Royal Show at a Glance.
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.
Dates & Times
- 27 May – 5 June 2022
- Opens at 9am daily
- Closes at 5:30pm daily (7pm Fri/Sat)
Show Details
- Ticket Sales
- Public Parking
- Security
Royal Show at a Glance.
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.
Dates & Times
- 27 May – 5 June 2022
- Opens at 9am daily
- Closes at 5:30pm daily (7pm Fri/Sat)
Show Details
- Ticket Sales
- Public Parking
- Security

Buy Tickets Online – Avoid Queues
Buy Tickets Online – Avoid Queues

Frequently Asked Questions
Gates:
Open 09h00 daily and will close at the following times:
Friday 27 May 21h00
Saturday, 28 May 21h00
Sunday, 29 May to Thursday, 2 June 18h00
Friday, 3 June 21h00
Saturday, 4 June 21h00
Sunday, 5 June 17h00
Halls
09h00 daily and will close at the following times:
Friday 27 May 19h30
Saturday, 28 May 19h30
Sunday, 29 May to Thursday, 2 June 17h30
Friday 3 June 19h30
Saturday, 4 June 19h30
Sunday, 5 June 17h30
Following evening closure, hall’s will not under any circumstances be opened.
Funfair
Approx. 10h00 daily and will – subject to support – close at the following times:
Friday 27 May 23h00
Saturday, 28 May 23h00
Sunday, 29 May 22h00
Monday, 30 May to Thursday 2 June 21h00
Friday, 3 June 23h00
Saturday, 4 June 23h00
Sunday, 5 June 17h00
Adult (12 years +) – R75.00
Junior (under 12 years) – R45.00
Pensioner (60 years + with ID) – R45.00
Organised school groups – Wednesday, 1 and Thursday, 2 June only – R45.00 for all pupils in uniform with 1 teacher free for every 20 paying pupils.
Pre-school children (under 6 years) – Free
Public Parking – R20.00
Public parking (controlled by Voortrekker High School) is available:
- in the grounds of the Voortrekker High School off Howick Road beyond the Exhibitor’s and Members’ parking area every day of the show,
- on Wednesday, 1 and Thursday, 2 June for buses only at Townhill Hospital; access off Townbush Road.
Car Watch will be in attendance.
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Please note that the Royal does not operate a pass out system.
Any profits generated by the Royal Show are expended solely on agriculturally related service activities and on maintaining the Society’s facilities.
No surplus funds are made available for distribution to any individual or corporate entity by way of a profit share or dividend.
The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal, a private non-profit organisation, run largely by volunteers who of their own volition have a tradition – extending for 170 years – of hosting a show in support of agriculture, broad economic activity in KZN and the community.
The Royal Show incorporates a modern fairground located to the east of the main arena. No children under the age of 12, unaccompanied by an adult, will be permitted access to the fairground.
Please ensure that all children under the age of 13 have on their person a contact address and telephone number. Parents are urged to keep a watchful eye on their children at all times – but if lost, youngsters and/or parents are asked to report to the SAPS Charge Office behind Hall 3.
The Royal prides itself on the cleanliness of its ablution facilities, the locations of which are clearly marked. Baby changing facilities are available, by way of a flat tiled surface; these facilities are located at: Hall 4, opposite Hall 7 and the Standard Bank bankway between Mercury Hall and Dorpspruit.
Monday, 30 and Tuesday, 31 May are expected to be the least frenetic. Also, a visit on these days is recommended if you have a particular interest in livestock.
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HAPPY SHOW GOERS
HAPPY SHOW GOERS
HOMEBRANDS has exhibited at the Royal Agricultural Show Pietermaritzburg for well over ten years with various stands and products at each expo and every time, through inventive and original programming, the Show offers a valuable platform to promote and market our new products, and engage with a captive audience in KZN for continuous and new business year after year. We thoroughly enjoy the friendly and relaxed atmosphere at the Showgrounds, which brings in plenty of customers each year, and as much as the whole team is exhausted after ten days, we always look forward to returning the following year to yet another successful Royal Show!
We at MASCOR certainly enjoyed being at The Royal Show and a good amount of business was created and captured there. We could hardly believe that it passed so quickly. A big vote of thanks to you and your team, especially Lara, the Exhibitions Manager, who made it a great success for us. We certainly benefited by the move kindly offered to us and we hope to keep the new stand for future Shows.
EVERY YEAR IT GETS BIGGER,BETTER AND MORE FUN!!!!! We have been going to the Royal show for over 10 years and every year each family member has their own highlights, That’s why I love the Royal Show, there is something for everyone, young and old!!The food stalls, the craft stalls and all the exhibits are so exciting and creative every year. Each time I go I learn about new products and fall in love with new things. This year my child is super excited to see Nixie The Clown and Kimbo The Clown. Hubby is excited for SA National Dog Agility Champs and Bikes UnLTD Moto Stunts. IM SUPER EXCITED for the 2 concerts happening,I cant wait to see Prime Circle on Sat and Stever Hofmeyer on Sunday Its going to be one FUN FILLED FAMILY WEEKEND thanks to Royal Show South Africa
Every time I come to The Royal Show I have thee best time ever!!
Absolutely amazing! Can someone please fast forward the time till next year!!!