27 May – 5 June 2016
The Royal Show is Africa’s largest mixed agricultural show, and also boasts an extensive entertainment programme and a broad mix of public-interest exhibits.
Opening Time
09h00 daily
Closing Times
Friday, 27 May – 18h00
Saturday, 28 May – 19h30
Sunday 29May to Friday, 03 June – 18h00
Saturday, 4 June – 19h30
Sunday, 5 June – 18h00
Public parking (controlled by Voortrekker High School) is available:
Car Watch will be in attendance.
We have an exciting Entertainment program for the 2016 Royal Show. Click here to view…
Show Goers
Exhibitors
Competition Entries
Animals
Daredevil stunt brothers JC and Daniel De Bruin are back again to wow the crowds with their thrilling stunts. Born to ride, these brothers will keep spectators on the edge of their seats when they push the limits performing some first-of-a-kind stunts at the Zero......
31 May, 2016No comment
This popular celebration of food, wine and home décor is back! Brought to you once again by The Mercury, the Festival of Fine Living is a hall entirely dedicated to dining, leisure and lifestyle, and runs from the 27 May to the 5 June at......
27 May, 2016No comment
Throughout its history, the Royal Show has played an active role in promoting the equestrian disciplines, and provides the general public with a chance to see some of the country’s finest horses and riders in action. This year, the Royal Show will host the KwaZulu-Natal......
27 May, 2016No comment
Or not, as the case may be! In fact, we’re letting our yellow rubber ducks swim free down the Royal Show stream…and it’s all in the name of a good cause! Be a part of the Royal Duck Dash! Sponsor a duck for just R10......
26 May, 2016No comment
And we wouldn’t have it any other way! Once again, the Royal Show plays host to man’s best friend, with two days of dog agility trials – a real tail-wagging event which never fails to delight the crowds! What are Dog Agility Trials? Originally......
26 May, 2016No comment
Die jaarlikse RSG konsert het n genotvolle instelling geword, en hierdie jaar is dit beter en groter as vorige jare. Maak seker dat julle dit nie misloop nie! Gebruik hierdie geleentheid om van ons beroemste kusntenaars persoonlik te ontmoet. Waar en wanneer gebeur dit? Tydens......
25 May, 2016No comment
A fascinating new attraction at the 2016 Royal Show – educational shark demonstrations, including shark dissections, by the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board. Leading shark research organisation The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board is a one-of-a-kind-organisation, and is mandated to be a global leader in bather protection against sharks,......
25 May, 2016No comment
The Pietermaritzburg Royal Show is one of KwaZulu-Natal’s best-loved events, drawing visitors from all over the province, and indeed, the country! It’s also South African’s oldest agricultural show, and the largest mixed-agricultural show on the continent. Over the years, our annual entertainment programme has afforded......
24 May, 2016No comment
We love social media just as much as you do…so much, in fact, that we’d like nothing more than to see #RoyalShow2016 all over social media channels when we kick off the 166th Pietermaritzburg Royal Show on the 27th May. But to do that, we......
24 May, 2016No comment
With an enticing theme of Morning Melodies, the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra (KZNPO) will present a superb rendition of many of the worlds loveliest and popular classic melodies. Now in its fifth year, the Royal Symphony Concert, is presented by The Royal Show, in association with......
23 May, 2016No comment