Australia’s biggest celebration of the country, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is back for 2025 with tickets on sale now. Although the show is described as an agricultural show, it’s much more than that.
Presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is a celebration of rural and agricultural industry dating back to 1823 and includes animal displays, award-winning produce and crafts, amusement rides and showbags and so much fun!
Giving families the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the country in the middle of the city, the Easter Show is popular but you need to be prepared
Here are our best tips to save money, save time and enjoy the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show with your kids.
When is the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show?
This year, the Sydney Royal Easter Show runs from Friday 11 to Tuesday 22 April 2025. Gates open at 8:30am each day and the show concludes each night at 9pm. Most pavillions open at 9am.
Where is the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show?
Sydney Royal Easter Show is at Sydney Olympic Park. Sydney Olympic Park is conveniently serviced by trains, buses and ferries and this year the cost of public transport (services detailed below) is included in the price of your ticket for the 2025 Show.
Simply show your SRES ticket or approved pass to the NSW Transport guard or equivalent and they will provide access to the transport service. To plan your trip visit TransportNSW.
Car parks are in high demand but you can pre-book your parking. It’s highly recommended to pre-book to save yourself the stress of trying to find a park once you get to Olympic Park. Pre-booked parking through Sydney Olympic Park is $35 for the whole day.
How much are Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets?
Online Ticket Price – When purchasing please select your day carefully, tickets are non-transferable to other Show days. Also, note that a transaction fee applies for online tickets.
| Ticket Type | Show Price |
| Family Ticket 2 Adults + 2 Children | $138 |
| Adult | $48 |
| Child | $29.50 |
| Concession | $36 |
Tickets for the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show are only available online via Ticketmaster. Public transport is included in the ticket and you will need to select the date of attending.
How to save money on 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets?
Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets are available online via Ticketmaster only. There are a number of ways to save money on tickets:
- Buy Early Bird tickets. The Early Bird ticket prices are $45 for adults, $27 for children, $33.50 for concession or $118 for a family of 4. Early Bird Ticket sales have now ended.
- Buy Kids’ Day Tickets for entry on Tuesday 22 April 2025. Kids’ Day ticket prices are $45 for adults, $17 for children and $33.50 for concession. Kid’s Day offers amazing value with kids getting in for much less than the usual price. You can also get 2 for 1 carnival rides on this day until 4pm. Do it with a friend and your friend is free with 2 riders for the price of one for carnival rides in the Gong cha Carnival and Sushi Hub Kids Carnival until 4pm. Just get on the same ride, at the same time, and only one of you needs carnival credits. * Conditions apply.
- Buy After 4pm Tickets (Valid for entry after 4pm). Earlybird Twilight tickets are $37 for adults, $17 for children and $27.50 for concession. Enjoy over 5 hours of fun as you watch the sun go down at the Royal Sydney Easter Show. After 4pm tickets are strictly limited and will only be available for purchase until 11:59pm, 10 April 2025. After 4pm ticket sales have now ended.
- Buy Seniors’ Day tickets on Monday 14 April 2025. If you want to go with grandparents, Seniors receive tickets for $25 on this day.
- Purchase an Unlimited Ride Wristband on 11 April 2025 – Start the Show off in style, purchase an Unlimited Ride Wristband for only $39.99. This offer is only available to the first 6,000 people. Wristbands can be purchased only on 11 April 2025 from booths at the Gong cha Carnival and Sushi Hub Kids Carnival and are not available to purchase online. Valid for use between 10am – 2pm, Friday 11 April only.
Is public transport included in my Sydney Royal Easter Show ticket?
Yes, 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets include return travel on public transport between between Friday 11 to Tuesday 22 April 2025 inclusive. Simply show your Sydney Royal Easter Show ticket or approved pass to the NSW Transport guard or equivalent and they will provide access to the transport service.
Please do not tap your Opal Card or you will be charged as normal for the journey. Remember to keep your ticket safe for your return journey home as a valid ticket is required when travelling on public transport.
Details on extra services and major event buses running during the Show, plus additional transport options are available at transportnsw.info.
How much are carnival coupons at the Royal Easter Show?
The Sydney Royal Easter Show carnival have moved away from the traditional paper coupons for carnival rides and games to the easy-to-use Carnival Fun Pass.
To get started today, download the Easter Show Fun Pass app, load credits and pick up your Carnival Fun Pass when you arrive at the Show, activate and you’re away.
Once the Pass is loaded with credits you simply Tap & Ride and Tap & Play across the carnival, just like your NSW Opal card. You can tap and play all day with your Carnival Fun Pass.
Carnival Fun Pass Packages are:
- Single credit $1.20
- 30 credits $36
- 60 credits $68 (save $4)
- 90 credits $93 (save $15)
- 130 credits $123 (save $33)
All carnival rides require 4 or more credits. You can check how many credits you’ll need for each ride by visiting the Carnival section on the website.
Each ride contains information about height restriction and number of tickets required. This helps you calculate how many overall credits you’ll need. The cheapest ride is Helter Skelter Super Slide at 4 credits and the most expensive rides are is No Limit, The Beast, and Extreme Speed requiring 16 credits and Sling Shot at 40 credits.
If you didn’t pre-order a Carnival Fun Pass don’t worry, you can attend a Carnival Fun Pass booth or kiosk across any carnival precinct and purchase a package. You can also download and purchase in advance via the Carnival Fun Pass app. It’s available on Google Play and App Store.
Carnival Fun Pass Refunds
If you don’t use all your credits, get a refund. You can load credits with confidence knowing you can refund the value of unused credits after the Show, strictly for a limited time. To withdraw, simply jump into the Easter Show Fun Pass app and use the ‘refund button’ to make an application within 30 days of the Show finishing.
Refunds commence on 09:00am Wednesday 23 April 2025 until 11:59pm Thursday 22 May 2025 and will be processed within 14 business days. At the end of the refund period the credits expire, they do not carry over to the next Show.
The value of unused credits will be returned within 14 business days of your application, please note that the refund application attracts a $2.50 processing fee.
What are the best family exhibits and shows at the Royal Sydney Easter Show?
There are so many to choose from but here are some of our favourites:
Farmyard Nursery – A popular attraction with families, the Farmyard Nursery is an open-plan indoor paddock with over 700 free-range animals you can pat. It includes ducklings, piglets, chickens, geese, sheep, goats and donkeys.
Animal Walk – Follow the footprints and stroll along the Animal Walk, and in and out of pavilions, to see all the Sydney Royal award-winning animals and farmyard friends. From pigs and sheep through to cows, alpacas and horses… with chooks and ducks and goats in between.
Pony Rides – This is the ideal way to introduce a child to the thrill of horse riding. Help swing those little legs into a pony saddle, sit back and watch the smile light up their face.
The Hen House – The Hen House offers a fantastic opportunity for visitors to experience the world of poultry up close.This engaging exhibit allows you to walk through a Hen House, observe different fowl breeds, and explore educational signage filled with fascinating poultry facts.
Riverina Fresh Milking Barn – a must-do list for every family coming to the Show, this interactive experience shows how farmers care for their dairy cattle and demonstrates how different dairy products are made from fresh milk. You could even be lucky enough to hand-milk one of the good-natured cows.
Food Ladder – An inspiring school program designed to empower remote and regional communities by addressing malnutrition and enhancing education. By providing hydroponic greenhouses and customized training, this dynamic initiative has revitalized school curriculums. It enables communities to grow fresh fruits and vegetables year-round and even supports them in establishing their own social enterprises if they choose.
Flora Kulchas Workshop – Budding florists aged 5-12 can watch, learn, and create at these hands-on workshops, crafting their own floral headbands, terrariums, and even floral cupcakes! Using fresh flowers and creative techniques, the free Flora Kulcha workshops offer a fantastic way to learn about the natural world and create a unique souvenir.
Childrens Bee Hotel Workshops – Without bees, 75% of our food crops wouldn’t exist, so these hotels benefit us as much as them. The Bee Hotel Workshops are free for children, with all materials provided, plus assistance in making them and tips for hanging your hotel at home.
Cotton – Here for Good – Visit the Cotton Australia stand in the Woolworths Ag Pavilion and experience an amazing virtual tour of an Australian cotton farm with a VR headset. Discover how this natural plant fibre is grown in managed environments.
Kids’ Amusement Rides – There are no shortages of rides for kids from tots to teens to enjoy. They include family favourites like the Carousel, Tea Cups, Dodgem Cars and more. The Kids’ Carnival offers children and families a wonderful world of excitement, gasps and giggles.
Enjoy the gentle turn of the carousel or the fun of racing down the Rainbow Super Slide. Check out this ride list to find out all the rides that will be at the Royal Sydney Easter Show.
Sydney Royal District Exhibits – Check out the creativity of the District Exhibits display. It’s a celebration of Australian agriculture, using produce to create exhibits telling the stories farmers want to share.
Innovative displays are created by four regions representing Southern, Northern, Western and Central NSW. The displays are made of fresh fruit, vegetables, pulses, wool, eggs, beeswax, wine, jams, grains and more.
Woodchopping Show – A favourite at the Easter Show, it’s amazing to see these strong men and women take up the axe. Watch as they speedily cut through a log of wood with an axe. Woodchopping in Australia is a sport established following a bet in a pub in Tasmania in 1870.
Kids Entertainment – There are lots of entertainment options to keep kids happy at the show.
See Bluey and her little sister Bingo during their daily Live Interactive Experiences. Catch this adorable duo and their friends on stage! Get ready to play Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more with your favourite Heeler duo.
Will there be evening entertainment at the Royal Sydney Easter Show?
There is plenty to enjoy for the evening entertainment. When the sun begins to set, head over to the main arena for this year’s show-stopping evening entertainment and non-stop action.
From world-class agricultural entertainment to the heart-pumping action of the motocross, there’s plenty to entertain your family.
The evening entertainment includes Bison Stampede – The Battle in the Saddle.. Witness an epic showdown as an Aussie Stockman and an American Cowboy face off in a thrilling display of skill.
There’s also a stunning demonstration of working dog talent led by Ellerston stockman Murray Wilkinson. An affinity with dogs and livestock from an early age has seen Murray master his own secret language to communicate with his dogs, and you’ll be in awe as he puts six talented working dogs through their paces, manoeuvring sheep around an obstacle course using nothing but whistles.
Come and enjoy a spectacular performance from the Airtime Freestyle MotoX Team. Australia’s original, longest running and most successful freestyle Moto X team. Watch as riders soar through the air, performing tricks such as rock solids, turn downs, heart attack, back flips, back flip variations and more!
Due to limited capacity in the stadium, we recommend you head to the venue early to secure your seat for the lunchtime entertainment, evening entertainment and fireworks finale.
Will there be fireworks at the Royal Sydney Easter Show?
Yes, the fireworks display will be part of the evening entertainment each night of the Show. The fireworks finale runs from 8:35pm – 8:45pm at the Stadium.
How to save money at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Let’s face it, it can be expensive going to the show by the time you add everything up. But here are are a few ways to save money at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. It is possible to do the Sydney Royal Easter Show on a budget but you’ll need to plan ahead.
- Buy Earlybird tickets for admission and rides. That will save you money immediately.
- If that’s not possible, choose a day to attend that is cheaper like Kids Day when kids get in for half-price. You can also buy the Earlybird Twilight tickets which get you cheaper entry after 4pm. After 4pm tickets are strictly limited and will only be available for purchase until 11:59pm, 10 April 2025.
- Save on parking by leaving your car behind. The Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets include return travel on public transport between Friday, 11 April and Tuesday, 22 April 2025 inclusive. Please do not tap your Opal Card or you will be charged as normal for the journey. Simply show your Sydney Royal Easter Show ticket or approved pass to the NSW Transport guard or equivalent and they will provide access to the transport service.
- Food is one of the reasons that families head to the Royal Easter Show. After all, it’s not the show if you don’t eat a chip on a stick, a $5 CWA scone, toffee apple and fairy floss. However, it can get expensive. If you’re searching for a quick bite on a budget, head to the Big Bush BBQ, an old-fashioned $5 sausage sizzle… and nothing makes the snag taste as good as knowing all funds raised are going straight back to a regional community.
- If you’re trying to keep costs down, you can also bring your own water, sandwiches and snacks. And eat a big meal before you get to the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
- Bring refillable water bottles instead of purchasing water. There are four free water stations at the Sydney Easter Show.
- You can also save money at the show by seeing the free activities rather than heading to the rides. Spend time in the animal nursery, watching wood chopping, kids performances, evening entertainment and fireworks.
- If you do want to go on rides, buy exactly the amount of credits that you need for the ride as you can buy them individually. If you do buy a pass, you can get a refund for the value of unused credits after the Show, strictly for a limited time subject to a $2.50 processing fee.
- Another way to save on rides is to attend the show on the last day of the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Tuesday 22 April 2025 with Kids’ Day 2 for 1 Carnival. It features 2 riders for the price of one for carnival rides in the major Carnival precincts of Australia Avenue and Olympic Boulevard until 4pm. Just get on the same ride, at the same time, and only one of you needs carnival credits. Exclusions apply.
- Showbags are another area where you can blow a lot of cash. Do your research before the show to see what showbags are available and stick to a strict budget. Showbags start at $3.
What showbags are available to purchase at the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show?
Can’t wait to see what showbags will be available? You can check them out ahead of time and even make a wishlist.
Visit the showbags section of the Royal Easter Show website. They range in price from $3 to $40. Here’s a list of our 2025 favourite showbags.
There’s different categories of showbags including confectionery, sports, toys & novelty and health, fashion and lifestyle. Showbags include The Avengers, Barbie,Bluey, Disney Princess, Harry Potter and Hello Kitty.
You can either purchase your showbags when you arrive at the show or at the end. Stash them in a locker so that you don’t have to walk around all day with them if you buy them early.
Pre-booking online for lockers is available, as well as on-the-day sales from the locker hire booth (subject to availability).
All-day locker hire is $14 for Regular 90L capacity or $23 for Jumbo 180L capacity. Or do, what some families do, and buy them as you leave the Easter Show. It’s a good way to get the kids to leave without a tantrum.
Is there an app for the Royal Sydney Easter Show?
Sign up for MyShow to navigate the 2025 Royal Sydney Easter Show. MyShow works on mobiles, tablets and computers and includes all the essential information to help you plan your day at the Show. You can explore all of the animals, entertainment, pavilions, carnival rides, food options and showbags.
With MyShow, you can access your itinerary anytime and anywhere. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can easily add and check your planned activities, showbags list or food vendors.
How can I keep kids safe at the Sydney Royal Easter Show?
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is a big place with huge crowds. Be sure to keep an eye on your children. It’s easy for kids to get distracted or disoriented and wander in a different direction from you.
- Dress them in bright distinctive colours, so they are easy to spot in a crowd.
- Choose a meeting location in case you get separated.
- Write your mobile number on your kids arm in permanent marker (you can easily remove the text with micellar water after the event).
- For younger kids, use a backpack harness and give older kids a whistle that they can blow to attract your attention if they get lost.
- You can also attach an Apple Air Tag to their outfit so you can find them.
- Take a photo of your kid in their outfit in case you do lose them and have to show a photo of what they look like.
How can I recharge my phone at Royal Sydney Easter Show?
There’s nothing worse than running out of battery on your phone. If you run out of power on your phone, for a small fee you can recharge at stations placed around the grounds. There are multiple ChargeSpot Mobile Phone Charging Stations onsite for the convenience of Showgoers.
Simply visit one of the Mobile Phone Charging Stations to charge your phone or rent a portable powerbank to charge your phone on the go as you continue to explore the show. Once your phone is charged, simply return the powerbank to any of the below locations.
All Mobile Phone Charging Stations will allow users to rent a powerbank so they can charge their device and continue to use their phone around the show. You can then return the powerbank to any of the locations listed. It costs $10 for 1 hour charge.
Think about hotel accommodation at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Thinking about staying in Sydney and going to the Royal Easter Show? A friend who attends the Royal Easter Show every year swears that it’s better to book a hotel in Olympic Park especially if you’re travelling from outside Sydney. Her family stays two nights at the hotel.
They get up early and head to the show when it first opens, being one of the first to be there. When the kids get tired or they’re loaded up with show bags, they head back to the room for a rest and then return later for all the evening festivities including fireworks.
Although you have to factor in the cost of accommodation, if you want to maximise your time at the Sydney Royal Easter show, this is something to think about. By order of most expensive to least expensive, they are the Pullman Sydney Olympic Park, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park and Ibis Sydney Olympic Park.
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