monday 18 May to Saturday 30 May 7pm to 6am.

A diversionary route will be signposted via A2 Warrenpoint Road, A2 Newry Road, A2 Newry St., A2 Church St., B7 Duke St., B7 Upper Dromore Road, B7 Milltown St., B7 Bridge Road, B7 Chapel Hill, B8 Newry Road, B8 Hilltown Road, A25 Rathriland Road, A25 Windsor Hill, A25 Sandys St., A1 Downshire Road, A1 Trevor Hill, A1 Upper Water St., A1 Abbey Way, A1William St., A2 Kilmorey St and vice versa.

Completion of the work by Saturday 30 May 2026 is subject to favourable weather conditions, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.

Temporary traffic management resumed on Monday 13th April with a one -way closure, from the Stewartstown Road to Lagmore Drive with traffic being allowed to exit Lagmore Avenue, operating Monday to Friday between 09.30-16.30. 

Subject to favourable weather conditions the works are due to be completed by 15th May 2026.

Castlereagh - NIE cabling work along Ballymaconaghy Road commence Monday 27^th April 2026 for 3 weeks.

This will include a continuous lane closure for the duration of the works.

The next phase of resurfacing work, forming part of the public realm works around Belfast Grand Central Station, will be carried out in Hope Street. 

Further update (5/5/26) - resurfacing in Hope Street, remaining section to be resurfaced. 

• Works will take place over the 3 weekends with working hours 8am – 6pm on all days.
• Works start at the eastern end of Hope Street, with no vehicular access between Hope Street and Great Victoria Street, this includes no access to/from Lincoln Place.
• Vehicular access will be available to and from the junction with Sandy Row/Linfield Road/Boyne Bridge Place as far as St Andrew Square East; this includes access into the carparks in St Andrew Square, and the Holiday Inn western entrance.
• Pedestrian access will be available

Remaining works will take place over the following weekends - May the 16 - 17, 23 - 24 and 30 - 31 May 2026.

Belfast City Centre – Road and Lane Closures

Public Realm Works around Grand Central Station

Public realm works to enhance pedestrian safety, walking routes, accessibility and cycling around Belfast Grand Central Station continue to progress and are due to be completed this summer.

As part of the final delivery phase, a programme of road resurfacing works is now being scheduled to ensure a high-quality, durable finish following construction.

Phase 2: Hope Street / Sandy Row

Resurfacing will be completed over the remaining consecutive weekends in May:

• Saturday / Sunday 16–17 May
• Saturday / Sunday 23–24 May
• Saturday / Sunday 30–31 May
• Works will commence at 8.00pm on Saturday evening and are expected to complete by Sunday evening each weekend

During these periods, road and lane closures will be in place, with clearly signposted diversion routes.

Some Metro and Ulsterbus / Goldliner services will be impacted with some stops in the area temporarily suspended.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.

Road users and public transport passengers are advised to plan their journey in advance and allow additional time.

Translink is encouraging people to consider using public transport when travelling into the city centre during these works, as some delays may be expected for road users.

Temporary Continuous Road Closure to part of C309 Skeagh Road, Kinallen from its junction with C309 Black Bog Road to its junction with U4040 Mayfield Avenue.

This closure is required in the interests of public safety due to the partial collapse of a bridge on this stretch of road.

A local diversion is in operation via C309 Skeagh Road, C310 Diamond Road and C328 Banbridge Road.

Please ensure to allow additional time for your journey.

Temporary Continuous Road Closure to part of C184 Maydown Road, Benburb from its junction with B128 Clonfeacle Road to its junction with C186 Carrickaness Road.

This closure is required in the interests of public safety due to the partial collapse of a retaining wall and carriageway.

A local diversion is in operation via B128 Clonfeacle Road, B128 Blackwatertown Road, C185 Artasooly Road and C184 Maydown Road. 

Please ensure to allow additional time for your journey.