Melbourne Royal Show

Last updated October 2026

Melbourne's annual 11-day show with animals, rides, Showbags, food and entertainment; next show 23 September to 3 October 2027.

The Melbourne Royal Show is an annual 11-day show at the Melbourne Showgrounds, run by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. The show's site describes animals to meet, from lambs and farm animals to dog competitions, plus rides, award-winning food, Showbags, Blue Ribbon competitions, freestyle motocross and live entertainment. The 2026 show ran from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 4 October and has now finished. As of October 2026, the site lists the next show as 23 September to 3 October 2027. Tickets for 2027 are not on sale yet, and prices are not published on its website; the show says its official website is the only place to buy valid tickets, and you can subscribe to its newsletter to hear when they go on sale. Enquiries are taken from 9am to 5pm on 9281 7444.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 17 October 2026.