The Royal Adelaide Show is back in 2025 with all your favourite showbags, show rides, carnival food and loads of family entertainment.
Experience the magic of South Australia’s most loved event, the Royal Adelaide Show! Each year this is where the city meets the country, creating unforgettable experiences and lifelong family memories. Meet plenty of cute farmyard animals, chase that adrenaline rush on a ride, watch jaw-dropping stunts on the Main Arena, indulge in your favourite show food and go all out on showbags!
The much loved Royal Adelaide Show is the longest-running event on SA’s calendar, showcasing the very best of South Australia with exhibition pavilions, competitions, carnival attractions and nightly fireworks. Check out all the family friendly highlights below and plan your day out with family and friends.
TICKETS ON SALE FROM 1 AUGUST 2025
KID’S MID-WEEK ENTERTAINMENT
What’s on for the little kids? It’s a kid’s paradise on the Goyder Stage with kids’ mid-week entertainment now extending to Monday to Friday. Make the most of mid-week discount tickets because they’re bringing the ultimate kids’ entertainment extravaganza to life with a fantastic line-up that will delight children of all ages.
LINE UP COMING SOON!
SHOW RIDES
The Ride Guide is where you’ll find a list of all the rides at the Show! For the extreme thrill seekers, family friendly rides and anything in between, there’s a ride for every age group.
A second Ferris Wheel was launched in 2024 (not the one pictured below). It sits at 35 metres tall and has fully enclosed gondolas which provide access for wheelchairs and those with additional needs.
VIEW THE SHOW RIDE GUIDE
SHOW FOOD & DRINKS
New additions each year alongside your Show favourites such as Dagwood Dogs, curly chips on a stick, Rotary donuts, pretzels, cheese toasties, and more. More announcements to come!
VIEW THE FOOD GUIDE
SHOWBAGS
Showbags are always popular at The Show and there’s always something for everyone with chocolates, lollies, AFL, Bluey, Marvel Avengers, Beanie Kids, Care Bears and many other popular theme bags on offer. Some of the popular ones do sell out quickly so don’t wait too long to shop for the ones you want.
COMPETITIONS
Competitions are a big part of the Show and they keep going from strength to strength. Make sure you check out some of the winning entries on display (we love to see all the cake decorating) or soak up the excitement of the judging ring when you’re at the Show.
COMPETITION DETAILS HERE
FIREWORKS
Nightly fireworks are a fabulous way to end a fun filled day at the Show. Watch them from the Main Arena.
TICKETS
You can purchase your tickets at theshow.com.au or from Drakes Supermarkets, from 1 August 2025.
The Royal Adelaide Show welcome Drakes Supermarkets as the Official Presenting Partner for 2025, bringing together two iconic South Australian organisations with a shared commitment to celebrating the state’s finest primary producers and delivering an unforgettable Show experience.
As part of this exciting three-year partnership, Drakes will also be the Official Retail Ticketing Partner, providing attendees with a convenient way to purchase tickets at any of its 46 stores across South Australia. This includes the Wayville store, conveniently located just across the road from the Showground.
DISCOUNT CARNIVAL PASS
This is one for the thrill seekers! Purchase 100 ride tokens for $80 or 40 ride tokens for $35. Each token has a face value of $1 and can be redeemed at any ride and most games.
Make sure you swap your carnival pass for ride tokens at the Carnival Pass Exchange, located inside the Kidman Gate. Discount Carnival Passes are available for pre-purchase only.
2024 ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW:
Royal Adelaide Show | Adelaide Showground | 30 Aug – 7 Sep 2025
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the Royal Adelaide Show website.
What: Royal Adelaide Show
When: Saturday 30 August – Sunday 7 September 2025
Where: Adelaide Showground | Goodwood Road, Wayville
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: all photos by Play & Go Adelaide
Royal Adelaide Show | Adelaide Showground | 30 Aug – 7 Sep 2025
Our Favourite Things to See & Do at the 2024 Royal Adelaide Show
Ended: WIN Royal Adelaide Show Family Passes
FREE Things To Do at the Royal Adelaide Show 2024
How to Enjoy the Royal Adelaide Show on a Budget | Show Tips for Families
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