A couple smiling and hugging a large pink teddy bear in front of a colourful game stall at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

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12 Reasons the Sydney Royal Easter Show Is the Best Easter Activity in 2026

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1. A full‑day experience for everyone

There’s something for every age – rides, animals, competitions, showbags, food, and live shows – making the Sydney Royal Easter Show an unmissable Easter event for families in Sydney and beyond.

 2. Spectacular live entertainment

Catch jaw‑dropping performances throughout the day, including David “The Bullet” Smith – the Human Cannonball, who rockets through the sky in a heart‑stopping stunt, the Airtime Freestyle MotoX team delivering high‑flying tricks, and Imagine a Horse in ENGIE Stadium, a magical spectacle where luminous horses dance under the stars to music.

3. After‑dark magic and street parade

When the sun goes down, the Show lights up with an after‑dark street parade, Ignite the Magic, featuring glowing animal lanterns, music and vibrant costumes, creating a spectacular Easter night‑time experience.

4. Light‑up Jamison Station farmyard hub

Explore Jamison Station, a bustling working farmyard by day where kids can get close to real animals and learn about life on the land, then return after dark as it transforms into a light‑up rural dreamscape, with all‑new illuminated animal sculptures created especially for 2026.

A motocross rider performing a stunt mid-air with his motorbike at an Airtime Freeestyle MotoX event.   Illuminated horse lantern sculptures glowing at night on a parade float at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.   A woman performer in a polka-dot costume posing and dancing at Sydney Royal Easter Show's Street Parade.

5. Delicious food experiences

From iconic Show favourites like chip-on-a-stick and the Country Women’s Association scones, to brand‑new food creations like whimsical animal-shaped fairy floss, there are endless ways to eat your way around the grounds, making it the tastiest Easter outing in Sydney.

6. New food to discover

Head to Honky Tonk, now bigger and better with low‑and‑slow BBQ feasts, or wander into the new YumYum Noodle Market, a vibrant destination featuring four Asian street‑food outlets serving noodles, dumplings and more.

Two young girls smiling while holding colourful ice creams in front of a game stall at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

7. New rides and sky‑high thrills

Chase sky‑high spins on Lunarix, a new ride that swings 25 metres into the air in a dizzying triple spin, alongside all the classic Show thrill rides and family favourites like the Super Slide and Ferris Wheel.

8. Iconic Show traditions

Soak up the magic of the Grand Parade, explore the legendary District Exhibits with dazzling displays made from thousands of pieces of local produce, visit the beloved Farmyard Nursery, cheer on the woodchopping and sawing competitions, and stay for the spectacular fireworks.

Lunarix, a brightly lit spinning amusement ride, seen from below at night, with riders suspended in seats.   Horse riders in formal attire taking part in Sydney Royal Easter Show's Grand Parade at ENGIE Stadium.   A large agricultural display of corn, onions, pumpkins and other vegetables, curated by Western District exhibitors at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

9. Sydney Royal animal competitions

Watch the Sydney Royal animal competitions, where Australia’s best livestock, horses, and companion animals are judged, showcasing excellence in breeding and animal care and giving visitors a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at life on the land.

10. Interactive animal experiences

Pat a pig, walk an alpaca and even shear a sheep in unforgettable, up‑close animal encounters for kids and adults alike.

A young show participant smiling while holding a dairy cow during a cattle judging event at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

 

11. Sydney Royal medal‑winning produce

Discover the Sydney Royal Medal Winners exhibition in the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, showcasing award‑winning produce from the Sydney Royal Fine Food competitions, and taste the very best that Australian producers have to offer.

12. Childhood joy and memories that last

From first‑time visitors to lifelong Show fans, the blend of lights, sounds, animals, rides and treats sparks pure childhood joy and creates Easter memories that families and friends treasure for years to come.

Crowds browsing fresh produce and food stalls inside the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.   A couple smiling while interacting with sheep in a Farmyard Nursery enclosure at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.   A young girl and her father laughing as they play a carnival clown-themed game together at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.