Thu 1 Oct · +3 more dates
Melbourne Showgrounds · Ascot Vale
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For eleven unforgettable days the Melbourne Showgrounds transforms into a playground of joy, discovery and shared experience, with animals to meet, food to taste, rides to take on and entertainment to discover.
Nowhere else can you lock eyes with a 1000kg bull, take a flavour-packed journey through gourmet offerings and show favourites, soak up the energy of the carnival, browse over 400 varieties of showbags with everything from sweet treats to pop culture collectibles, and end your day with fireworks choreographed to music in the night sky.
Each day at the Melbourne Royal Show, thousands of animals and hundreds of competitors bring the action to life across livestock, horses, dogs, alpacas, poultry and more, while hands-on farming experiences like cow milking, sheep shearing and the Sunrise Animal Nursery create unforgettable memories for all ages.
Quick answers
When is Melbourne Royal Show?
Thu 1 Oct 2026, +3 more dates. There are 4 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale, VIC.
How much are tickets?
From $27, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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