Royal Adelaide Show | Adelaide Showground | 5-13 Sep 2026
The Royal Adelaide Show is back from 5 – 13 September 2026 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.
What can you see and do at the Show?
- Ride the carnival attractions
- Collect your favourite showbags
- Visit the farm animals
- Explore the agricultural displays
- Enjoy the free entertainment
- Don’t miss the main arena action each day and night
- Eat your way around the Show!
- Climb on emergency service vehicles
- Discover hands-on activities
- Browse hundreds of exhibitors
- Watch the competitions
- Stay for the fireworks
DISCOVER THE BEST FREE THINGS TO DO AT THE SHOW
KID’S MID-WEEK ENTERTAINMENT
What’s on for the little kids? It’s a kid’s paradise on the Goyder Stage with FREE kids’ mid-week entertainment. 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.
- DC Justice League
- Octonauts present Captain Barnacles and the Octopod Rescue
- PJ Masks Show
Justice League
- Calling all heroes! Catwoman has stolen some precious diamonds and Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman are on the case. But, what is Catwoman really up to?
- 7-10 September 2026 at 3pm + 11 September 2026 at 5pm
Octonauts present Captain Barnacles and the Octopod Rescue
- Welcome aboard the Octopod, Octo-Cadets! Join Captain Barnacles and our host Steve as they train you to become an official Octonauts and undertake a daring rescue mission!
- 7-10 September 2026 at 1pm + 11 September 2026 at 3pm
PJ Masks Show
- Into the night to save the day! Join the PJ Masks for a Hero Training Session and learn all about what it takes to be a hero! Can you guess the team’s Super-Secret Weapon?
- 7-10 September 2026 at 11am
VIEW KIDS ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
MAIN ARENA
The Main Arena program features:
- Flyball
- Horses in Action / Show Jumping
- Royal Adelaide Ute Muster
- Mascot Games
- South Australian Young Farmer Challenge
- Hot Wheels Super Truck NightShift
- Grand Parade
- AIRTIME FMX – Day & Night (View the program)
- Hot Wheels Super Truck
- Royal Adelaide Ute Presentation
- Human Cannon
- Chicken Run! Farmyard Dash
- Hot Wheels Burnout Inferno
- Sheep Dog Trials
- Nightly Fireworks Display
SHOW RIDES
The Ride Guide is where you’ll find a list of all the rides at the Show – there are over 40 every year! For the extreme thrill seekers, family friendly rides and anything in between, there’s a ride for every age group.
New Show Rides in 2026:
- Warrior – Towering 55 metres high, Warrior launches riders into the sky at blistering speeds, flipping, spinning, and unleashing adrenaline in every direction (extreme)
- Zero Gravity – A high energy, bounce and blast ride throws you into a whirlwind of airtime, speed, and chaotic fun (thrills)
- VOID – Once it launches, you’re thrown into never before seen ride patterns in Australia, delivering a totally fresh, unpredictable thrill (extreme)
- Lunarix – Triple-spinning madness launches 16 fearless riders into gravity-defying flips, spinning a full 360° (extreme)
- Cruisin’ Kombi – Jump aboard your bright, beachy Kombi as it spins, rocks and whips you around in a playful, wave riding journey (family)
TAKE A LOOK AT THE 2026 RIDE GUIDE
DISCOVER THE BEST FREE THINGS TO DO AT THE SHOW
SHOW FOOD & DRINKS
The Show introduces new additions each year alongside your Show favourites such as Dagwood Dogs, curly chips on a stick, Rotary donuts, pretzels, cheese toasties, and more. New in 2026 include:
- Braising Boy
- El’s Fried Chicken
- The Banana Bar
- Staazi & Co
- Freaky Fries
- Chimnuts
VIEW THE FULL 2026 FOOD GUIDE
SHOWBAGS
This year’s Royal Adelaide Show has its biggest-ever collection of showbags, with 90 showbags priced at $10 or less. There are plenty of options for kids, teens and grown-ups with the range including classic favourites alongside new characters, toys, sweets, collectibles and novelty bags. Some of the popular ones do sell out quickly so don’t wait too long to shop for the ones you want.
VIEW THE 2026 SHOWBAG GUIDE
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
FIREWORKS
Presented by Drakes Supermarkets is a nightly fireworks display – a fabulous way to end a fun filled day at the Show. Watch them from the Main Arena from 7.45pm (8.45pm Friday and Saturday nights). The 30-minute firework show will feature lights, drones and pyrotechnics, setting the sky alight every night of the Show.
TICKETS
You can purchase your tickets online at theshow.com.au or in person from Drakes Supermarkets.
SAVE ON TICKETS: Exclusively at Drakes Supermarkets, save $10 on a family midweek ticket. Offer available 5–18 August 2026 only.
2026 TICKET PRICES – MONDAY TO FRIDAY:
- Adult 15+ $29
- Child (5-15 Years) $17
- Child (under 5) FREE
- Concession (incl student) $23
- Family Pass (1A+3C/2A+2C) $69
- After 6pm Adult $26
- After 6pm Child $15
2026 TICKET PRICES – SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
- Adult 15+ $35
- Child (5-15 Years) $21
- Child (under 5) FREE
- Concession (incl student) $28
- Family Pass (1A+3C/2A+2C) $82
- After 6pm Adult $29
- After 6pm Child $19
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.
BUY DISCOUNT CARNIVAL PASS
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.
GETTING TO THE SHOW
There is limited car parking around the Adelaide Showground, with additional parking available in the nearby parklands – VIEW PARKING OPTIONS
Adelaide Metro will provide extra public transport services during the Show with buses, trains and trams stopping within a short walking distance to the Adelaide Showgrounds. Regular Adelaide Metro services will operate, as well as additional express and shuttle bus services.
View all Adelaide Metro Tranpsport Options
Follow the Royal Adelaide Show on FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM for regular updates
Find more ideas for things to see and do at the show:
How to Enjoy the Royal Adelaide Show on a Budget | Show Tips for Families
Ended: WIN a Royal Adelaide Show Family Pass
FREE Things To Do at the Royal Adelaide Show
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For more information and all enquiries please visit the Royal Adelaide Show website.
What: Royal Adelaide Show
When: Saturday 5 – Sunday 13 September 2026 (check opening & closing times)
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.
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