Hours for the 2027 Canberra show
8.30am to 10.00pm Friday 19th February, 2027
8.30am to 10.00pm Saturday 20th February, 2027
8.30am to 6.00pm Sunday 21st February, 2027
8.30am to 8.00pm Friday and Saturday
8.30am to 6.00pm Sunday
9.00am to 10.00pm Friday and Saturday
9.00am to 5.00pm Sunday
8.30am to 10.00pm Friday and Saturday
8.30am to 6.00pm on Sunday
9.00am to 8.00pm Friday and Saturday
9.00am to 5.00pm Sunday
9.00am to 5.00pm Friday and Saturday
9.00am to 4.00pm Sunday
8.30am to 5.00pm Friday and Saturday
8.30am to 4.00pm Sunday
Dog
9.00am to 5.00pm every day
Sheep
9.00am to 5.00pm Friday and Saturday
9.00am to 4.00pm Sunday
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Managed by the YWCA and located in Building A at Gate 2, Flemington Road entrance, (EPIC Camping Office Signage)
Outside these times the Police (Roaming) and the RNCAS Office will assist with lost children.
Located in will be roaming across the duration of the Show, there will be no fixed office.
There are two sites where you will find First Aid help. You will see a large First Aid tent on the right side of the Mallee Pavilion.
The second location for First Aid is at the entrance to the main arena, Gate 1 entrance side.
If in doubt, head to the Information Desks to seek help.
There are also first aid teams roaming around the Royal Canberra Show and can provide first aid assistance if need be. Or ask a security guard for help and they will radio first aid help to your location.
The RNCAS Office and the Police (Roaming) handle lost property. Lost property can be handed in, reported and collected from the RNCAS Office or from the Police.
Disabled parking is free. There are a small number of spots in the Flemington Road Car Park and more near Gate 7.
Access is via Wells Station Road via Sandford Street or Northbourne Avenue via Flemington Rd.
In Coorong behind Link Building ♿
In Crafts Expo Pavilion 🚻
In Harvest Hall (Fitzroy) 🚻 ♿
In Leisure & Lifestyle Pavilion (Budawang) 🚻 ♿
Next to the Farmyard Nursery 🚻 ♿
Next to the Dog Rings 🚻 ♿
Next to Sideshow Alley
Next to Ring Secretary’s Office 🚻
Rear Sheep Pavilion
Under the Snowy Room 🚻 ♿
Wells Station Road Entrance 🚻
There is a multi faith room located on level one of the Conference Centre/Link Building which welcomes people of all faiths to share a quite space. Please be respectful of the shared space.
We will have limited mobility scooters, and wheelchairs, available for hire at Gate 7 and Gate 2 entries.
Please call the office to book your scooter and pay your deposit.
Please note there will be a maximum hire period of 2 hours due to the limited scooters.
Flemington Road Entrance near Gate 2.
Leisure and Lifestyle Pavilion – Coorong Pavilion, also known as the CRAFTS EXPO Pavilion.
Harvest Hall – Fitzroy Pavilion, also known as the Horticulture and Produce Pavilion.
The best way to get to The 2027 Royal Canberra Show is to catch the Light Rail and ACTION Buses.
School aged children with a Royal Canberra Show ticket will be able to travel free in 2027.
Click below for more details and times on the Transport Canberra Website.
The Show team recommend you use Park & Ride services if you live further from public transport services.
A list of available Park & Rides can be accessed below.
Parking is available at Old Well Station Road via Morisset Road or Northbourne Avenue and at Thoroughbred Park, Randwick Road, from 9am. Charge for 2027 remains the same as previous years. It is $10 for all day parking and will be charged via eftpos or credit card only by our parking attendants.
NO CASH will be accepted. Money’s collected for parking go towards Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee Canberra and Mulga Scouts.
Free disabled parking is available, on display of permit. It will be available on a first come first serve basis, at this time no pre-booking is available.
Limited spaces are available opposite Gate 2, Flemington Road AND in the car park off Old Well Station Road via Morisset Road or Northbourne Avenue Gate 7. This parking is in operation from Friday to Sunday, 6 am to 7pm daily.
Taxi & Uber Drop Off and Pick up area will be in Randwick Road.
At the show, there is plenty of choice when it comes to food and drink and this year in 2027 we expect food options to be bigger and better than ever.
The World Flavours Food Court offers a variety of foods from around the world. You can also find traditional Turkish Gozleme, Greek specialties and tasty Indian dishes in the food court (Map ref M10)
If you’re looking for great food with a great view of the main arena action, head to Capital Hill. Capital Brewing will have a bar where you can chill and watch the entertainment on the main arena.
Not only is there plenty of entertainment, there is plenty of food to choose from including BBQ, free range pulled pork and pork burgers. (Map ref N13)
Join us under the trees just through the main gate for a wide selection of locally made good-natured brews matched up with some of the best local food trucks. Choose from core range, seasonal or specialty beers along with some hard lemonade and cider. We also have some gin and tonic for those who are looking for a bit of sparkle. (Map ref N13)
Come and visit sideshow alley for all your favourite show foods and treats from dagwood dogs, to slushies and fairy floss, all the colours and flavours of the rainbow.
Members of the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society eat in style at the air-conditioned Terrace Restaurant where members can enjoy meals with a view. Membership gives you entry into the show every day, so you can return during the weekend to see shows you missed out on. Don’t’ forget, as members you are able to access member seating in the grandstand and member parking.
Interested in finding out how to become a member?
Members Dining Menu -we will release the 2027 menu in early January. High Tea will also be available to book. We will have more information in January 2027.
If you can cook it, carve it, grow it or bake it, you will probably find it in Harvest Hall.
NEW to 2027 – the Country Women’s Association will be serving their famous scones with cream and jam. So head on over to the Harvest Hall for a bite to eat and to view the hundreds of competition entries from bread to cakes to carrots to pumpkins. Entries in flowers, cookery, jams and spreads, garden produce and lavender will be on show.
Some sections, such as cookery, garden produce and horticulture, are still open for entry and students are encouraged to enter.
Parking is available at Old Well Station Road via Morisset Road or Northbourne Avenue and at Thoroughbred Park, Randwick Road, from 8:30am.
Charge for 2027 is $10 for all day parking and will be charged via eftpos or credit card only by our parking attendants.
NO CASH will be accepted. Money’s collected for parking go towards Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee Canberra and Mulga Scouts.
Free disabled parking is available, on display of permit. It will be available on a first come first serve basis, at this time no pre-booking is available.
Limited spaces are available opposite Gate 2, Flemington Road AND in the car park off Old Well Station Road via Morisset Road or Northbourne Avenue Gate 7. This parking is in operation from Friday to Sunday, 6 am to 7pm daily.
Disability Drop off: you can drop off passengers at the Gate 2 ticket entrance. There is a bus lane where you can set down.
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Food and drink from outside commercial suppliers isn’t permitted. You can pack a picnic from home, but we encourage you to buy something from the hundreds of options at the show. Support our local Canberra businesses by buying food and beverages from stall holders.
Dogs are not permitted at the show unless they are registered assistance dogs or you are registered as a dog exhibitor.
Bags may be searched on entry and exit. Cameras and recording equipment may be restricted at some events.
You are not allowed to bring weapons, or anything that resembles a weapon, including pocket knives or swiss army knives.
Yes. There are accessible toilets across the grounds, free accessible parking on display of a permit, an accessible drop-off at the Gate 2 ticket entrance, and a limited number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters for hire at Gates 2 and 7. Call the office ahead to book a scooter.
Light rail to the EPIC stop is the easiest option, and it drops you opposite Gate 1 entrance.
Park & Ride services run for visitors further from the light rail line. Paid parking is available on site if you’d rather drive – you are able to access public parking for $10 per day.
Tickets are valid for single entry, so once you leave you’ll need a new ticket to come back in. Members can re-enter across all three days.
The Lost Children Centre is in Building A at the Gate 2 Flemington Road entrance, run by the YWCA. Outside its opening hours, roaming police and the RNCAS Office can help. Lost property is also handled at the RNCAS Office.
