The Ravensdown Canterbury A&P Show is held at Canterbury Agricultural Park, a purpose-built facility in Wigram, south-west of central Christchurch.
The Show runs over three days:
Wednesday 11, Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November 2026.
Gates are open 8.00am to 5.30pm each day. Buy your tickets online today.
Public parking is free. There are three entrances to the public car park:
Please note: there is no public parking from Curletts Road.
Mobility parking is limited, so a valid mobility parking permit (CCS Disability Action issued) must be displayed. Marshals will direct you to the designated area.
Metro
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Orange Line (Queenspark to Halswell) runs about every 10 minutes from the Bus Interchange. On Friday it runs to the Saturday timetable.
The closest stop is at the Halswell Shops, about 1.3km from the River Turnstiles entrance via Curletts Road. More at metroinfo.co.nz.
We have fencing at all of our entrances that you are welcome to padlock your bike to.
The official taxi company of the Show is Blue Star Taxis, phone 03 379 9799. Taxi stands are at the River Turnstiles entrance and inside the Showgrounds between the Robsons Cattle Lawn and the Carnival Area.
Showgrounds map: We have plenty of wayfinding signage within the Showgrounds. These boards are at the corners of Northcote Drive & Macfarlane Avenue, Deans Avenue & MacKenzie Drive, and Grigg Avenue & Francis Street.
Accessible viewing areas are available around the Main Arena and in the Shearing Pavilion. Accessible toilets are in the Trade Pavilion and the Vero Livestock Pavilion, we also have several placed around the Showgrounds. For parking, see Mobility parking & drop-off above.
Only guide dogs, assistance dogs and dogs entered in Show competitions are permitted on the Showgrounds during the Show.
Cash out is available at the Treasurer’s Hut Information Office on the corner of the Golden Homes Village Green (there is a small transaction fee for useage).
Transitcare Ambulance is located on Jenkins Lane by the Bayleys Premier Show Ring as well as outside the Show Office. We also have 6 sunscreen stations located around the grounds. In an emergency, dial 111.
The Lost Children Tent, is beside the Show Office on MacKenzie Drive. It also offers baby changing and feeding facilities.
Report lost property or theft at the Show Office, located on Deans Ave next to the Robsons Cattle Lawn.
The Members’ Marquee, off Gunn Lane, has covered grandstand seating overlooking the Bayleys Premier Show Ring. Entry is for Canterbury A&P Association members and International Visitor ticket holders only.
Canterbury A&P Association members receive a range of benefits, including free entry to the Show. Become a member today.
Police patrol throughout the Show. To contact them, go to the Treasurer’s Hut.
Is located on the corner of Deans Avenue and MacKenzie Drive.
