Royal Canberra Show

19 - 21 February 2027

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One hundred years of the Show

For a century, the Royal Canberra Show has been where the city meets the country. Three days of animals, rides, competition and community at EPIC and in 2027, we’re marking one hundred years of it.

RIDES, RIBBONS AND EVERYTHING BETWEEN

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100 Years

From a farmers’ union show in 1908 to Canberra’s biggest annual event, discover the story behind a century of Show tradition.
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Competitions and Results

From prize cattle to prize-winning pavlovas, see who took home the ribbons this year, and how you could be next.
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Get Involved

From volunteering to entering a competition, there’s a place for you at the Show. Come be part of the action, not just the audience.
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Plan Your Visit

Tickets, times, parking and all the practical bits, sorted, so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying the Show.
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Show Bags

Sweets, toys and surprises galore. Find this year’s line-up and grab your favourites before they sell out.
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What’s On

Rides, animals, entertainment and more — see everything happening at this year’s Show, all in one place.

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QUESTIONS?

When is the 2027 Royal Canberra Show?

The 100th Royal Canberra Show runs Friday 19 to Sunday 21 February 2027 at Exhibition Park in Canberra. Gates open early and the program runs into the evening on Friday and Saturday.

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), on Flemington Road in Mitchell. It’s a short walk from the EPIC light rail stop, and there’s paid parking on site.

Ticket prices for 2027 will be published closer to the Show, along with the booking link. Head to our Tickets page for pricing, family passes and concession details as soon as they’re live.

Plenty. Your entry ticket covers the main arena program, the pavilions, the Farmyard Nursery, the animal competitions and the roving entertainment. Rides in Sideshow Alley, food and show bags are extra.

Dogs aren’t permitted on the grounds. Registered assistance and companion dogs are welcome with proof of registration. Competing dogs enter through the Dog Show.

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