Explore the Show

Seniors Day $20 admission includes all public transport and a FREE cuppa at the Seniors’ Hub on the Heritage Pavilion Lawns, Grand Parade. While there, take the opportunity to drop in for a chat with the friendly staff from the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW, Seniors Rights Service, Legal Aid Commission of NSW, NSW Trust & Guardian, Ombudsman NSW, Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman and Australian Financial Complaints Agency. All Ombudsman services are free, fair and independent. They manage complaint issues that you are unable to resolve. 

After some of the best coffee at the Show? Pop by the Adore Coffee Lab located on Olympic Boulevard. Adore Coffee Lab prides itself on the greatest innovation in coffee sourcing, roasting and brewing to ensure your speciality coffee experience is of the highest quality every time

In 1870, cats were surprisingly shown as an extra exhibit in the poultry competition, but in 1929 they were given their own competition and have been the cream of the crop ever since. The ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Cat Show is recognised as one of the most prestigious competitions in the world for fancy felines, judged by breed, then group and finally by ring. The ultimate winner is then awarded Best in Show, also affectionately and unofficially to be known as ‘top cat’.

Man’s best friend has long been a popular Show attraction, with the announcement of the highly coveted Best in Show drawing huge crowds every year. The central component of the ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show is the breed judging, where our canine friends are assessed on their temperament, general appearance, features, height, weight, and colour in accordance with the Australian National Breed Standards. All breeds are assessed by highly qualified judges, with four international judges joining the ranks this year from Germany, Croatia, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. But it doesn’t stop at breed judging! There is plenty of action at the judging lawns, including the Obedience Trials--from novice through to master, and the Agility Competition--where dogs compete to be the fastest and most flawless through a series of obstacles. A number of new events have also been introduced to this year’s program, including a dog tricks competition, and a fun and exciting evening entertainment program featuring Dog Sports, Agility, Flyball, and Rally O.

Totally irresistible! Aged between 3 - 6 months, these little guys romp and roam their way around the ring, capturing hearts everywhere they pass. Each afternoon, you will be treated to an absolutely adorable display as Best Baby Puppy of the day is awarded their ribbon.

Showcasing dogs' abilities in areas such as physical prowess and skills in obedience, like responding to commands, the ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show Agility and Obedience Competitions is a not to be missed event for dog lovers of all ages.

Breed standard determines the characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed, therefore the Conformation Competition measures each dog against the standard for their breed.

Each year Specialty Dog Clubs and Associations are welcomed to the Sydney Royal Easter Show for judging and competitions as part of the ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show. This year 12 breed specialty clubs will present their finest dogs.