Sydney Showground is situated within Sydney Olympic Park (SOP) where access and inclusion played a major role in the planning, design and delivery of the 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games . It was also home to Invictus Games Sydney 2018 when The Dome was transformed into ‘Invictus Games House,’ home to family and friends for the duration of the Games. This legacy has helped ensure our venues are accessible to all patrons.

Transport 

• Over 10,000 parking spaces and 376 accessible and mobility car parking spaces.
• Plan an accessibile trip on public transport to Sydney Showground via the Trip Planner.

Amenities 

• All venues located within Sydney Showground have been designed with accessbility in mind including easy pedestrian access with street access to all venues.
• Amenities and services at Sydney Showground include large clear signage, elevators, hearing loops, accessibile tickets, seating and toilets.
• Service/Guide Dogs are permitted within the venue.

Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) operates Sydney Showground at Sydney Olympic Park.

Sydney Showground, together with Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) have set a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and actively work to minimise impact on the environment. This work includes:

• Environmentally sustainable practices
• Supporting regional and rural communities
• Location within Sydney Olympic Park, a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating precinct

Sydney Showground sustainability targets include:

• Reducing site wide reliance on the grid
• Maximising our investments in competitions and programs that support sustainable agricultural development and educate the community about food, fibre and farming

Climate Conscious Events - A Sydney Showground Initiative

Here at Sydney Showground, we are actively targeting event sustainability by partnering with climate solutions organisation Clima to help our clients understand the environmental impacts of their events and provide them with the tools to do something about it.

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Home to the Sydney Royal Fine Food Awards, it should come as no surprise to hear that the Sydney Showground kitchens are stocked with only the freshest produce from around the country.

Showcasing these hero ingredients is our passion – seasonal and custom menus are carefully curated to match each and every event, highlighting the rich diversity of modern Australian dining.

Our kitchen teams focus is on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients that reflects Sydney Showground's signature fresh and vibrant style. Our chefs have a diverse background with experience in classic French, Asian, Middle Eastern and European flavours.

What makes Sydney Showground particularly unique is the close working partnerships forged with award-winning producers in regional Australia. With unrivalled access to the best Australian produce available, our menus are designed to impress even the most sophisticated palate.

Sydney Showground has won multiple catering awards for a variety of events including winning the 2019 Banqueting and Catering at the MEA State and Territory Awards.

With access to over 25 concessionaires and food trucks the Sydney Showground team can provide catering for numbers of 150 to 50,000 patrons.

From bespoke catering options for expos through to gala dinners with the finest seasonal produce, Sydney Showground has the ability to curate the perfect menu for your event. With fresh new creative options we can prepare a Sydney Royal Charcuterie board, a donut wall or even a bacon clothesline!

Speak to your event representative about the catering options we can offer you.

Climate Conscious Events

The events industry accounts for over 10% of global carbon emissions making it a significant contributor to global warming.

It's time to take action. Recognising the urgency of climate action, Sydney Showground has partnered with Clima to establish itself as the leading destination for climate-conscious events.

This initiative allows our clients to understand their event’s environmental impact and gives them the tools to make a change, contributing to global sustainability efforts for a better future.