Sydney Showground
61,486 sqm
Indoor Space
14,000
Plenary Capacity
11,000
Banquet Capacity
23
Breakout Rooms
5
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Sydney Showground is an award-winning multi-purpose venue located at Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia. Opened in 1998, it was purpose-built for the 2000 Summer Olympics and serves as the home for major events, including the annual Sydney Royal Easter Show. Operated by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales (RAS), it hosts over 150 diverse events annually, such as public and trade exhibitions, conferences, gala dinners, product launches, film shoots, sports, and concerts. The venue spans a 30-hectare site and offers a wide array of facilities including the ENGIE Stadium, The Dome, and numerous exhibition halls and meeting rooms. It is committed to sustainability through initiatives like 'Climate Conscious Events' and aims for net-zero emissions by 2050. [cite: 4, 12, 13, 15 in previous search]
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Sydney Olympic Park
Country
AU
Total Indoor Space
61,486 sqm
Max Plenary
14,000
Max Banquet
11,000
Breakout Rooms
23
Exhibition Halls
5
Airport Distance
14 min
Day Delegate Rate
$110 USD
Full Address
1 Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, 2127, AU
Event Spaces & Rooms
15 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIANTS Stadium | stadium | — | — | — | — | — |
| The Dome | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exhibition Halls 2, 3, 4 | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exhibition Halls 5, 6 | exhibition_hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charles Moses Stadium | stadium | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hubs 1, 2 | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sydney Royal Stables | other | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jenko & Kelly Pavilions | other | — | — | — | — | — |
| Howie Complex | other | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stadium Rooms | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charley Room | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamison Room | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Playfair Room | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Playfair Room (Half Mode) | meeting_room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Skydeck | outdoor | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
Sydney Showground is located within the 6-Star Green Star precinct at Sydney Olympic Park. The venue has a three-year Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and is committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. They have partnered with climate solutions organization Clima to launch the 'Climate Conscious Events' initiative, providing clients with tools to measure, reduce, and offset their event's environmental impact. Sydney Showground has also invested in venue upgrades, including LED lighting, to reduce carbon emissions and partnered with ocean conservation organization Ocean Crusaders to support ocean clean-up and promote green energy solutions. [cite: 12, 13, 14, 15 in previous search, 23 in previous search, 25 in previous search]
Certifications
Notable Past Events
18 events hosted
Subvention & Funding Support
Sydney Showground has received NSW government funding for Wi-Fi solutions and has a proposed master plan awaiting government funding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they offered financial assistance and no-fee event postponement options to clients. The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, which operates Sydney Showground, is also involved in the 'Showground Rental Relief grant' program to support agricultural shows. [cite: 16 in previous search, 17 in previous search, 26 in previous search]
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 14 min drive
- Day Delegate Rate
- $110 USD
- Exhibition Halls
- 5
- Breakout Rooms
- 23
- Indoor Space
- 61,486 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Sydney Olympic Park, Australia
Asia Pacific — Oceania
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
27 Mar 2026