The Sydney Royal Easter Show showbag line-up is here, and the best ones have been listed.
Showbags hold a certain nostalgia and intrigue. I don’t care how old you get, eating chocolate from a showbag feels far more magical than eating that same chocolate from your local convenience store. Heck, most of us have never eaten a Bertie Beatle in the real world, but that Bertie Beatle showbag can take our money every time. And while we may have precisely zero interest in a big inflatable hammer for 364 days of the year, for that one day of rummaging through a showbag, there is nothing more entertaining. And for those in the know, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is the number one place to indulge in such showbag nostalgia. And the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show showbag line-up has just been announced.
With a record 418 showbags available this year, the new range combines old favourites with new releases. And for all of us who dropped off the showbag wagon because suddenly we were adults and our parents weren’t paying anymore (and they all seemed a bit overpriced), a full 88 showbags available for $10 and under. With all showbags ranging from $5 to $38.
“Showbags are part of the tradition so many Australians grow up with – from the classics people return for every year to new releases that reflect what’s trending right now," said Sydney Royal Easter Show’s Head of Operations and Product Development, Shane McGrath.
“This year’s range offers great variety and value, and seeing families experience that first reveal is always a highlight".
Which showbags should you choose?
When there are hundreds of showbag options, how does one choose a favourite? This year, 50 children and their families from The Children’s Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital and those supported by Kids With Cancer Foundation were the first in Australia to receive the 2026 showbags as ‘official showbag testers’ – putting in the hard yards so we could all streamline our showbag tent experience at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Their results? According to these kids in the know, the top 10 showbags in 2026 (in no particular order) are:
- Darrell Lea Liquorice Showbag
- Cadbury Family Deal Showbag
- The Pooch showbag – for the dog lovers!
- The Australian Women’s Weekly Showbag
- Creative Junior – Arts & Stationery
- Bluey Showbag
- Capybara Showbag
- Hello Kitty Pink Showbag
- Stitch Backpack Bag
- The Conscious Store Showbag
And for those looking for a bargain, the top five showbags for $10 and under are:
- Trolli Jumbo Showbag
- Love To Squish Disney Bag
- Chupa Chups Showbag
- Fantasy Art Bag
- G-Squad Showbag
Then, of course, you can spend $30 on the annual fundraising Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Foundation’s Give & Gather showbag. Beyond the goodies, it has discount vouchers for rides, food and shopping, saving over $350. Plus funds go to the RAS Foundation’s Community Futures Grants, which provide financial assistance for vital community projects across rural and regional NSW.
Sydney Royal Easter Show tickets
Tickets aren’t exactly cheap, with full price adult tickets hitting at $62, and $44 for kids aged between 4 and 15. But Earlybird tickets are currently on sale at up to 15 per cent off.
“This year, we’re also introducing a new After 4pm Family Ticket, giving families the chance to arrive later in the day and experience the Show After Dark – from the illuminated street parade to a lit up Jamison Station and extended evening entertainment – all at great value," said Royal Agricultural Society of NSW General Manager, Agriculture and Sydney Royal Easter Show, Murray Wilton.
After 4pm, tickets are available online, with prices around $39 for adults, $18 for children and $95 for a family.
Sydney Royal Easter Show details
Dates: 2-13 April
Location: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Website: Sydney Royal Easter Show
