Australia’s best on show
The Main Arena sits at the heart of the Royal Adelaide Show and it’s here that you’ll find the showstoppers, day and night.
Watch Australia’s best horses in action during the day and champions of all animal varieties strut their stuff in the legendary grand parade.
See young farmers from around the country show off their technical skills and agricultural know-how as they compete in on-farm challenges for the title of Australian Young Farmer Challenge champion.
The action-packed Main Arena is also a key meeting place, where showgoers can come together and experience Australia’s best performers during the day and the fireworks: Southern Lights Spectacular presented by Drakes Supermarkets at night.
Dog Scent Work Demonstration
Don’t miss this exciting demonstration as talented dogs take to the Main Arena to showcase their incredible scent detection skills!
7 Sep
11:15 AM, 1:00 PM, 9:30 AM
Flyball
Flyball is a relay race between two teams of four dogs.
7 Sep
9:00 AM
Dogs SA Agility Fun
Join us for an exciting and interactive dog agility display on the Main Arena! This is a unique opportunity for children aged 10 and over to take part in the fun by having a go at running one of the trained dogs through parts of an agility course.
7 Sep
10:15 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:45 PM
Horses in Action / Show Jumping
The 2025 Horses in Action competition will present some of the finest horses in Australia.
30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep
9:00 AM
Royal Adelaide Ute Show
An absolute muster for all ute lovers, this national competition is popular every year.
7 Sep
3:45 PM
Ride Against Suicide
Get your wheels ready to start a conversation and for the annual Ride Against Suicide –a motorcycle ride that raises awareness for suicide and the ripple effect it has on friends, families colleagues, and the broader community.
7 Sep
3:30 PM
Mascot Games
Have you seen all your favourite South Australian iconic mascots around the grounds?!
7 Sep
6:00 PM
South Australian Young Farmer Challenge
Young farmers from around the country showcase their expertise in a series of on-farm challenges showcasing the depth of knowledge and technical skills required in agriculture today.
30 Aug
6:00 PM
Australian Young Farmer Challenge
Young farmers from around the country showcase their expertise in a series of on-farm challenges showcasing the depth of knowledge and technical skills required in agriculture today.
6 Sep
6:00 PM
Opening Ceremony
Join us on the Main Arena for the Official Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Royal Adelaide Show a celebration marking the start of South Australia’s most iconic event!
30 Aug
7:15 PM
Grand Parade
See the champion livestock of the Show paraded on the Main Arena by their owners or handlers.
30 Aug, 31 Aug, 3 Sep
2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM
AIRTIME FMX - NightShift
The Airtime Freestyle Motocross Team push the limits with their action-packed show.
30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep
7:25 PM, 8:25 PM
Holden vs Ford V8 Utes Challenge - NightShift
It’s Holden versus Ford as the two teams take to the Main Arena to demonstrate different driving styles, stunts and vying for the win. Cheer on your favourite team!
30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep
7:05 PM, 8:05 PM
AIRTIME FMX
The Airtime Freestyle Motocross Team push the limits with their action-packed show.
30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 7 Sep
2:45 PM, 3:25 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:20 PM, 5:40 PM, 5:45 PM
Holden vs Ford V8 Utes Challenge
It’s Holden versus Ford as the two teams take to the Main Arena to demonstrate different driving styles, stunts and vying for the win. Cheer on your favourite team!
30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep
3:00 PM, 3:10 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:05 PM, 6:00 PM
Southern Lights Spectacular presented by Drakes Supermarkets
The Southern Lights Spectacular presented by Drakes.
30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep
7:45 PM, 8:45 PM
Farmyard Dash
Get ready for farmyard chaos as your favourite animal characters go head-to-head in the ultimate Farmyard Dash!
30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep
6:40 PM, 7:40 PM
Sheepdog Trials
Highlighting the importance of sheepdogs on Australian rural properties and not an easy task for the dogs or their handlers.
5 Sep, 6 Sep
3:50 PM, 4:45 PM