Exhibition · Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
ROYAL SHOW - Royal International Agricultural Exhibition 2027
Agriculture
VenueRoyal ShowgroundsPietermaritzburg, South Africa · where the 2014 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2008Annual · 9 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on royalshow.co.za on 12 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.
Key numbers
- Editions on record
- 9first in 2008
About ROYAL SHOW - Royal International Agricultural Exhibition
OPENING TIME
09h00 daily
CLOSING TIMES
Friday, 23 May – 18h30
Saturday, 24 May – 20h00
Sunday 26 to Friday, 30 May – 18h30
Saturday, 31 May – 20h00
Sunday, 1 June – Ukhozi FM Concert only
From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.
Who visits
The public
As listed for 2011.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 28 May – 2 Jun 2027 Dates announced | Royal Showgrounds Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | — | — |
| 2015 | 24 May – 2 Jun 2015 | Royal Showgrounds Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | — | — |
| 2014 | 23 May – 1 Jun 2014 | Royal Showgrounds Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | — | — |
| 2013 | 24 May – 2 Jun 2013 | Royal Showgrounds Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | — | — |
| 2012 | 25 May – 3 Jun 2012 | Royal Showgrounds Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | — | — |
| 2011 | 27 May – 5 Jun 2011 | Royal Showgrounds Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 Jul 2010 | Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | — | — |
| 2010 | 28 May – 6 Jun 2010 | Pietermaritzburg Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | — | — |
| 2008 | 3–6 Jul 2008 | Stoneleigh Park Exhibition and Conference Centre Coventry Stoneleigh, United Kingdom | — | — |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is ROYAL SHOW - Royal International Agricultural Exhibition?
28 May – 2 Jun 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.
Where is it held?
The 2014 edition was at Royal Showgrounds, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.
How often does it take place?
Annual, judging by the 9 editions on record since 2008.