Dog Lovers Festival 2026 - Sydney

Get ready for the ultimate paw-some experience at the Sydney Dog Lovers Festival - a celebration of all things canine!

New South Wales biggest celebration of dogs returns to the Sydney Showground on Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August, 2026 , and it's set to be our most tail-wagging festival yet.

Whether you're a proud dog parent, thinking about welcoming a new furry friend, or you just love being surrounded by happy, wagging tails, this is your weekend.

What's waiting for you:
- Meet hundreds of beautiful dogs across dozens of breeds
- Shop hundreds of dog brands with the latest treats, toys, accessories, tech, and more
-Access loads of Festival Specials & Featured Products only avaliable at the Festival
- Enter the splash-zone as pool diving pups compete in the Kurgo DockDogs
- Amazing live dog sports and demonstrations on the VitaPet Arena featuring Australia's most talented canine stars
- Pat-A-Pooch sessions for guaranteed smiles & serotonin hits
- Breed Showcase & Adoption Zones where you can meet breed clubs & adoption organisations with dogs looking for loving forever homes
- Delicious food trucks to keep you fuelled all day

This is the ultimate festival for dog lovers , perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends but sadly no BYO dogs , learn why here.

Don't miss your chance to celebrate the unconditional love of dogs and create paw-some memories that last a lifetime.

And the added bonus? Every Dog Lovers Festival ticket holder also gets FREE ENTRY to the Cat Lovers Festival happening on the same weekend - that's two great Festivals for the price of one!

Get your tickets today and make tails wag