From prize-winning animals and agricultural displays to showbags, rides, entertainment and classic show food, Show Day brings a taste of country life to Perth. Discover the Perth Royal Show and other agricultural shows across Western Australia, along with ideas for making more of your day.
Show Day is one of Western Australia's great traditions, bringing together agriculture, entertainment, competition and family fun. Whether you're heading to the Perth Royal Show or discovering a regional show beyond the city, our Perth Show Day guide helps you find places to stay, eat, drink and enjoy along the way.
Western Australia's biggest annual agricultural show brings the country to the city with animals, competitions, displays, showbags, rides, entertainment and much-loved show traditions.
When: September 26 – October 3, 2026
Where: Claremont Showground
A great Show Day doesn't have to begin and end at the showgrounds. Discover featured Perth hotels, restaurants, pubs, attractions and experiences that can add something extra to the occasion — from an easy pre-show meal to somewhere comfortable to stay after a big day out.
Make a meal part of your Perth Royal Show plans with a visit to The Claremont. Gather the family for relaxed eats and drinks in the heart of Claremont, whether you're fuelling up before the Show or winding down afterwards. With welcoming spaces for all ages, it's an easy addition to a big family Show Day.
Family-friendly dining for your Show Day.
Make more of Perth Royal Show season with eats and drinks at The Aviary. This popular Perth CBD rooftop brings together casual dining, cocktails and an open-air setting made for catching up with family or friends. Settle in for a bite and a drink and add another stop to your Show Day plans.
Take Show Day to the rooftop.
Add a riverside stop to your Perth Royal Show plans at The Left Bank. Set on the Swan River in East Fremantle, this relaxed waterfront venue is ideal for gathering over casual eats and drinks before or after a big day at the Show. Settle in, enjoy the river views and make a little more of Show Day.
Riverside eats for a bigger Show Day.
Looking for more ideas? Explore places to eat, drink, stay and visit around Perth and across Western Australia, with options for families, couples and groups planning their Show Day experience.
| BUSINESS | LOCATION | EXPERIENCE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Beach Bar
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Scarborough | Beachside Eats for Show Day | Make more of Perth Royal Show season with a visit to Scarborough Beach Bar. Enjoy casual eats and drinks overlooking Scarborough Beach, with a relaxed coastal setting that makes an easy addition to your Show Day plans. Add some beachside dining to your Show Day. |
| Royal on the Waterfront
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East Perth | Waterfront Dining for Show Day | Make a meal part of your Perth Royal Show plans at The Royal in East Perth. Settle in by the water for relaxed eats and drinks before or after the Show, and turn a big day out into an even bigger Perth occasion. Add waterfront dining to your Show Day. |
There's always another big day on Perth's calendar. Explore our guides to Grand Final Day, Oktoberfest, Halloween, Melbourne Cup Day and other major celebrations, with ideas for where to eat, drink, stay and make more of the occasion.
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