Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2015 Royal Hobart Show?

Wednesday 21 October to Saturday 24 October 2015.

What time is the Show open?

Gates are officially open from 9.00am each day.  The gates close at 9.30pm on Wednesday & Friday, 5.00pm on Thursday and 4.00pm on Saturday.

How much are tickets to the Show?

Early Bird Tickets are only available for purchase online:
https://hobartshowground.com.au/tickets/

See our Admission webpage for pricing.

What time are the Fireworks?

The Family Fireworks start at 9.00pm as part of the Friday Night Entertainment Program.

What time do the Friday Night Fireworks and Entertainment Program begin?

The Entertainment Program commences at 5.00pm through till 9pm.

What time does the Show Close Night?

It closes at 9.30pm on Wednesday & Friday nights, 5pm on Thursday & 4pm on Saturday.

Where can I get my ticket to the Show and when do they go on sale?

On sale online now at
https://hobartshowground.com.au/tickets/
Not available anywhere else!

What are the theme days for this year's Show?

The Show is open to the full public for four days every year. When the Show is open all rides, offerings and animal exhibits are open to the public with the exception of Friday evening when the main focus is on the main arena entertainment, food pavilion, showbags and carnival. (Some commercial areas and animal pavilions may be closed)

  • Farm Wednesday, it’s the day when we judge the livestock, available to public viewing, our Schools visit in groups, and mums and dads bring the kids to one of our quieter Show days.
  • Keep It Country – Wednesday Night entertainment program including Bulls ‘n’ Barrels rodeo and the Frocks’n’Flannies Ball which includes a 3 course meal and live music.
    Add Saturday after Family Fun Day.
  • Thursday Public Holiday - Show Day
  • Festival Friday and Friday Night Entertainment – we close at 9pm
  • Family Fun Day

Police

Police are located at the top of Showground Drive alongside the St. John Ambulance building.

When and where can I see the Grand Parade?

  • 2.30pm Thursday on the NAB Main Arena.
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