Harlow Town Show is coming back – bigger and better than ever
Harlow Council has announced the long‑awaited return of one of the town’s most iconic and best‑loved events – the Harlow Town Show. The event will take over the Town Park Showground this August Bank Holiday weekend.
From Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August, the legendary show will roar back to life with a supersized programme, promising 2.5 days packed with family entertainment, showground spectacles, live music, community celebration and a revitalised twist for a new generation.
First held in the 1960s and running through the 70s and 80s – with a brief revival in the 2000s – the Harlow Town Show once attracted tens of thousands of residents every year. Now, it’s set for a blockbuster return as part of Building Harlow’s Future to restore much‑loved traditions while modernising the town’s cultural calendar.
The 2026 Harlow Town Show will be free to attend and will pack the Town Park Showground with a huge variety of attractions before evening entertainment at the new Bandstand.
The full list of attractions and details on the event will be released on here in the coming weeks and months leading up to the big day.
If you are interested in getting involved in the show or would like more information email townshow@harlow.gov.uk