FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about the Melbourne Royal Show.
Top 5 FAQs
The 2024 Melbourne Royal Show is scheduled to take place from September 26 to October 6 at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Tickets for the 2024 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 9.30 am to 9.30 pm, with last tickets scanned at 8.45 pm 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 our 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.
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.
You can change your ticket to a different day once, subject to availability, until Sunday 15 September 2024. To make this change, click the link provided in your ticket order confirmation email and follow the instructions for more information.
Ticket change is not available for tickets purchased during our Show Super Saver promotion.
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.
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 8pm 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), student, carer, and health care card holders (with valid ID). Please be prepared to provide proof of your concession eligibility if requested – online enrolment for students will not be accepted, a current physical 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.
All children 13 years old and over can attend the Show unsupervised.
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 2024 Melbourne Royal Show. The Companion Card holder must have a valid entry ticket to the 2024 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.
Carer card holders require a ticket but are eligible to purchase at the concession price.
Given the focus on maximising assistance to select charity partners, Melbourne Royal will only be providing any donations of tickets to our official charity partner – Backpacks 4 VIC Kids in 2024.
If you are interested in becoming an official charity partner in 2025, please reach out to our team via: partnerships@melbourneroyal.com.au to find out more.
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 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 2024 Melbourne Royal Show.
MEMBERSHIPYour tickets will be attached as a PDF to the Ticket Order Confirmation email. Please check both your inbox and junk/spam folders for an email from tickets@melbourneroyal.com.au with the subject line “2024 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 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.
General FAQs
Yes! The fireworks will be back in 2024. 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 Melbourne Royal Careers.
How to apply
Employment opportunities for the 2024 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 2024 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, we have self-serviced lockers available at multiple locations across Melbourne Showgrounds, which start from $2 per access. All-day lockers are available with a customer service booth located on the external Arena side of the Showbags Pavilion.
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.
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. However, if you are a commercial photographer or videographer, you need to apply on our Commercial Photographer & Videographers page for accreditation.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERSYes, 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.