The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has played a leading role in the development of agriculture and the rural economy in Wales for over a century, since its formation in 1904.
Today our work includes providing support for business, social welfare and education in rural communities, and the organisation and staging of our ever-popular society events; the Royal Welsh Show and the Winter Fair.
ROYAL WELSH SHOW
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3SY
We look forward to seeing you at the next Royal Welsh Show from 20th – 23rd July 2026.
ROYAL WELSH WINTER FAIR
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3SY
We look forward to seeing you at the next Winter Fair from 30th November – 1st December 2026.
SHOWGROUND
The 150 acre Royal Welsh Showground is open all year round. We host an array of exciting events set against the spectacular views of the Welsh countryside.
The Showground boasts many different venues catering for a variety of occasions such as weddings, business meetings, conferences, concerts, exhibitions and much more.
Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir to perform at the Royal Welsh Show 2026
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) is delighted to announce that the Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir will perform in the Main Ring on the opening day of the 2026 Royal Welsh Show, Monday 20 July.
Formed by Jeremy Clarkson, the Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir was originally brought together as part of an advertising campaign for his Cotswolds-based brewing business. Since then, the choir has grown into something far greater, using its platform to raise awareness of mental health within the farming community.
The group most recently captured the hearts of the nation by winning the 2026 final of Britain’s Got Talent, becoming the first ever choir to take the title.
The choir will perform during the afternoon of Monday 20 July, entertaining a packed Main Ring audience of thousands of showgoers in what promises to be one of the standout moments of the Show week.
Aled Rhys Jones, Chief Executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, said:
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome the Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir to the Royal Welsh Show. Their performance on the Monday in the Main Ring, in front of thousands of visitors, will be a truly special occasion.
“This will be their first official performance in Wales since winning the Britain’s Got Talent final, and we are incredibly excited to share that moment with our audience. Many members of the choir are also members of the Royal Welsh and have a strong connection with the Show, which makes their appearance here even more meaningful.”
The choir’s lead lady soloist, Rosie Jones, a beef and sheep farmer from Mid Wales, said:
“What an honour to be invited to sing at the Royal Welsh Show 2026. This fairytale journey just keeps growing, but the greatest thing to come from it is the community we’ve built within the choir and beyond.
“In a time of hardship, uncertainty and loneliness, the choir has become a place of connection, support and understanding. If our journey inspires others or helps even one person, then we are incredibly proud of that.
“Thank you for giving us the opportunity to continue spreading our message of hope and positivity across the farming and agricultural community and to everyone who has supported us along the way. We wouldn’t be here without you.”
The Royal Welsh Show, held annually at Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, is one of Europe’s premier agricultural events, celebrating the very best of Welsh farming, food, and rural life.
Full event details and ticket information are available on the RWAS website.