The 2026 Royal Show will be held at the Royal Showgrounds at Tweedie, Howick, on the Royal Agricultural Society's Tweedie property.

Please note that the public Showgrounds are separate from Tweedie Hall itself. Detailed directions to the correct public entrance and parking areas will be published before the Show.

The Royal Show will be open:

Wednesday, 7 October: 09:00–20:00
Thursday, 8 October to Sunday, 11 October: 09:00–17:00

Current ticket prices, ticket categories and booking information are available on our Tickets page.

Yes. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate throughout the Show. Card payments will be accepted at the entrance.

The Royal Show programme is currently being finalised and will be published on our 2026 Programme page as information is confirmed.

Some livestock competitions, demonstrations, performances and other activities take place only on particular days and at particular times, so please check the latest programme when planning your visit.

No. Some exhibitions and attractions will be available throughout the Show, while competitions, judging, demonstrations, performances and other activities take place at scheduled times.

If there is something in particular you would like to see, please check the latest 2026 Programme before your visit.

Yes. Food and refreshment vendors will be available within the Royal Showgrounds, with more information on the Show's food offerings to be added as details are confirmed.

No. Visitors may not bring alcohol onto the Royal Showgrounds.

Yes. Ablution facilities are planned around the Showgrounds, including accessible ablutions and a baby-changing facility.

Yes. A visitor map showing the main Show areas, attractions and facilities is currently being finalised and will be published online before the Show. Directional signage will also be provided around the Showgrounds.

The Royal Show is a working agricultural event, with livestock and other working animals moving through parts of the Showgrounds.

Please follow signs and instructions from Show officials, keep clear of restricted areas and animal routes, and supervise young children carefully. Livestock and working animals must always be given right of way.

Yes. Certain livestock, competition, demonstration and operational areas may be restricted to authorised personnel, exhibitors or competitors.

Please observe safety barriers and signage and follow instructions from Show officials.

No. The Royal Show does not operate a pass-out or re-entry system. Once you leave the Showgrounds, you will not be able to re-enter later on the same ticket.

Please bear this in mind if you are planning to stay for Wednesday evening’s activities.

Yes. Public parking will be available adjacent to the Showgrounds at a cost of R20 per vehicle.

Card payment is preferred, although cash will also be accepted for parking. The parking areas will be manned and patrolled by the appointed security company.

Yes. Designated accessible parking will be available close to the Show entrances.

Card payments will be accepted at the entrance, and most exhibitors and vendors will also accept card payments.

Yes. ER24 will provide medical and First Aid support at the Show.

If you need medical assistance, please notify the nearest Show staff member or security officer. Staff and security personnel will be able to contact the Command Centre immediately by radio.

Yes. Security personnel will be on site throughout the Show.

If you need assistance or wish to report an incident, please approach the nearest security officer or Show staff member.

Please notify the nearest security officer or Show staff member immediately.

Lost or separated children will be assisted through the central FNB Information Centre or the Command Centre.

Pets are not permitted at the Royal Show.

Recognised guide and assistance dogs are permitted, subject to the Show’s access requirements and verification at the gate.

Accessible parking will be available close to the Show entrances, and accessible ablution facilities are planned.

Please bear in mind that the Royal Show is an outdoor agricultural event and much of the Showgrounds consists of grass, gravel and sand, which may be difficult to navigate with some wheelchairs or mobility aids.