The Ultimate Guide To The Royal Adelaide Show 2025: What To Eat, See & Do

It is that time of year — The Royal Adelaide Show is back and bigger than ever! Think heart-racing rides, show-stopping entertainment, drool-worthy eats, and all the iconic showbags you can carry. To make planning easy, we’ve pulled together the ultimate guide to the Royal Adelaide Show 2025. From the hottest foodie finds to the top attractions and free experiences worth your time, this guide has everything you need for an unforgettable day out. Let the fun begin!

The Ultimate Guide To The Royal Adelaide Show 2025: What To Eat & Drink

Gang Gang

Adelaide’s cult burger joint, Gang Gang is rolling into the Show and trust us, you’ll want to make a beeline. Think next-level fried chicken, saucy stacked burgers, and sides that go down a treat between rides. We can’t go past the Gods Plan – Classic Cheeseburger or the Loaded Fries.

Let Them Eat

Plant-based, but make it delicious. Let Them Eat is bringing their wholesome, flavour-packed vegetarian dishes to the Show — perfect for when you want something hearty without the guilt. Check out their range of fritters, arancini and falafel wrap.

Cheesy Street

Epic, loaded grilled cheese sandwiches that make taste buds dance. From the meaty Philly Cheesesteak to the veggie-packed Holy Guacamole, there’s a Cheesy Street melt for everyone. Don’t miss the ultra-cheesy Mac Attack — optional bacon upgrade for the brave.

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One Sneaky Cheetah

If pizza is your love language, this is your stop. One Sneaky Cheetah is dishing out wood-fired goodness topped with all the cheesy, saucy flavours you crave. Go classic with a margherita, controversial with a ham and pineapple or try their signature garlic cheetah tail.

Paella Bar

Serving up a taste of Spain, Paella Bar’s giant sizzling pans are a Show icon. Loaded with flavour, colour, and all gluten, dairy, soy and nut free. It is comfort food, the Show way.

Astonish Patisserie

Sweet tooth? Astonish Patisserie has you covered with their loaded New York cheesecake. Make it your own with your choice of flavours and toppings. Or if you’re craving something a little different, go for their house-made mochi balls cooked freshly to order.

OMG Decadent Donuts

Gluten-free and vegan, but still completely indulgent. OMG Decadent Donuts are dusted in award-winning flavoured sugars made from fruits, spices and even vegatables — we’re talking Berry-Sinful, Beet-A-Licious and more. These pillowy-soft treats totally live up to their name.

Ambra Spirits

Ambra Spirits’ family-crafted liqueurs have been shaking up Aussie spirits since 1998. This year, sip a Limoncello Hard Lemonade or Limoncello Spritz, bursting with fresh, zesty citrus — the perfect refresher between bites.

Life Lemonade

Fruity, fizzy, and oh-so-refreshing, Life Lemonade is the ultimate pick-me-up after showbag hunts and thrill rides. Lemon’s just the start — sip strawberry, passionfruit, blueberry, raspberry, pineapple… and even lavender.

Phat Head Bubble Tea

Bubble tea lovers, rejoice! Phat Head is shaking things up with milky and fruity blends and all the chewy pearls you could ever want.

The Ultimate Guide To The Royal Adelaide Show 2025: What To See & Do

Yellow Brick Road

Follow the Yellow Brick Road, SA’s iconic showbag adventure for more than 30 years. Grab a bundle of local treats — Gelista gelati, Vilis Family Bakery muffins, Fuzzy Bum Honey — for $14 (with over $35 value!). With your reusable showbag and map, it’s the perfect family or first-timer adventure that celebrates local producers.

Rides & Sideshows

From bumper cars to giant drops and nostalgic sideshow games, this is where the adrenaline kicks in. Test your courage (and your stomach) on the classic rides or win a prize for bragging rights. This year, two new rides join the mix, are you game to try The Phoenix and the Wild Mouse Coaster?

Showbag Pavilion

The ultimate pick for kids and the kid in all of us! This year, 458 showbags await, including 195 new or updated favourites. New to the selection, Lilo & Stitch and kawaii themes, plus the latest pop-culture-finds, sports fan faves and sweet bargains starting at $5.

Cellar Door Experiences

Chocolate, wine, ice-cream, cider, beer — taste your way through it all! Each Cellar Door Experience session held within Taste SA presented by Drakes Supermarkets, is guided by industry experts and often paired with local produce from Show exhibitors. Tasting seats are available for a gold coin donation to the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Education Foundation.

The Ultimate Guide To The Royal Adelaide Show 2025: Free Things To See & Do

The Animals

From cuddly cuties in the Farmyard Nursery to curious alpacas, energetic dogs and more, the Royal Adelaide Show brings the farm to you. Get hands-on or kick back and watch the judging — either way, it’s an unmissable, authentic Show experience.

Southern Lights Spectacular presented by Drakes Supermarkets

When the sun sets, the sky comes alive. Southern Lights Spectacular presented by Drakes Supermarkets is an Australian-first 30-minute nightly show that combines drones, pyrotechnics, lasers and special effects in a breathtaking, story-driven celebration of South Australian tales. It’s the perfect way to end your Show day.

Bluey and Friends

Experience the ultimate kids’ entertainment at the Show! Join Bluey in her Live Interactive Experience, splash through puddles with Peppa Pig, and learn about farming with George the Farmer. Running daily, it’s fun, games, songs, and storytime for little ones

Boulevard Stage

The Boulevard Stage, presented by Gluttony, serves up the best comedy, music, dance, and circus acts from across Australia. Highlights include Amazonia, Boombox Bootscoot, So Fresh! Hits of the 2000s, The Iron Maidens, and Uno; One of Many — and it’s all free with your Show ticket.