What's on

There is a lot to see and do on the main arena and around the grounds.

2026 Program is here. Check out the highlights on the main arena below and around the grounds.

2026 Main Arena Highlights

Camel Rides - FREE

Yes that's right. For the price of your entry ticket you can get in line and experience a camel ride. Back at the Royal Canberra Show after a loooong time the camels will be taking riders at Drover's Square. Check out the map here. 

     

K9 - Super Wall Dog Highjump

One of the most iconic events is the K9- superwall, where dogs compete to see who can jump the highest.  Cheer on the dogs as they jump higher and higher and higher. A must see at the show this year. 

     

Airtime FX

Born from the highly successful Showtime FMX Team which has performed at past Canberra Shows, Airtime delivers captivating FMX perfomances at major events across Australia. We have increased the times available to see the Airtime crew perform, with shows at lunchtime and in the evenings. See our Entertainment guide for more specific information. 

     

Poodle Ladies

Straight from “Best in Show” these purrrfect Poodle Ladies and their pooches are sure to light up any event. 1950’s inspired, these gorgeous ladies will gladly show off their synchronised dog walking routines and love every chance to introduce their prize-winning canines Piklet, Fifi and Larry to all who will listen. They are cute, chatty and most of all their pooches are purrrfectly trained.

     

Showjumping

Showjumping makes a return to the main arena in 2026. Come and take the best seat in the house in the Grandstand or around the main arena with a drink, and watch the talented riders and horses manouvre through the obstacle course.

     

Grand Parade

The Grand Parade will take place at 5pm on Saturday 21st February.

     

Fireworks

No Royal Canberra Show is complete without fireworks. Our brand new displays will take place at 9PM on Friday and Saturday nights. Don't miss it!

     

 

2026 Around the Grounds - Highlights

Ice Cream Crew

Ice cream, ice cream!!! Serving up some sweet dance moves these characters are cute to boot. Kooky, fun and high on sugar these fun characters dance through the crowd with their oversized personalities and ice creams.

 

Memphis Moovers

Their mini cars, bit colourful cowboy hats and loud speakers get everyone bopping along to the big tunes that are pumped out of their vocal chords. It's so much fun to see them in the distance and start dancing along. Join in.

 

Sweet as honey

These lovely ladies will ensure your event is buzzing. Flitting from person to person, they move in synchronicity, and may surprise guests with a cute magic trick.

However, don’t be mistaken by their sugary personas - these Queens are also just as at home on the dance floor, bopping to the beat with their gogo feet!

 

Farmyard Nursery - proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank.

In the Farmyard Nursery we will have a special chicken hatchery area where you can see baby chickens being born. Take your picture with a cute
and cuddly farm baby, and learn about what life’s like out on the farm for these babies.

 

Flyball Competition

Flyball consists of a relay race between two teams of four dogs. Each dog must jump over four hurdles, retrieve a ball by triggering a flyball box pedal and then return over the hurdles to the start/finish line.

Come and watch these clever canines do their thing.

 

Cow Milking Demo

Come and milk a real cow and join in the fun. See if you can squeeze out any goodness.