Adelaide, SA · Spring
Royal Adelaide Show
Nine days in early September
The Royal Adelaide Show brings nine days of agriculture, competition and carnival to the Adelaide Showground at Wayville each September. Around 400,000 South Australians make the annual visit for livestock judging, the animal nursery, district exhibits, showbags, sideshow alley and evening arena entertainment.
Running since 1840, it remains one of the state's strongest traditions, and its timing in the September school holidays makes it the family fixture of Adelaide's spring. The showground sits one tram stop south of the CBD with its own station, so the easiest arrival is by rail. Weekday mornings beat the weekend crush.
- Agricultural Show
- Family Festival
- When
- Nine days in early September
- How often
- Every year
- Venue
- Adelaide Showground, Wayville
- Crowd
- Approx. 400,000
- Entry
- Paid
- Setting
- Mixed
Dates shown follow the event's typical pattern; exact dates change each year, so confirm on the official site before booking travel.
Getting there by bus
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