Greenwich Dog Show 2026
The Greenwich Dog Show is back – and it’s set to be bigger, better, and more tail-waggingly fun than ever before!
Join us on Sunday 24 May for a spectacular celebration of all things canine. This year, we’re going all out with an expanded competition, more paw-some prizes, and an exciting marketplace packed with everything a dog (or their human) could wish for – from gourmet pet bakeries and boutique pet hotels to canine fertility clinics and specialist retailers.
With the show growing in popularity, we’re introducing free tickets to help manage the crowds. Secure yours via our website and get ready for a barking good day out.
All dogs, big and small, well-behaved or wonderfully mischievous, are welcome to join in the fun! Places are limited with 30 dogs per class, so don’t miss out your chance to participate.
All profits and proceeds from this event will go to Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College to conserve and protect our beautiful site for future generations of humans and pups.
Class Schedule
- 9.30am: Registration opens for dog participants
- 10am – 5pm: Dog Show competitions
- 10am – 5pm: Painted Hall & Visitor Centre open
- 10am – 7pm: Artisan craft stalls
- 10am – 8pm: Street food stalls
- 10.30am – 5pm: Arts & crafts activities
- 11am – 10pm: Gin & Pimms bar
- 5pm: Best in Show competition
- 5.30pm: Press call photoshoot for the Best in Show
Competition Categories
- Waggiest Tail: 10am & 2pm
- Prettiest Bitch: 10.20am & 2.20pm
- Handsome Hound: 10.40am & 2.40pm
- Glorious Golden Oldie: 11am & 3pm
- Cutest Pup: 11.20am & 3.20pm
- Best Unique Feature: 11.40am & 3.40pm
- Best Baroque*: 12pm & 4pm
- Best Rescue Dog: 12.20pm & 4.20pm
- Best Trick: 12.40pm & 4.40pm
- Best in Show: 5pm
- Press call photoshoot with the winners – 5.30pm
* This year, we are celebrating the Painted Hall’s 300th anniversary. The Best Baroque category is a nod to this, as the Painted Hall – often cited as the UK’s Sistine Chapel – remains one of the finest examples of Baroque interiors in the UK. Please note, we do not encourage the dressing up of dogs in costumes.
Dog friendly foodie fun
The Old Brewery, our dog-friendly on-site pub, is ready to welcome you and your furry friends over a cappuccino and puppaccino.
Healthy Dog Wellbeing Area
A standout feature of the Greenwich Dog Show 2026, this dedicated space celebrates the vital link between human and canine wellbeing.
Designed as a premium, experience-led environment, the area invites visitors to explore preventative and holistic health in a relaxed and engaging setting. On-the-day health testing for owners, delivered by qualified professionals, offers immediate personal insights in a non-clinical atmosphere.
A programme of expert-led talks will run throughout the day, covering mental wellbeing, nutrition, longevity and the evolving relationship between owner and dog health. Selected sessions will be delivered in partnership with the London House of Wellbeing.
Complementary wellbeing content for dogs will focus on behaviour, movement and nutrition, bringing the shared wellbeing ethos to life.
Important notes
- All dogs need to be on lead at all times on our grounds. Owners must be respectful to the code of conduct
- There will be free poo bags around the site for our canine attendees
- Photos of the event will be taken on the day. These may feature on our social media, website and promotional material.
Useful documents
If you are interested in having a stall at this event please email events@ornc.org
Photos by Olive Tree Photography
