Today the Melbourne Royal Show opens its gates for 2023, celebrating 175 years since the first ever agricultural Show was held in Melbourne in 1848. The return of Melbourne’s most iconic community event brings with it crowd favourites including countless agricultural encounters, a feast of food and farm experiences, incredible entertainment, showbags, rides and so much more.
Celebrate the enduring legacy of the Melbourne Royal Show in a 9News Special – The Show Goes On – this Thursday 14th September at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
The Melbourne Royal Show has revealed the much-anticipated showbag line-up for 2023, with the Minister for Consumer Affairs, the Honourable Danny Pearson MP, joining students from St Margaret’s Primary School in Maribyrnong, for a sneak peek of the newest bags as well as the iconic favourites available at this year’s Show.
Melbourne Royal has officially announced The Show After Dark live music program for the 2023 Melbourne Royal Show (September 21 October 1, 2023), brought to life by a new partnership with entertainment powerhouse Mushroom Group.