summer Christmas Show 2026 🎄

4–6 December 2026 | Hawkesbury Showground, NSW

Get ready for three massive days of Christmas magic, summer fun, delicious food, carnival rides, shopping and live entertainment at the Summer Christmas Show 2026!

We're bringing together an exciting mix of attractions, experiences and entertainment for the whole family. From thrilling carnival rides and a massive food truck festival to Christmas Tree Lane, incredible show cars, collectables and live performances, there's something for everyone!

Bring the family, round up your mates and get ready for an unforgettable weekend!

Get ready for some serious carnival fun!

Explore a whole world of inflatables, jump into the action on our carnival rides and take on the show favourite dodgem cars, where you can bump your mates right off their perch!

There are rides for the little ones, thrills for the bigger kids and a whole carnival space to explore.

Rides will be pumping from 9am–9pm daily, with ride wristbands available for those who just can't get enough!

Full ride list coming soon!

Eat your way through a world of flavours and festival favourites!

Aus Food Fest brings together a delicious variety of food trucks, street food vendors and festival favourites for the ultimate summer food experience!

From sizzling street food and international cuisines to sweet treats, refreshing drinks and classic Aussie favourites, there's something to satisfy every craving.

Come hungry, bring your appetite and discover your next favourite food!

Step into the Christmas spirit and explore our festive Christmas Tree Lane!

Wander through our whimsical rustic style Christmas tree display, soak up the festive atmosphere and capture some magical memories with your loved ones.

And of course, Christmas wouldn't be complete without Santa!

🎅 Snap a FREE family photo with Santa and take home a special Christmas memory!

Aus Collect Expo is back and bigger than ever!

2026 marks 30 years of Pokémon, and we're celebrating with an exciting collectables experience inside the massive ACE Pavilion!

From Pokémon and trading card games to LEGO, comics, coins, toys, gaming, pop culture and rare collectables, all your fan favourites are coming together under one roof.

Whether you're a serious collector, casual fan or just getting started, ACE is the place to BUY, SELL & TRADE!

Discover incredible vendors, meet fellow collectors, hunt down your next favourite find and jump into exciting competitions and live challenges!

Full exhibitor lineup and competition details coming soon!

Calling all car lovers!

Aus Car Expo 26 is rolling into the Summer Christmas Show with up to 100 show cars each day, bringing something different to the showground across all three days!

🇯🇵 Friday 4 December – JDM Day

Celebrating Japanese car culture, from iconic JDM legends to turbocharged favourites and beautifully presented Japanese classics.

🏁 Saturday 5 December – Euro & Sports Day

A showcase of European engineering, luxury favourites, sports cars and impressive performance machines.

🇦🇺 Sunday 6 December – Muscle & Classics Day

From Aussie muscle and V8 legends to timeless classics and beautifully restored favourites, Sunday is all about horsepower and automotive history!

Get up close to the cars, meet their owners, snap some photos and check out the competition awards!

Full car lineup and competition details coming soon!

Get ready for an incredible lineup of Sydney talent, with a special spotlight on the amazing performers from North West Sydney!

We're bringing together a fantastic mix of live entertainment, featuring the talented performers from Creative Dance, alongside other local favourites and spectacular acts.

From energetic dance performances and live music to exciting showcases and plenty of surprises, our Main Stage will be buzzing with entertainment across all three days.

Come along, cheer on our local talent and enjoy some incredible performances!

Full Main Stage lineup and performance times coming soon!

We've got a special surprise for the little ones… and anyone who loves a bit of bubble fun!

Get ready for an exciting live bubble show with Professor Bubble, bringing plenty of bubbly fun, laughter and a little bit of magic to the Summer Christmas Show!

From floating bubbles to amazing bubble creations, it's a fun-filled experience that's sure to bring smiles to little faces and the big kids too!

Show times coming soon!

It's an Aussie summer Christmas, so get ready to cool off!

Take a break from the summer heat and enjoy our splash zones, packed with refreshing fun for the family.

Whether you're cooling down between attractions or just enjoying the summer atmosphere, there's plenty of fun to be had!

There's so much more waiting to be discovered across the showground!

Explore unique market stalls, discover handmade creations, browse gifts and goodies, join exciting competitions and enjoy interactive experiences throughout the weekend.

From family friendly challenges and creative competitions to live activities and festive surprises, you never know what you might discover next!

More attractions and exciting announcements coming soon!