Royal Adelaide Show 2024

The Royal Adelaide Show Returns in 2024 | 31 August – 8 September

Get ready for one of Adelaide’s favourite annual events!

The Royal Adelaide Show is back with nine days of fun and excitement. From adorable farmyard animals and thrilling agriculture shows to exciting rides, mouthwatering food, and dazzling fireworks, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the popular show bags and the thrilling wood chopping competition!

This year, Bluey and Bingo are back on the Goyder Stage, joined by new ABC Kids stars Dirtgirl and Kangaroo Beach. Foodies will love the expanded Taste SA Pavilion, now with more local producers offering delicious samples and tasting experiences. Families can enjoy hands-on fun with baby animals at the Learning Centre and the interactive ‘Aggie’s Farm.’

Read our “Top tips for families” here

WHERE: Adelaide Showground, Wayville

DATES: 31 August – 8 September

COST: 

Adults – 15+

• Weekdays: $27
• Weekends: $33

Child – (5 to under 15)

• Weekdays: $16.50
• Weekends: $20.50

Child – under 5

• Free

Concession incl students

• Weekdays: $21.50
• Weekends: $26.50

Family – 2 Adults + 2 Children OR 1 Adult + 3 Children

• Weekdays: $63.50
• Weekends: $76.00

After 6 pm (online only) – Adult

• Weekdays: $24.00
• Weekends: $27.00

After 6 pm (online only) – Child

• Weekdays: $15.50
• Weekends: $20.00

Tickets for the Royal Adelaide Show are available now! You can grab yours online through the Show’s official website or in person at any of the 91 Foodland stores across South Australia.

While a day at the Show might seem a bit pricey, there are plenty of ways to make it affordable. Once you’re through the gates, you’ll discover over 100 FREE activities to enjoy!

Click here to read our “Do the Royal Adelaide Show for 100 bucks” feature

If Showbags are your thing last year there were over 400 show bags on offer (more than ever before) with average prices between $12 and $30 – but options from just $5 that we also love (thank you Bertie Beetle). There really is something for every one.

Click here for the 2024 Showbag Guide

More of a rides family? Every year people of all ages flock to the Royal Adelaide Show. Thrill-seekers and children alike enjoy the vast variety of rides on offer. From old-school favourites like the Ferris Wheel to exciting new adrenaline-filled, upside-down rides, without a doubt, the rides are half the fun!

Thrill seekers will be pleased to hear the Carnival Pass is back in 2024! Purchase 100 ride tokens for just $80 or 40 tokens for $35. Each token has a face value of $1 and can be used at any ride and most games.

Don’t forget to exchange 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. Click here to purchase your Carnival Pass

OR for the ride guide, click here