An exciting line-up of brand-new events for 2026 have been announced at the Great Yorkshire Showground, as well as some popular returning favourites.
New signings to the 250-acre Showground in Harrogate include four events taking place at the versatile Great Yorkshire Events Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate. Hundreds of authors will be showcased at the Pascify Book Con book festival, thriving country pursuits are being brought together for The Northern Country Sports Show, while motorsports, music, food and community is set to be celebrated at Mathewsons Live 2026 where visitors can meet the Mathewsons team from TV’s Bangers & Cash.
The first new event at the Showground this year is the Yorkshire Farming Conference organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, with more than 30 speakers and 60-plus businesses and organisations as part of a packed trade show. The event will inspire and connect the farming community on Wednesday 28 January at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre. Tickets, priced £25 + VAT, are available to purchase in advance only. See yorkshirefarmingconference.co.uk.
Allister Nixon, CEO of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society said: “It’s all set to be a busy and exciting year at the Great Yorkshire Showground, with so many brilliant events and something for everyone. That’s the great beauty of the Showground, it’s blessed with a hugely versatile space, there’s a really passionate team who make sure every event is handled with great care, and profits from hosting all of these events help fund the Society’s year-round work to promote and support farming, food and the countryside. We are looking forward to welcoming all of our visitors over the next 12 months.”
Pascify Con, on Saturday 11 April at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, will showcase hundreds of authors specialising in paranormal, science fiction and fantasy genres and sub-genres during a series of talks, panels, readings and Q&As. Signed books including special editions exclusive to the event, and merchandise, will be available to purchase, while industry specialists will promote their services. Early entry is from 9.30am, general admission from 11am. Tickets are priced £10-£36. For more details, visit pascify.com.
The Northern Country Sports Show is on Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 June at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre. Organised by AW Events, it celebrates shooting, hunting and fishing sports. Visitors can take advantage of on-site camping for tents and motorhomes. Tickets are available online at northerncountrysportsshow.co.uk where an early bird offer of £10 tickets for a one-day pass, and £15 tickets for both days are currently available.
Mathewsons Live, on Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 August at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre is two action-packed days for thousands of fans to experience one of the UK’s most exciting automotive and lifestyle events. Family-friendly entertainment, displays and activities include motorsport rally stage demonstrations, rare cars, live music and artisan food, drink and local produce. There will be dedicated spaces to meet the Mathewsons, the team from the longstanding family-run firm based in Pickering who have found fame as stars of the Bangers & Cash TV show. Tickets are priced £24.50 for adults and £10 for children under 16. Find out more at mathewsons.co.uk/mathewsons-live.
Another highlight at the Showground is the Yorkshire Voices Conference 2026: Reset & Rise, an event which returns to Pavilions of Harrogate on Friday 27 February. Hosted by Yorkshire Ladies Links, it offers honest conversations around the real issues women face today, with speakers who include TV presenter and journalist Christine Talbot and broadcasters Stephanie Hirst and Christa Ackroyd. There will be advice and inspiration across a range of topics, from navigating career changes and managing financial pressures, to family and relationship dynamics and personal wellbeing. Admission is free by registering in advance via yorkshireladieslinks.co.uk. Separate bookings or a small fee may be required for keynote speaker sessions and business workshops.
Also returning to the Showground is Everything Electric North, a Fully Charged production, on Friday 8 – 9 May at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre. The world’s leading home energy and electric vehicle expo features expert panel talks, home energy companies showcasing new products, hundreds of EVs on display and the largest EV test drive experience in the country. Tickets are priced £7.50-£15. For more details, see uk.everythingelectric.show.
For full event listings at the Great Yorkshire Showground in 2026, including the Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 July, visit greatyorkshireeventscentre.co.uk.
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