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EQUITANA will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale on the 10 – 13 November, 2022.

Super Ticket presale access begins August 1st, 9am AEST
General Admission and Day Tickets on sale August 4th 9am AEST.

Super Ticket – $355*

Full Day Ticket – $100 – $185*

General Admission – $55*

*Plus booking fee and GST

Child prices apply to children aged 5 – 14 years old as of the day of the event.

Children under 5 are free for ‘GA’ ticket types ONLY – not ‘Day’ or ‘Super Ticket’ ticket types.

All children aged two (2) years and over attending Evening Entertainment must hold a valid ‘Day’ or ‘Super Ticket’ ticket type and occupy a seat.

Children under 2 years must be seated on the ticket holder adults lap during 

Please note prams/strollers/pushers are not permitted into the stand and must be left in a specific pram storage area.

To make sure you can sit with your group, make sure you purchase your tickets together in the one order. 

Limited tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. We encourage everyone to purchase online to ensure you get the best seats! 

Separately ticketed events require an allocated seat and you must adhere to the seat number on your ticket. If the event is open for all ticket types (including General Admission) then seats are not allocated. 

No, tickets are non-transferrable.

Yes. Tickets are scanned when they enter and then should the ticket holder wish to exit, both the ticket and the holder’s hand will be stamped. Re-entry will only be permitted with both stamps. 

Yes, there are multiple ATMs located throughout the event precinct. 

Yes, EQUITANA ticket holders do get free public transport on Metro zones 1 & 2 for the day of their valid ticket. Ticket holders must present their ticket (either E-Ticket or printed ticket) to any Metro staff when requested. Please visit the PTV website for a full timetable. 

We ask that no videos are taken during the masterclass and education sessions but outside of that, we encourage you to take photos and videos to document your time at the event. If you upload photos to social media we’d love fo you to tag us (@EQUITANAAustralia) so we can see them! No footage or images are to be used for commercial use. 

Concession passes are available to Pension cardholders only. 

EQUITANA is an indoor/outdoor event. It will keep going no matter what the weather. No refunds are given due to inclement weather. 

There will be a variety of food and beverages outlets on site. Hot and cold food, healthy options, some Gluten-free options, coffee carts and a fully licensed bar will be located throughout the EQUITANA Precinct including the Royal Cafe and the centrally located Outdoor Food Court. Those with specific dietary requirements are encouraged to bring their own catering. You are permitted to bring your own food to the venue. 

The EQUITANA Melbourne precinct is a wheelchair-friendly venue. There will be a limited number of wheelchairs available to hire for free on event days. We also have a viewing platform in the Grand Pavilion, specifically designed for patrons in wheelchairs. EQUITANA also offers a pass for carers that can be organised directly through our ticketing agency. 

The Melbourne Showgrounds are located on Epsom Road, Ascot Vale (in near proximity to Flemington Racecourse). The Melbourne Showgrounds is only a 15-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD and a 15-minute drive from Melbourne International Airport. They are located on Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032. 

Public transport on Metropolitan Zones 1 & 2 in included for the date(s) shown on your ticket. 

  • TRAINS to the Showgrounds Station (on event days only) take approximately 15 minutes from Flinders Street Station stopping at Southern Cross Station and North Melbourne Station. A detailed timetable will be available a week before the event
  • Tram number 57 runs from the corner of Flinders Street and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne City along Epsom Road. Alight at Stop 32, which is front of the Showgrounds Village shopping centre, then walk along Epsom Road where you’ll see the entrance to EQUITANA via Gate 1. Visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au for detailed timetables.
  • BUS numbers 404 Footscray, Moonee Ponds and 472 Williamstown, Moonee Ponds go via the Melbourne Showgrounds. Visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au for detailed timetables.
  • CAR PARKING is available at the Melbourne Showgrounds off Langs Rd. Parking fees will apply.
  • TAXIS from the city to the Showgrounds take about 15 minutes. A taxi rank is located outside the Melbourne Showgrounds main entrance on Epsom Rd.
  • V LINE V/Line has services to Melbourne from all over Victoria, taking you to Southern Cross Station, the city’s transport hub. From here, catch a metropolitan train direct to the Melbourne Showgrounds. For more information visit www.vline.com.au

There will be plenty of parking near the venue. Event Parking will be $20 per day, available off Langs Road and a Shuttle Bus is a free service that will run from the car park to the gate. 

There is limited accommodation in Ascot Vale and Flemington in near proximity to the venue, so a good thing to remember is that you can stay anywhere around Melbourne CBD and travel to the Showgrounds on the train! It only takes 15 minutes. 

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The EQUITANA Melbourne precinct is a wheelchair-friendly venue. There will be a limited number of wheelchairs available to hire for free on event days. We also have a viewing platform in the Grand Pavilion, specifically designed for patrons in wheelchairs. EQUITANA also offers a pass for carers that can be organised directly through our ticketing agency. 

One day is not enough! Most visitors find it useful to spend at least two days at EQUITANA. With hundreds of exhibitors to visit, several specialist events to attend, numerous education sessions, competitions and interactive areas on offer, make sure you allow enough time to experience it all! 

Melbourne weather is quite unpredictable – however, November is generally quite warm. We have lockers onsite where you can store your belongings and jackets if needed. Most importantly – wear comfortable walking shoes! The EQUITANA precinct is quite large so comfortable shoes are a must! 

Our volunteers are a valued part of our EQUITANA team, every year they help us make each day run smoothly. You must be over sixteen to participate in the Volunteer Team and places are hotly contested, so please put your application in early! For more information click here

There are limited storage facilities on-site in the form of lockers for a small fee, but please be advised these are not designed for the likes of large suitcases. On the final day of EQUITANA (Sunday), there will be a designated large suitcase storage area available.

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