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Melbourne, VIC · Spring

Royal Melbourne Show

Last week of September into early October (11 days)

The Royal Melbourne Show brings the country to the city for 11 days each September at the Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale. Victoria's biggest annual community event draws around 430,000 people for livestock and equestrian competition, the animal nursery, showbags, carnival rides and nightly arena entertainment.

It has run since 1848 and remains a genuine agricultural show beneath the carnival: the judging rings, produce halls and woodchop arena are where its heart is. The show straddles the school holidays, so weekdays early in the run are the calmer choice. Trains run direct to the Showgrounds station.

  • Agricultural Show
  • Family Festival
When
Last week of September into early October (11 days)
How often
Every year
Venue
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
Crowd
Approx. 430,000
Entry
Paid
Setting
Mixed
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot ValeApprox. 430,000Official event site

Dates shown follow the event's typical pattern; exact dates change each year, so confirm on the official site before booking travel.

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