FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about the Melbourne Royal Show.
Top 5 FAQs
The 2025 Melbourne Royal Show is scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 5 at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
BUY TICKETSTickets for the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show are on sale now.
You can buy tickets online through the official Melbourne Royal Show website.
The official Melbourne Royal Show website is the only place you can trust to verify that your ticket is valid to ensure you are guaranteed entry at the time of the event.
BUY TICKETSThe Show operates daily from 9.30am to 9.30pm, with last tickets scanned at 8.45pm nightly.
The Show map will be released closer to the Show and will be available on the Melbourne Royal Show website.
For detailed information on the conditions of entry, please visit the Terms and Privacy page.
Terms & PrivacyTicketing FAQs
You can conveniently purchase tickets online via the Melbourne Royal Show website. Please visit the Buy Tickets page for more information.
The official Melbourne Royal Show website is the only place you can trust to verify that your ticket is valid to ensure you are guaranteed entry at the time of the event.
BUY TICKETSTicket prices vary depending on the type of ticket. Please visit the Buy Tickets page for detailed pricing information.
BUY TICKETSA Family ticket admits 4 people. This can include 2x adults and 2x children or 1x adult and 3x children. If purchasing a Family ticket, you will receive 1 PDF ticket to be scanned upon entry, which will admit all 4 people.
We accept VISA and Mastercard credit and debit cards.
If you chose a specific day to attend the Show when you made your purchase, you won’t be able to change your ticket to another day. The only option for complete flexibility in attending the Show on any day you prefer is to buy a Flexi-Ticket.
A Flexi-Ticket grants you access to the Show on any one day throughout the event period, so you aren’t required to choose a specific date. Please note that the ticket is valid for a single scan and cannot be reused on multiple days.
All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable, except as required by Australian consumer law.
You can add a Digital or Physical Rides Pass that can be used on all rides at the Show to your online cart when purchasing an entry ticket.
Physical Rides Pass
To redeem your physical Rides Pass, present the PDF voucher (found in your ticket confirmation email) at any of the Rides Pass Redemption booths located within the Melbourne Showgrounds site. You can find Rides Pass Redemption Booth locations and additional information on the Show map once it is published closer to the Show.
Digital Rides Pass
To use your digital Rides Pass simply add it to your Apple/Android wallet or view it in your browser by following the instructions in your ticket confirmation email.
Please be aware that the type of Rides Pass you choose at the time of purchase is final. It cannot be changed from Digital to Physical or the other way around.
BUY RIDES PASSYes, you can present your ticket on your smartphone for scanning at the gate. Please ensure that the brightness of your screen is adjusted for easy and efficient scanning. You also have the option to add the ticket to your Apple or Google Wallet.
Tickets can be purchased online until 8.40pm each day, and the last tickets will be scanned at 8.45 pm nightly.
Yes, you can conveniently buy your tickets online on the event day, but do keep in mind that it is subject to capacity limits.
Concession tickets are available for seniors (Senior Citizen card holders), students, carers, and health care card holders (with valid ID). Please be prepared to provide proof of your concession eligibility if requested – showing online enrolment for students will not be accepted, a current physical or digital student ID card is required.
Children aged 4 years old and under will not require a ticket for entry and are admitted FREE.
Please inform a staff member at the gate entrance on arrival and be prepared to provide proof of the child’s age if requested.
All children aged 12 years old and under must be supervised by an adult whilst attending the Show.
Please check your online bank account/credit card statement to confirm if the purchase went through. The description on your statement will appear as “Melb Show Tix”. Additionally, an email containing your Ticket Order Confirmation and attached tickets will be sent to the email address provided during purchase.
Where an individual holds a Government issued Companion Card, they are permitted complimentary entry for one support person, to the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show. The Companion Card holder must have a valid entry ticket to the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show. The card holder must present their valid Companion Card at the gate to be allowed their “Companion” eligible free entry.
For more information on the Companion Card, please visit: www.companioncard.vic.gov.au.
Ticket purchasers are required to select a specific day to attend. Upon beginning the purchasing process, you will be prompted to select your day of attendance. If you are unsure of which date you would like to attend, you may purchase a Flexi-Ticket to keep your options open. If you plan to visit on multiple days, you need to make a separate transaction for each date.
Alternatively, you may consider purchasing a Melbourne Royal Membership to receive unlimited entry to the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show.
BUY TICKETSYour tickets will be sent through SMS (if you provided a mobile number during checkout) and via email. By clicking the link in your SMS, you’ll have the option to easily add your tickets to your Apple or Android wallet or view them in your browser.
If you open the email confirmation, you’ll find your tickets attached as a PDF, or you can choose to add them to your Apple or Android wallet or view them in your browser.
Please check your text messages or both your inbox and junk/spam folders for an email from tickets@melbourneroyal.com.au with the subject line “2025 Melbourne Royal Show – Ticket Order Confirmation”.
During peak sale periods, it may take some time for the email to reach your inbox. Please allow up to 30 minutes before contacting us to follow up on your tickets.
If you believe you entered an incorrect email address or mobile number and still haven’t received your tickets, please send an email to tickets@melbourneroyal.com.au, providing your full name and the email address used during checkout.
Yes. If you are planning to arrive later in the day, you may want to consider purchasing an After 5pm ticket. This ticket type is valid for one single entry after 5pm on your nominated day and allows you to enjoy all the evening entertainment.
BUY TICKETSThis year we are offering an Unlimited Rides Pass that will only be valid on the opening day of the Show, Thursday 25 September. With this pass, you will have access to all valid rides (excluding Pony rides) between 10am and 2pm.
There are two Unlimited Rides Passes available for purchase depending on your height. Please visit the Buy Tickets page for more detailed information and to purchase.
BUY TICKETSSeniors will be eligible for further discounted tickets on Day 6 of the Show, Tuesday 30 September. Please be prepared to provide your Seniors Card as proof of your eligibility if requested. Please visit the Buy Tickets page for more detailed information and to purchase.
BUY TICKETSYes, if you wish to exit the Showgrounds and plan to come back, you can be issued with a pass out by gate staff, which will allow you to return on that same day.
You may use your pass out on multiple occasions for re-entry during the same day that the pass out was issued.
Pass outs are only valid for use for re-entry on the day the Pass Out is issued.
The Melbourne Royal Show is pleased to support its 2025 official Charity Partner, Smiling Mind. As such the tickets allocated for charities and fundraising have been exhausted for 2025. If you are interested in becoming an official charity partner in 2026, please reach out to our team via: partnerships@melbourneroyal.com.au to find out more.
General FAQs
Yes! The fireworks will be back in 2025. As with any outdoor entertainment, the fireworks display is subject to change or cancellation without notice due to adverse weather conditions, safety, or other operational reasons. The Melbourne Royal Show team will do our best to update patrons of potential entertainment changes where possible.
For volunteering opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Hub.
If you are interested in paid employment during the Show period, please find the application details below
How to apply
Employment opportunities for the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show will be available via our labour agency partner HOBAN Recruitment.
To express your interest, please send a copy of your current resume for consideration to:
Email: mrs@hoban.com.au
Subject: HOBAN 2025 MRS Application – full name
MELBOURNE ROYAL CAREERSCertainly! You are welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks to the Melbourne Royal Show.
Please note that glass and breakable containers are strictly not permitted, and all other drink containers must be sealed, except for reusable water bottles which must be empty upon entry.
No, outside alcohol cannot be brought onto the Melbourne Showgrounds during the Melbourne Royal Show. However, designated areas are available where you can purchase and enjoy alcoholic beverages.
No animals, with the exception of accredited guide and accredited assistance animals, are permitted onsite. This does not include animals that are partaking in competitions or part of Show entertainment.
Cash is considered legal tender and should be accepted at all outlets throughout the Melbourne Showgrounds during the Melbourne Royal Show. However, please note that there may be some commercial stands that choose not to accept cash. We do not have a way of determining in advance which stands will or won’t accept cash. ATMs will also be accessible throughout the Show for cash withdrawals.
We understand the needs of parents, and that’s why we provide Parent Rooms for your convenience during the Melbourne Royal Show.
The location will be marked on the Show map once it is released closer to the Show.
Please refer to the Accessibility & Onsite Facilities page for further information.
ACCESSIBILITY & ONSITE FACILITIESWhile we do not have mobility scooters for hire, we do offer standard manual wheelchairs for a fee. These can be hired from the Lost Persons/Lost Property Centre, under the ‘Wonder Pie in the Sky’ for $5 per hour with a credit card required as a deposit. Please note that wheelchairs cannot be pre-booked.
The location will be marked on the Show map once it is released closer to the Show.
We provide power charging stations for electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters under the ‘Wonder Pie in the Sky’ and in the ONCALL Sensory Lounge during the Melbourne Royal Show.
Please note that patrons must bring their own charger to utilise these power charging stations. Some chargers may be available in the ONCALL Sensory Lounge; however, we cannot guarantee that all charger types can be catered for.
The location will be marked on the Show map once it is released closer to the Show.
Yes, there are height restrictions and limitations for all rides. Please refer to the Rides page for further information.
The Melbourne Royal Show is a smoke-free event, smoking and vaping is not permitted onsite at Melbourne Showgrounds.
Lost property can be found under the ‘Wonder Pie in the Sky’ during the Melbourne Royal Show.
The location will be marked on the Show map once it is released closer to the Show.
ATMs are conveniently located throughout the Melbourne Showgrounds during the Melbourne Royal Show.
The location will be marked on the Show map once it is released closer to the Show.
Absolutely! You are encouraged to capture your special moments by taking photographs and videos during the Melbourne Royal Show and post them to social media with #MelbRoyalShow.
Yes, a multifaith Prayer Room is available for patrons who would like to pray during their time at the Melbourne Royal Show.
The location will be marked on the Show map once it is released closer to the Show.
Distribution of flyers by organisations or individuals onsite is not permitted unless prior approval has been granted by Melbourne Royal Management.