Royal Adelaide Show
South Australias's biggest and most loved show! 9 days of agriculture, entertainment, showbags, rides, animals, food and more.
When: September 5 – September 13, 2026
Where: Adelaide Showground
Royal Adelaide Show Show Day Adelaide From the city showgrounds to the heart of the country.
Celebrate South Australia's agricultural show tradition, from the Royal Adelaide Show to much-loved country shows across the state. Discover places to stay, dine and make more of Show Day, whether you're heading to Adelaide for the big event or planning a day out at a regional show.
Celebrate Show Day in Adelaide & South Australia
Agricultural shows have long brought South Australian communities together, combining livestock, produce and rural traditions with entertainment, food, competitions and family favourites. The Royal Adelaide Show may be the state's biggest, but the Show Day experience stretches far beyond the city, with country shows giving towns and regions across South Australia their own big day on the calendar.
Our Show Day Adelaide guide brings together ideas, venues, accommodation and experiences to help you turn a visit to the show into a bigger day out.
Agricultural Shows in Adelaide
Make More of Your Adelaide Show Day
A great Show Day doesn't have to begin and end at the showgrounds. Discover featured places to eat, drink, stay and celebrate around Adelaide and across South Australia, with ideas for making a day at the show part of a memorable weekend, family outing or regional escape.
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The Unley
Eat, Drink & Make More of Show Day
Make a day at the Royal Adelaide Show even bigger with a meal and drinks at The Unley. From classic pub favourites and restaurant-style dishes to South Australian wines, boutique gins and cocktails, there is plenty to settle in for before or after the Show. Head upstairs to the rooftop and turn Show Day into a proper Adelaide day out.
Eat, drink and celebrate Show Day.
More Ways to Enjoy Show Day
Looking for somewhere to grab breakfast before the gates open, enjoy dinner after a full day at the show or stay overnight nearby? Explore more Adelaide and South Australian venues, accommodation and experiences that can complement your Show Day plans.
| BUSINESS | LOCATION | EXPERIENCE | COMMENTS |
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| The Unley
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Parkside | Show Day Dining | Make more of a day at the Royal Adelaide Show with a relaxed meal or drinks at The Unley. Enjoy pub favourites, contemporary dishes and a great selection of drinks, with the rooftop providing an inviting spot to catch up before or after a big day at the Show. |
More Big Days in Adelaide
There's always another big day around the corner. Explore our guides to Grand Final Day, Oktoberfest, Halloween and Cup Day in Adelaide for more ideas on where to eat, drink, celebrate and make the most of South Australia's biggest occasions.